Your Guide to a Pest-Free Property
Welcome to Mitchell's Nuisance Wildlife Solutions' tips page! Whether you're a homeowner, renter, cottager, or property manager, we're here to provide you with valuable insights on managing wildlife and pests around your property. Discover practical advice to protect your home and understand when it's time to call in the experts.
Wildlife & Bird Advice
Wildlife activity around homes and cottages is commonly driven by the search for shelter, nesting areas, and protection from the elements. Animals and birds frequently investigate rooflines, vents, soffits, and exterior openings, especially during seasonal transitions such as spring breeding periods or colder winter months. Many issues begin outside the structure and progress inward if early signs are missed.
Rodent & Insect Control
Pest and rodent activity is closely tied to sanitation, storage practices, and food availability. Garbage placement, stored cardboard, pet food, compost, and moisture can all increase pest pressure around a property. Rodents and insects often establish activity in garages, basements, sheds, and crawl spaces before spreading further into the home. Small, overlooked conditions can sustain activity long before pests are seen regularly.
Property Advice
Property condition plays a critical role in whether wildlife and pests are able to access a structure. Small gaps, aging materials, shifting foundations, and weather-related damage can create entry points over time. Decks, additions, roof intersections, vents, and utility penetrations are common areas where vulnerabilities develop, particularly when routine monitoring is overlooked.