Residents’ Questions for Wildlife Removal Companies
1.
Does the company have commercial liability and W.S.I.B. insurance?
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Is wildlife removal the main business of the company?
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3.
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They should be using one-way doors that allows the animal out but not back in that
is safe
They should be checking for offspring when this method is used
Does the company have knowledge of wildlife and their behaviour?
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Humane wildlife removal is labour intensive and can take repeated visits
If the company does not have sufficient staff, they cannot respond to all of their
client’s needs
Does the company practise humane removal of wildlife?
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6.
The length a company has been in business goes a long way to establish their
credibility and ensure that they will be there in 10 months if the problem comes
back to honour their guarantee
How large is the company?
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5.
If the main business of the removal company is not wildlife removal (i.e. pest
control), they are working contrary to provincial legislation
How long have you been in the wildlife removal business in Markham?
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4.
If an employee is hurt or injured on your property you may face liability
If the company causes damage to the your property and the operator does not have
insurance, you may not have an avenue to be reimbursed
An experienced operator will have an in-depth knowledge of the subject animal’s
biology and behaviour
Does the company use humane live trapping as a removal technique?
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Live trapping can be as dangerous to wildlife as kill traps and often separates
mothers from their offspring resulting in their death
Residents’ Questions for Wildlife Removal Companies
8.
Does the company inspect the attic?
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Can the company provide references from other residents in Markham who have used
your service?
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10.
Hiring a removal company is no different than hiring any other contractor to do work
on your property
Does the company provide onsite estimates?
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11.
If an animal is removed from the property or not allowed back in with the
installation of a one way door, it is imperative that the attic and all other spaces are
checked for offspring
Established companies should provide an onsite assessment of your problem and
point out other possible wildlife concerns
Does the company provide a guarantee for their work and how long is your guarantee
valid?
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Guarantees should be in writing and for at least one year