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What makes Hawkeye different from other wildlife control companies?

Hawkeye is the ONLY pest bird and animal/wildlife control company in Canada designated "Certified Wildlife Control Professional" AND holding the following permits/licenses:

Trapping of Fur Bearing Animals
In contrast to all other companies, we can euthanize the bird or fur bearing animal, thus guaranteeing it will not return.

Commercial Falconry Permit
We use Birds of Prey (hawks, owls, falcons, eagles) to scare, chase, or remove in a natural and humane way.

Ontario Pest Control License
We can employ chemical solutions to certain problems. These methods include natural pesticides.

Trapping of Fur Bearing Animals Permit Shooting in Sensitive Environments
Our extensive training and certifications allow us to use pyrotechnics or firearms, even in urban settings.

We offer PERMANENT solutions above and beyond what other companies can offer. GUARANTEED.

35+ years of Bird and Animal Wildlife Control probably speaks for itself.

Our love for and experience in dealing with Pest Birds and Animal Wildlife has taken us to Airports, Hospitals, Municipal Parks and Marinas, High Rise Buildings, Manufacturing Plants, and to homes all across southern Ontario.

Our unique approach and proprietary equipment as well as our extensive training truly set us apart. All of our technicians are licensed trappers and undergo continued training in areas of safety and best practices.

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Dealing with Raccoons in Toronto’s Subway & GO Stations

Back in 2024 one of Toronto's many trash pandas gained notoriety and a few raised eyebrows when he or she nonchalantly climbed on a TTC train. While TTC officials said that the fare-evading raccoon catching a subway ride caused no delays and was led to safety, this could have ended badly - for the animal as well as other passengers.

Toronto is known as the raccoon capital of the world for a reason. Estimates put the number of urban raccoons in Toronto at about 200,000. Food availability and few natural predators within city limits are contributing to the ever expanding raccoon population. And since raccoons are highly intelligent, naturally curious and resourceful, people rushing to and fro isn't going to deter them. Subway and transit stations offer shelter from the elements and overflowing trash bins with plenty of food.

Obviously, having wildlife ride the rails is a safety concern on so many levels and requires intervention by a licensed and experienced wildlife control company, such as Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control.

How Do Raccoons Enter Subway and GO Stations?

Tunnel & Track Access
Raccoons are able to use subway tunnels and drainage systems both to travel and seek cover;
Vents & Utility Shafts
Small openings offer hidden entry points and less human traffic;
Garbage Disposal Areas
Food sources near platforms and stations attract raccoons and other wildlife;
Emergency Exits & Maintenance Areas
These also afford privacy and little disturbance. Additionally, maintenance rooms and GO Transit stations are often heated and that's definitely a bonus during Toronto's winter months.

The Impact of Raccoon Infestations on Transit Operations

Operational Disruptions

Equipment Concerns
Potential damage to electrical wiring and equipment could not only interfere with the operation of transit, but also have catastrophic consequences and cost human life.
Blocked Drains and Ventilation Systems
The animals themselves, as well as their droppings or nesting materials may impact drainage and ventilation.
Sensors or other Infrastructure
Raccoons roaming the subway tunnels can easily trip sensors and cause confusion and havoc.

Safety Concerns

Confrontations with Raccoons
Particularly during spring and early summer, there is the potential for aggressive raccoon encounters with commuters or staff. Young mothers might be raising their young unbeknownst to passers-byes.
Disease Transmission
Of course, rabies is the biggest concern when it comes to raccoons but raccoon roundworm and other airborne parasitic infections are also a possibility.
Accidents involving Humans
Tripping hazards or slip and fall accidents due to droppings or debris are a danger as well.

Hygiene Issues

Unsanitary conditions can rage from foul smells to slippery wet feces on the ground and even mites and fleas if there is direct contact with a raccoon.

Why Relocating Raccoons Doesn’t Work for Transit Stations

In Ontario, if a captured raccoon (or other wildlife) is to be released, it needs to be within a 1km radius of the site it was caught at. This is to prevent excess distress to the animal as well as the spread of disease. While this is problematic even for homeowners, in the context of transit stations it is down right impossible to succeed.

Homing Instinct
Raccoons have a very strong homing instinct. Their home range is where they know how to navigate, where food and water can be found and where they don't have to compete for territory.
Food Availability
Why forage when there's a buffet laid out daily? One man's trash is another raccoon's next meal. Raccoons are clever and resourceful and take full advantage of what humans willingly or inadvertently offer. Careless trash disposal further adding to the raccoon problem in subway stations.
Connecting Tunnels
Returning to their familiar territory is aided by the interconnectedness of transit stations. Raccoons can easily slip in unobserved and travel away from prying eyes back to where they feel comfortable.
Influx of Raccoons
If or when a raccoon has been removed, its territory is now open to new applicants. With as many raccoons as Toronto has, space is precious and as soon as one territory is vacated, another raccoon or raccoon family will move in.

Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control has been synonymous with Excellence in Humane Pest Bird Control and Animal & Wildlife Removal for over 35 years. Call us today at 416.429.5393