What to Check After Squirrel Removal in Markham
When squirrel activity stops, it is tempting to put the problem behind you. Before doing that, make sure you understand what was found, how the animal left and which repairs were completed. For a Markham homeowner, the follow up is a chance to turn a removal visit into a clear prevention plan.
Quiet conditions are reassuring, but the important questions concern occupancy, entry points and the condition of the building. Ask for those details while the inspection findings are still fresh.
Confirm that removal has been verified
Ask how the technician determined that squirrels were no longer occupying the affected space. A sound-free afternoon is different from a completed removal assessment. Where equipment has been used, confirm when it should be removed and what happens to the opening afterward.
The plan should also account for any young found during the inspection. Do not remove a device or seal a route yourself while occupancy remains uncertain. Contact the technician if new movement is heard rather than making a change to the setup.
Review the original entry point
Identify the opening that was actually used and ask what repair was installed. It helps to have photographs or a simple description of the location, particularly when the work is near a roof edge that you cannot inspect safely yourself.
Find out whether the repair addresses only the entry hole or includes the damaged surrounding material. Different building components may require different work. Screening must be suitable for its purpose and must not interfere with required ventilation.
Discuss other vulnerable areas separately
An inspection may find openings that were not being used but could still deserve attention. Ask the technician to distinguish those from the confirmed entry point. This makes it easier to understand the purpose and priority of additional exclusion work.
Request an explanation of each recommendation and its cost. A homeowner should be able to see how the proposed work relates to the findings rather than approve an undefined package of repairs.
Assess attic damage where access is appropriate
Removal does not automatically establish the condition of insulation, wiring or other attic materials. Ask what could be inspected and what was outside the scope of the visit. If damage is suspected, obtain an assessment from the appropriate professional before deciding on repairs.
Avoid using the attic as a place for a quick personal check if access is unsafe. A report and photographs are often more useful than an unplanned climb into a confined space.
Keep a record and monitor changes
Save the invoice, inspection findings and repair details. Note any new noise with its date and location, then contact the technician if activity returns. Follow the terms and instructions supplied for your own job.
Read about Empire's squirrel removal service and wildlife control in Markham. Call Empire Wildlife Pest Control at (416) 831-0386 to discuss active squirrel activity or an inspection of vulnerable areas.

