Check the deck: Underneath a deck is an ideal place for wildlife to make it their home;  raccoons, mice, rats, squirrels. A good preventative is to add wire/mesh cloth around the permitter of your deck.

Secure your home:  roofs, doors, wall, and floors all make good access points

Seal openings: Wildlife get through vents, screens, and floorboards. They may also scratch and bite through the siding and roofing shingles. Keeping wildife at bay starts with a frequent inspection of your home; Check for holes and space and repair them immediately. Harware cloth / wire mesh is a good deterrent.

Chimneys–properly cap and seal them to block animals from getting inside; birds love to nest in a warm safe place. Repair any flashing already damaged by wildlife. Year chimney clean outs can prevent fire damage to your home and protect the wildlife that seek shelter.

Exterior vents: Place wildlife proof screens on all dryer, air, stove and bathroom vents to prevent animals from getting in.

Patio: Keeping your BBQ and the area around it clean from food and grease. This prevents wildlife looking for outside food sources in your BBQ

Eavestrough: Routine maintenance helps prevent debris from accumulating. Too much debris is an inviting source for animals to build nesting sites.

Trim your trees: Overhanging trees provide easy access for animals; trim branches that overhang roofs and other structures. Always be on the lookout for existing nests.

Garbage and green bin: Ensure garbage bins, compost and recycling bins are closed securely during and after each use.

Avoid accumulating woodpiles:  Many animals, such as skunks, rats, snakes and rabbits choose these as ideal nesting sites or hideouts. If you have woodpiles its best to keep them secure in a shed or garage.

Protect your backyard pond: Backyard ponds become an invitng source of food for wildlife. They could be attracted to fish, goldfish and other water insects as a food source. Ensure the pond is deep, it is arerated and there is a wildlife protective barrier around it.