How to Protect Your Home from Curious Wildlife This Summer

When you think of home security in Toronto, break-ins are usually the first concern. But during the summer months, another kind of “intruder” becomes surprisingly active, urban wildlife. From raccoons knocking over your green bin to foxes roaming through neighbourhoods, Toronto homes often deal with furry visitors that can cause real damage.

Whether you live in a quiet suburb like Etobicoke, a ravine-backed home in North York, or near the tree-lined streets of the Beaches, wildlife activity increases significantly as the weather warms up. Here’s how a modern home security system with professional monitoring can help you stay ahead of both human and animal trespassers this summer.

Security Cameras: Your First Line of Defence Against Wildlife

Toronto’s raccoon population is so bold, they’re practically celebrities. But it’s not just raccoons, skunks, squirrels, foxes, opossums, and even coyotes have been spotted throughout the city.

Outdoor security cameras let you see what’s going on around your property in real time. Motion-activated alerts notify you the moment there’s activity on your porch, in your backyard, or near your garage.

With Alarm Guard’s HD smart cameras:

• Watch live footage from your phone or tablet
  
• Capture and save clips of unusual visitors
  
• Get alerts when someone or something crosses your property line

Many homeowners in Toronto use these clips to determine if a trash mess was caused by an animal or a person, and the footage can even be shared with local wildlife services if needed.

Smart Motion Sensors: Know What’s Moving

Toronto’s mix of green space and urban development creates the perfect environment for animals to thrive, and sometimes wander where they shouldn’t. With smart motion sensors, your security system can detect movement and distinguish between people, pets, and wild animals.

Whether it’s a raccoon climbing your deck or a coyote walking down the street, you’ll know when something is nearby, even before it reaches your door.

Motion sensors are especially helpful for:

• Homes backing onto ravines, parks, or wooded trails
  
• Families with small children or pets who play outdoors
  
• Secondary entrances, garages, or sheds
  

Deterrence Tools: Lights, Sound & Alerts

Wildlife is usually cautious by nature. You can use that to your advantage with deterrence features built into your Alarm Guard system. Smart lighting, for example, can automatically turn on when motion is detected, scaring off nighttime visitors.

You can also use two-way audio on your cameras to speak directly through your device, shooing away curious animals without having to open the door or risk an encounter.

This is a big win for Toronto residents in areas like:

• High Park
  
• Don Valley
  
• Scarborough Bluffs
  
• Rouge National Urban Park

These neighbourhoods experience more wildlife activity due to their proximity to nature.

Don’t Forget Your Cottage or Second Property

Many Torontonians spend weekends up north in places like Muskoka or Haliburton, leaving their city home or cottage unattended. That’s where 24/7 professional monitoring becomes a game changer. Whether you’re in the city or away, you’ll be alerted instantly if there’s motion, break-ins, smoke, or flooding.

Our monitored systems provide:

• Peace of mind while you’re out of town
  
• Mobile access to check in on both properties
  

Fast response in case of emergencies.

Wildlife or Intruder, Alarm Guard Has You Covered

From mischievous raccoons to more serious intrusions, your home deserves round-the-clock protection. With Alarm Guard, you’re not just installing cameras you’re investing in a smart, responsive system that helps you prevent problems before they start.

Call Alarm Guard today at 1-866-282-3331 to secure your Toronto home with smart technology and professional monitoring so you can enjoy your summer without surprise guests.