Guelph Rodent Control and Mice Removal Services
Mice and rats may be small, but the damage they can do inside your Guelph home is anything but. From chewed wiring and ruined insulation to contaminated food and persistent odours, rodent infestations grow quickly and can lead to costly repairs and health risks. These pests often move in quietly, settling into basements, attics, and behind walls before their presence becomes obvious.
At Ontario Wildlife Removal Inc., we offer humane rodent control services across Guelph. With over 18 years of experience, our team understands how to stop infestations before they escalate and how to prevent them from coming back.
How to Know If Rodents Are in Your Home
Rodents leave subtle signs in the early stages of an infestation. Keep an eye out for:
- Tiny droppings in kitchen drawers or along walls
- Scratching or movement sounds at night in walls or ceilings
- Bite marks on food packaging or furniture
- A stale, musky smell in corners or crawlspaces
- Nests made from soft materials in dark, undisturbed areas
Even one sign could point to a larger colony hidden within your home.
Why Humane Removal Works Better Than Extermination
Standard extermination techniques may eliminate a few rodents, but they also introduce risks. Poisoned mice often crawl into hard-to-reach spaces and die, leaving behind odours and decay. Traps may catch one or two but do nothing to prevent the rest from returning. Most importantly, these methods ignore the real issue – the entry points that allow rodents to access your home in the first place.
Our humane approach does more than remove the rodents. It’s about protecting your home and your family. We use a strategic process to safely extract the animals, seal up their entry routes, and help you avoid future infestations. It’s especially effective in households with children or pets, where safety is a priority alongside long-term prevention.
Our Four-Step Rodent Removal Process
- Full Inspection: We search for signs of rodent activity, nests, and potential entry points.
- Safe Removal: Mice and rats are removed humanely, including any litters we find.
- Sealing Access Points: We secure your home using chew-proof materials.
- Follow-Up & Guarantee: We back our work with a guarantee for lasting results.
Why Guelph Homes Attract Rodents
Guelph’s mix of older neighbourhoods, natural green space, and fringe farmland creates the ideal environment for rodents to thrive. Heritage homes in areas like Kortright Hills, Clairfields, and Downtown Guelph often have aged masonry, unsealed foundations, and wooden framing that make it easy for mice and rats to sneak inside. Even newer builds can be vulnerable if they back onto open land or wooded trails, especially in the fall when rodents are seeking warmth.
The presence of backyard composters, outdoor pet food, and poorly sealed garbage bins gives rodents easy access to food. Add to that the moisture that comes with Guelph’s proximity to conservation areas and creeks, and you’ve got a perfect storm for indoor nesting. Rodents aren’t just looking for shelter – they’re opportunistic and Guelph offers plenty of opportunities.
Schedule Rodent Removal in Guelph
If you’ve seen signs of mice or rats in your home, Ontario Wildlife Removal Inc. is ready to help. Call 226-802-9453 or use our online quote form. We’ll schedule an inspection within 24 to 36 hours and restore peace of mind with professional, humane rodent control.
