08/28/2026
A mother squirrel was locked out of a home while her babies were still inside.
We were called to this property after the homeowners had hired a pest control company but continued hearing noises and were concerned the squirrel had found her way back into the house. When we arrived, we discovered that the other company had installed a raccoon one way door over the squirrel entry point.
Not only had the mother been locked away from her babies, but had she been inside the home when that one way door was installed, the setup could have prevented her from getting out as well.
As soon as we opened the screen covering the entry point, one of the baby squirrels actually came walking out of the hole toward us.
This is exactly why proper follow-ups are such an important part of wildlife removal. At Gates Wildlife, we don’t simply install a one way door and assume the job is finished.
Our cellular camera monitoring allows us to follow the animal’s activity in real time, observe how they respond to the removal process and identify behaviours that may indicate babies are still inside.
It also allows us to make adjustments when needed and confirm that the animals have exited safely and humanely before the job is considered complete. This is especially important during baby season as separating a mother from her young can create a much bigger problem and unnecessary suffering for the animals.
Wildlife removal isn’t just about getting animals out. It’s about making sure every animal is accounted for and removed safely and humanely. This technology takes much of the guesswork out of wildlife removal.
Thankfully, we were able to step in and make sure these little ones weren’t forgotten.
