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If you have raccoons on your property, maybe try calling Gunning Wildlife Removal: 519-421-2677 or text 289-987-0390, instead of calling 9-1-1.  Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control provides affordable solutions for humane removal of wildlife and for pest control in Southwestern Ontario. Police are once again asking the public to stop calling 9-1-1 for non emergency calls. Recently the Oxford OPP were called by a homeowner after a raccoon was spotted down the side of the roadway. Police are continuing to being inundated with calls for service after people are spotting raccoons during the day. There is no need to contact 9-1-1. Homeowners who have issues with Raccoons on their property need to call a private animal removal service. It’s a common myth that a raccoon walking around during the day is sick or has rabies. It’s true that raccoons are mostly nocturnal, but they can be active during the day for many different reasons. Raccoons will come out during the day if there is a food source available at a particular time, if they have been frightened out of their daytime sleeping spot, or if there is high competition in the area at night from other nocturnal animals. Oxford OPP Detachment Commander Tony Hymers says these calls are tying up our resources. “The OPP does not have the equipment to trap and house live animals or transport wild animals. Calling 9-1-1 for raccoons, tie up the phone lines at the communications centre, waste taxpayer money, tie up law enforcement officers and threaten lives. A private animal removal service should be contacted instead of calling 9-1-1.”

We’ve been seeing lots of baby raccoons and squirrels so far this month around Oxford County as well as in the London, County of Brant, Waterloo Region and Perth County areas. It may not seem much like Spring outside but the raccoons and squirrels don’t seem to care – they’re right on schedule with baby season! If you hear chirping, squeaking or scratching in your attic call Gunning Ontario Wildlife Removal. We’re equipped and experienced to seal off their entry points, move them out of your home and offer preventive measures to avoid future wildlife invasions. For affordable & humane wildlife removal call John 519-421-2677 or text 289-987-0390

While raccoons don’t hibernate, the ones living in cold climates sleep for long periods of time during the winter. They may stay in their dens for several weeks at a time, but on mild days they often wake up and go out in search of food. Once the weather gets cold again, they return to their dens and go back to sleep. Raccoons in many parts of Canada have a “winter denning period”, or a period of inactivity that enables them to survive the harsh Canadian winter, when food is scarce. Raccoons also grow a thicker coat of fur to help insulate them in the winter. The fur traps body heat close to the skin and helps keep them warm both in their dens and outside. Don’t be alarmed if you see a raccoon roaming around during the winter. These clever creatures are adept at finding food sources and may not have a winter denning period in urban centres or warmer regions, where food is regularly available. Urban raccoons are not above going through your garbage cans or eating any pet food you might keep outside. Simply put, raccoons will take whatever they can get. These clever creatures are adept at finding food sources and may not always have a winter denning period in urban centres or warmer regions, where food is regularly available. In addition to munching on your garbage, raccoons will also eat plants, animals, eggs, and insects.

Are rats or mice invading your home during the holidays?  Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control is here to help! With all the extra treats in your house during this festive season it’s no wonder these pests found their way into your cupboards! If you’re noticing signs of these critters in your home, garage, shed or business call Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control 519-421-2677 or text 289-987-0390.  We guarantee we’ll rid your home of these pests and offer you a recall system to keep them away!! Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control serves Woodstock, London, Brantford, Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford and surrounding areas.  We provide affordable & effective solutions and we know you’ll be happy with our prompt & courteous service!

Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control was excited to participate in their first Woodstock Santa Claus Parade. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PARADE PHOTO CONTEST WINNER, CINDY W.! We look forward to taking part in many more events next year around Oxford County and beyond! We were lucky enough to meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus and their elves while waiting in the Fairgrounds Market Building. We even had our own elves and reindeer – A BIG THANK YOU TO JESS & TIM for their help and enthusiastic participation! The event was very well organized and a lot of fun for everyone! Call Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control for any wildlife or pest issues you have in your home or business. Whether its rats, mice, raccoons, squirrels, skunks or other wildlife or pests – We provide affordable solutions, a humane approach to wildlife, preventive measures to avoid future wildlife invasions and ongoing pest maintenance services. Call us (519) 421-2677 or text (289) 987-0390. We serve Woodstock, London, Brantford, Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford and surrounding areas.

CTV Kitchener Published Tuesday, August 14, 2018 6:51PM EDT: "A Kitchener man claims he has trapped over 100 rats at his home in the Montgomery Park neighbourhood since May. Reg Daly first noticed the rats climbing up his front lawn bird feeder. He said he was “absolutely freaked out, I had these big gauntlets on because rats carry numerous diseases.” His neighbour complained to the city about the infestation, receiving tips but not seeing any change. “We wouldn’t be able to address issues of rats in general areas,” said Gloria MacNeil with Kitchener By-law Enforcement. “We would have to find out exactly where they’re nesting and we would work with that property owner.”" MacNeil provided a fact sheet with details on managing rats. According to the sheet, rats can chew through soft metals, cinder blocks, plastic and wood, and can infest an area with their feces, urine and fur. Ontario rats can also carry a number of diseases. To prevent rats, especially in the home, it’s recommended that you close holes or gaps, trap rodents in and around the home, clean up sources of food, water and shelter, and use a thick plastic or metal garbage can. Call Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control 519-421-2677 or text 289-987-0390 for affordable solutions to your problem with rats, mice, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, bats and more. We serve Woodstock, London, Brantford, Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford and surrounding areas. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/man-calls-for-city-to-help-with-rat-infestation-1.4052988

These rascals entered a team in the Fore for Shan 9th Annual Golf Tournament supporting Breast Cancer Awareness for Young Women: http://www.teamshan.ca/ Their ‘Caddy Shack’ theme was a hit and won first prize for best costume! The annual event was held at Woodstock Meadows: http://www.woodstockmeadows.com/ Check out Gunning Wildlife Removal facebook page for more pics: https://www.facebook.com/gunningwildliferemoval.ca/ Fore for Shan is a great day whether you’re a golfer or not. We enjoyed the day, the people, the fun – and all for such an important cause. If you have an event coming up that we can participate or help with give us a call at 519-421-2677. Gunning Wildlife Removal provides affordable, humane wildlife removal, inspections and prevention measures for homes, businesses and properties in Woodstock, London, Brantford, Kitchener-Waterloo, Stratford and surrounding areas. Should you have unwanted squirrels, raccoons, skunks, birds, bats, hornets Call 519-421-2677 or text 289-987-0390 or visit our contact page: https://gunningwildliferemoval.ca/contact/