Did you know that Cambridge’s proximity to the Grand and Speed Rivers attracts opossums and raccoons to nearby homes and commercial districts? Over the past 15 years, we have responded to thousands of wildlife removal calls, with most homeowners reporting opossum and raccoon infestations.
If you have noticed signs of wildlife infestation on your property, contact us, and we’ll send a team of specialists to inspect it. Our deep expertise and extensive experience enable us to deliver effective, affordable animal control solutions. Contact us whenever you need an expert to keep your property critter-free.
We help you get rid of the nuisance animals on your property and prevent re-entry.
Cambridge’s Local Wildlife Control Specialists
Critter Hero is Cambridge’s most trusted and reliable company providing cost-effective animal removal or exclusion solutions. In the past decade, we have helped more than 225,000 residential and commercial property owners assess and eliminate animal infestations. This way, we restore the peace of mind that comes with knowing wild animals won’t access your home after removal.
Animal invasions can cause costly damage, especially if they’re removed late. They chew wires, tear insulation, and break vents. Our team will help fix that damage and restore your property.
If the entry points that the animals used to access your property remain open, there’s a chance they’ll return after removal. That’s why we identify and seal these entry points and repair weakened areas.
The moment you notice the signs that a wild animal has invaded your property, schedule a detailed inspection. Our team will help identify the specific animal species, how they entered, and the damage they may have caused.
Critter Hero is a wildlife removal company whose team shows up whenever you need help. If there’s a mischievous raccoon in your attic, noisy squirrels in your wall cavities, or burrowing skunks under your deck, we’re here to help. Choosing our team means accessing the expertise and other resources to remove the animals that have invaded your property and to make it less attractive to wild animals.
Our team comprises licensed wildlife control specialists who handle animals ethically. We have handled every animal removal task, ranging from minor intrusions in the yard to complex infestations involving animals with their independent young. Regardless of the nature or severity of the infestation you’re dealing with, our team will ensure effective and ethical removal. Here are other reasons to choose us.
Local animal control experts: When you contact us to request animal control services, rest assured that a specialist who knows your neighbourhood and local wildlife activity will be assigned to your case.
We understand the risks: Wild animals can carry disease-causing bacteria and cause extensive damage to your property. We’ll handle the infestation carefully and seal entry points to prevent re-entry.
Fast, professional response: At Critter Hero, our services are available 24/7. Thus, Cambridge residents can contact us and get timely responses when they need a professional’s help most.
Full-service removal, repairs, & exclusion: When you choose our team to get rid of the wild animals on your property, you can expect all the services you need from a single team.
How Our Team Handles Animal Removal
Step 1: Inspect the PropertyOur team will inspect your property’s roof, ceiling, wall cavities, and other areas to identify the animals, understand how they accessed your home, and identify their nesting areas.
Step 2: Ethical RemovalBased on the information we collect during the inspection, we’ll create a removal plan. We use 100% poison-free removal techniques to ensure no harm to the animals and their independent young.
Step 3: Repair & RestorationOur specialists will assess any damage caused by the animals and fix it. We’ll also clean and disinfect the affected areas. Talk to our team today.
Click each animal to learn about its natural habitat and why they invade residential and commercial properties in Cambridge.
RaccoonControl
The Grand and Speed Rivers create natural travel corridors that bring raccoons into neighbourhoods throughout Cambridge. In addition, historic homes in Galt are more vulnerable because they have ageing rooflines, chimneys, and soffits that provide easy access to warm attic spaces. This is particularly true during the spring nesting season. Request raccoon removal if there’s one on your property.
SquirrelRemoval
Large mature trees throughout Preston, Hespeler, and other established Cambridge neighbourhoods allow squirrels to move easily between branches and rooftops. Once inside, they chew electric wiring, insulation, and wooden framing while nesting in attics and wall cavities. This can cause costly damage and increase the risk of electrical fires.
SkunkRemoval
Neighbourhoods bordering Shade’s Mills Conservation Area, parks, and former farmland regularly experience skunk activity. These animals commonly burrow beneath decks, porches, sheds, and home additions, creating dens that produce persistent odours. Their constant burrowing can compromise the structural stability of your outdoor structures.
MiceExtermination
As temperatures cool, mice leave riverbanks, fields, and green spaces in search of heated buildings. They squeeze through surprisingly small openings around foundations and utility lines. Once they enter your home, they contaminate food, damage insulation, and multiply quickly. This is why you should request timely mice removal services.
RatControl
Cambridge’s river corridors, commercial districts, restaurants, and industrial areas provide ideal conditions for rats to thrive. These adaptable rodents often invade basements, crawl spaces, and utility rooms. When they start moving around, they contaminate living spaces and continuously chew on electrical wiring, plumbing materials, and building components.
BatRemoval
Historic brick homes, churches, and older buildings throughout Cambridge have narrow gaps where bats can roost undisturbed. Combined with the abundance of insects found near the Grand and Speed Rivers, bats often find their way into nearby homes easily. If you realize bats are roosting in your property, request our regulation-compliant bat exclusion services.
OpossumRemoval
Opossums regularly travel along Cambridge’s rivers, wooded trails, and conservation lands before settling beneath decks, sheds, and porches in nearby residential areas. Although generally non-aggressive, they can create long-term dens, scatter garbage, and become an ongoing nuisance when food and shelter remain available.
RabbitRemoval
Cambridge’s mix of residential neighbourhoods, parks, and agricultural land creates an ideal habitat for rabbits. They frequently feed on vegetable gardens, flower beds, young shrubs, and newly planted trees, causing ongoing landscape damage that often worsens throughout the growing season. If you suspect there’s a rabbit in your yard, contact us right away.
Ready to Solve Your Wildlife Problem?
Whether you’ve noticed unusual noises in your attic, signs of physical property damage, or clear signs of wildlife activity, our specialists are ready to restore your home and your peace of mind.
Effective wildlife control requires more than just removing the animal. It requires understanding wildlife behaviour, identifying the cause of the infestation, and taking preventative measures that discourage future infestations.
Tailored Services
No two infestations are alike. At Critter Hero, we evaluate the animal species, nesting location, property layout, and level of wildlife activity before recommending a customized removal strategy. This is one of the reasons we’re reputable for cost-effective wildlife control services.
Humane Methods
Our technicians use ethical, 100% poison-free removal methods that comply with Ontario wildlife regulations. We prioritize safe, humane techniques that protect your pets, family, and the environment.
Thorough Inspections
Our team won’t consider the job finished until all potential entry points are secured. After removing the animals, we’ll carefully inspect your property, repair vulnerable areas, and reinforce common entry points to reduce the risk of future infestations.
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What Our Property Owners Say about Us
Explore testimonials from our happy customers who benefited from our animal services.
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From 48 Reviews
Alma Kirstein
We are very pleased with Critter Hero’s work. Chris was always here in a timely manner and worked hard to get our loft which is also our Airbnb free of the squirrels who found their way into the attic through the roof. It was extremely cold during the time and Chris never shirked on coming when it was necessary. He also did a fantastic job in sealing off the entry points. We highly recommend Critter Hero.
Edgar Teodoro
I highly recommend Critter Hero. Chris is extremely professional and easy to work with. We started hearing scratching noises in our attic, and he promptly came to inspect the issue and provide a cost estimate. It turned out that raccoons had found their way in. Chris handled the removal efficiently and made sure to seal all entry points to prevent future intrusions.
Giovanni Pagliari
Our experience with Critter Hero was excellent. After contacting two other local pest control companies who told us they couldn’t help us, and paying one of them $100 for an estimate, Chris the technician from Critter Hero assured us that he could solve our problem. He was professional, transparent about costs, and delivered on every promise. Highly recommended!
Kyla McNeil
We moved into a new house and discovered some happy little squirrels living in our attic. We were referred to Chris by a large roofing company. He came over the next day, assessed the situation, and got to work. Within a week the squirrels were gone, and Chris sealed up all the entry points. Great service!
Veruska Rosas
I contacted them on December 30 and Chris almost immediately replied saying I will be there at the end of the day. Chris was very professional and answered all my questions. The next day he came to do his work. After a week, the squirrels were gone. I am grateful that I contacted Critter Hero on time.
Dominique J
We had a squirrel that had fallen into a deep cavity of the dry wall of the house and trapped itself. Chris came within a couple of hours of calling and managed to locate the squirrel and help him escape via a rope dangled into the wall gap from the attic. Phew! Thanks Chris!
Tom Kun
Chris is very knowledgeable and patient. He provided a lot of information and solved our rat and mouse issues. We tried other pest control solutions, but Critter Hero is the better option.
Svetlana Smith
Chris demonstrated extensive knowledge about local wildlife and effective removal techniques. He carefully assessed the situation, identifying the species involved and the best approach for safe removal. It was reassuring to know that he prioritises humane methods.
Jill Didur
Chris and Critter Hero did a great job. Our squirrel problem was complicated and Chris stuck with us until we solved the problem. Great work and what a relief!
Christina Morden
Thank goodness for Critter Hero! A skunk snuck into our garage, and they were prompt, polite, and released the little guy safely. Chris was awesome and even tidied some garbage our little friend got into. Thank you to the whole team!
Christina Hu
We were able to be referred to Chris to deal with rat in house. He is very professional and knowledgeable about wildlife removal procedure, was able to answer all my concerns and did a great job!
Roman Caruk
Chris was excellent in getting rid of the raccoon. He also had excellent suggestions to protect the house from future incursions. I highly recommend this company.
Emmanuel Ideva
Chris was extremely professional and knew the root cause of the issue I had with squirrels. He fixed the problem and provided flexible alternatives while doing so — I highly recommend using his services.
Tamlyn Pickering
Chris was prompt and professional and did a thorough job locating the problem areas in our house where critters were getting in.
Joely Fisher
Critter Hero was great, came the same day I called and immediately was able to solve our issue and for a reasonable price!
Duane Waltenbery
Chris arrived promptly to my house, assessed the situation and provided ideas to solve my critter problems. Excellent work!
Zeny Lindo
Highly recommended. Easy to deal with and finished the job as agreed, not to mention the quality work done. Thank you Critter Hero!
Meagan Collett
Chris was so fantastic — explained his plan beforehand and answered my questions, was totally transparent, and his expertise helped us get rid of a problem we’d thought hopeless. Thank you so so much!
Giacomo Luppino
Great job! Very professional and thorough. I would recommend their services.
Jet Stapleton
Thanks Phil, you stud, for helping me out.
Jennifer Bissell
Very professional and came right away to help with the problem.
Joseph Nammari
The team came in to help us with a raccoon going into our attic. They did a great job not only that but we found out that they did installation and we used them and they did an amazing job came in on time. Finished the job early and did a great job would definitely recommend them.
Joe Parente
Friendly, professional, communicative, timely, and punctual. Did a great and thorough job! Highly recommended!
Custom Wildlife Control for Each Property
Wildlife doesn’t target every property the same way. Cambridge’s mix of historic districts, growing family neighbourhoods, and commercial developments creates unique challenges that require property-specific animal removal.
Historic Homes
Most older homes throughout Galt have ageing brickwork, stone foundations, wooden soffits, and original roof structures. These vulnerabilities naturally develop gaps over time. The hidden openings provide ideal access for raccoons, squirrels, bats, and mice looking for secure nesting sites in warm home interiors. Critter Hero can help inspect your property and reinforce these weaknesses to prevent animal entry. Read More Here
Family Neighbourhoods
Modern family homes frequently attract wild animals that build their dens beneath decks, inside backyard sheds, and around landscaped yards. Easy access to pet food, gardens, and outdoor storage creates ideal conditions for skunks, rabbits, opossums, and other nuisance animals seeking food and shelter. Our team can help remove the animals that have already invaded and prevent future intrusions.
Commercial & Industrial Buildings
Warehouses, retail plazas, restaurants, and industrial facilities present different wildlife risks than residential properties. Roof vents, loading docks, utility penetrations, and service entrances can all become access points. This makes regular inspections and professional exclusion services essential for long-term protection.
Request a free consultation and speak to our professionals about wildlife-proofing your facility. Read More Here
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have further questions about our services, find the answers below or contact our team for professional guidance.
Why do wildlife problems seem more common near the Grand and Speed Rivers?
The Grand and Speed Rivers create natural travel corridors that wildlife uses to move between forests, parks, and residential neighbourhoods. Homes near these waterways often report increased activity from raccoons, bats, squirrels, and opossums year-round.
Are older homes in Cambridge more vulnerable to wildlife intrusions?
In many cases, yes. Historic homes often have ageing brickwork, original roof structures, older soffits, and foundation gaps that develop over time. Without regular maintenance, these areas can become convenient entry points for wild animals seeking food, water, and warm shelter.
Can wildlife damage go unnoticed?
Many wild animal infestations begin inside attics, wall cavities, crawlspaces, or beneath decks where homeowners rarely look. By the time noises or odours become noticeable, the animals may have already caused insulation damage, contamination, or structural issues.
Do you inspect commercial and industrial properties in Cambridge?
Wild animals frequently enter warehouses, retail buildings, restaurants, offices, and industrial facilities through loading docks, rooflines, vents, and utility openings. We provide humane removal and exclusion solutions tailored to commercial properties. Note that we’ll inspect your facility before the actual animal removal.
What are the first signs I should call a wildlife professional?
Don’t wait until you see the animal. Unexplained scratching in walls or ceilings, droppings, strong odours, damaged soffits, disturbed insulation, burrows beneath decks, or overturned garbage are all signs that wildlife may already be living on your property.
Serving Cambridge Communities
From historic Galt to Preston, Hespeler, and surrounding neighbourhoods, Critter Hero provides humane wildlife removal services throughout Cambridge and the neighbouring communities we proudly serve.
Wildlife damage shouldn’t have to wait until you raise enough money to pay for it. Our flexible monthly payment plans make it easier to access humane wildlife removal, repairs, sanitization, and exclusion services. This allows you to protect your property today while spreading the cost into convenient monthly payments.
