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Gates in the Media
Featured coverage · May 10, 2026
A family approach to humane wildlife care.
The Weather Network goes behind the scenes with Brad, Cassandra and Spencer Gates to explore the care, teamwork and technology behind humane wildlife removal.
See how heated reunion boxes and a commitment to keeping wildlife families together shape the work we do.
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Real rescues. Remarkable reunions.
Follow Gates Wildlife Control on YouTube for wildlife encounters, family reunions and a closer look at our humane approach.
A history of sharing a better way.
Selected earlier coverage and recognition from our work with urban wildlife.
Are Wiarton Willie’s groundhog days numbered? Why it’s time to fear the raccoon
A closer look at humane wildlife control
A feature on Gates Wildlife Control’s compassionate approach, urban wildlife and the importance of education and prevention.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Brad Gates was recognized for his contribution to humane wildlife control.
An unexpected houseful of raccoons
CityNews shared footage of the Gates team helping raccoons leave a Toronto home under construction.
Decades of wildlife stories.
Explore earlier reporting featuring Brad Gates and the Gates team, from unusual wildlife encounters to advice on sharing our cities with animals.
Massive python found in Scarborough home’s shed
It’s winter. Watch out for falling raccoons.
Wildlife expert identifies squirrel damage to a green bin
Toronto considering raccoon-resistant green bins
Rats a real problem for East York couple
Wildlife crew finds rare albino raccoon at construction site
From the newspaper archive: a rare albino raccoon
A place in Toronto’s wildlife history.
Toronto Gone Wild: a humane solution
The museum’s raccoon history recognizes Brad Gates and the development of passive removal techniques.
Baby raccoons found in a Scarborough fireplace
Coverage of an unusually early raccoon family, preserved on the Gates blog.
An unusual Richmond Hill visitor
Brad Gates comments on a suspected albino raccoon. CBC coverage preserved in the City of Vaughan’s news clippings.
Three albino raccoons found
A rare litter discovered in a Toronto garage, with commentary from Brad Gates.
Walk on the wild side
DASMA’s trade roundup recalls Christian Cotroneo’s Toronto Star profile of Brad Gates and a raccoon that learned to operate a garage door.
As seen on National Geographic
Animal Extractors
The 13-part National Geographic series documented Gates Wildlife Control’s approach to working with urban wildlife, helping bring humane removal to a wider audience.
Our commitment continues today: protect homes, treat animals with care and help people better understand the wildlife around them.
Let’s tell the wildlife story.
For interviews or questions about our work, contact the Gates Wildlife Control team.
As the leader in the wildlife industry the hallmark of our company has been to uphold the humane treatment of wildlife and service excellence. Our sincere dedication to this philosophy has resulted in over 50% of our business stemming from customers referring us to colleagues, friends and family. Furthermore, our attention to detail has gained the respect from Humane Societies, Animal Services, Wildlife Rehabilitators, Ministry of Natural Resources, Pest Control Businesses and even our direct competition.
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Spring Baby Boom | City News ft. Gates Wildlife
City News Toronto ft. Gates Wildlife Watch to see Gates Wildlife Control in action! Audra Brown interviews Brad Gates, Owner of Gates Wildlife Control and catches us in action while we removed 5 baby skunks from under a deck in Richmond Hill. The story covers our humane removal process, tips for homeowners and cute wildlife babies! Disclaimer: We do not own this video. All rights to City News Toronto.
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Opossums Invade the GTA - CTV News Spot
Increasing opossum populations in the GTA has caught the attention of the media. Being a moderate climate animal our mild winters have enabled many more of them to survive. Having the opportunity to see an opossum first-hand, North America’s only marsupial, is something you won’t soon forget.
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Nat Geo Raccoon Attack
National Geographic, in the 13 part series called Animal Extractors, documents AAA Gates’ Wildlife Control’s uniquely humane solutions while solving wildlife intrusions. During nine weeks of filming, National Geographic shadowed Brad Gates and Peter Nolan of AAA Gates’ Wildlife Control as they set out to solve nuisance wildlife situations. The camera was rolling as Brad and Peter responded to the not so ordinary wildlife removals and heart pounding emergencies. This video is the property of National Geographic Channel.
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NG Bats in the Belfry
National Geographic, in the 13 part series called Animal Extractors, documents AAA Gates’ Wildlife Control’s uniquely humane solutions while solving wildlife intrusions. During nine weeks of filming, National Geographic shadowed Brad Gates and Peter Nolan of AAA Gates’ Wildlife Control as they set out to solve nuisance wildlife situations. The camera was rolling as Brad and Peter responded to the not so ordinary wildlife removals and heart pounding emergencies. This video is the property of National Geographic Channel.
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As the leader in the wildlife industry the hallmark of our company has been to uphold the humane treatment of wildlife and service excellence. Our sincere dedication to this philosophy has resulted in over 50% of our business stemming from customers referring us to colleagues, friends and family. Furthermore, our attention to detail has gained the respect from Humane Societies, Animal Services, Wildlife Rehabilitators, Ministry of Natural Resources, Pest Control Businesses and even our direct competition.