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Muskrat Related Complaints and Potential Risks
Along the bank of your pond, creek or ditch the ground is falling in. The culvert or tile is blocked by grass. In Ottawa, muskrats may be the issue and a humane muskrat removal may be necessary.
Appearance
Muskrats are a stout medium sized rodent that adapts to the water quite well. It has a broad head with short ears that just peek out from their fur. Their soft brown coat is pretty much waterproof. Its tail is similar to that of a rat, hence the name, almost hairless, long and slim. The muskrat is quite adapted to the water.
Behaviour
Muskrats are strong swimmers, using their webbed feet and flat tail to change direction. They can stay underwater for about 15 minutes. They are are mainly nocturnal, but are more active at dawn and dusk in the spring. Muskrats dig burrows into the banks of streams, rivers, and lakes, and build push-ups in marshes.
Common Muskrat Signs
The following are some common signs of muskrat problems in Ottawa:
- Large dens built above water in ponds and marshes.
- Damaged gardens and crops.
- Clear evidence of burrowing.
Other structural damage such as to dikes, dams and irrigation may occur as an indication of their burrowing.
How Heritage Can Help
- Muskrat Removal
- Exclusion / Proofing Techniques
Muskrat Removal Procedures
If you find muskrat or evidence of muskrat on your property, contact us to handle the problem. Do not put yourself at risk of getting bitten. We’ll come to your land or property, inspect and offer a thorough outline of what your specific problem is, and provide you with an estimate.
In Ontario there are laws regarding how muskrat are dealt with.
Rehabilitation of wildlife is regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. This includes muskrat and that they are dealt with humanely within the restrictions of the law.
Removal Service Process
Leave this to us… All removal and prevention processes and methods are conducted humanely.
- Connect with us, we’ll then call you to get some more information about the issues you're facing. We’ll set up an appointment with you to come and inspect and assess your situation.
- We’ll come out to your business or home in unmarked vehicles. We’ll complete the inspection and assessment and offer you a proposal and estimate for your muskrat removal problem and proofing of the property.
- If the proposal is accepted and we’re able to do the work immediately, we’ll get started right away and perform a humane muskrat removal.
Our work is guaranteed.
- Licensed by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
- Certified Professional Wildlife Control Operator
- National Wildlife Control Operators Association Member