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How to Get Rid of Pigeons in GTA Public Parks
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Pigeon populations can become difficult to manage in busy GTA public parks because of the ample availability of food, shelter, and water.
Effective pigeon control and removal for public parks requires addressing both the birds and the conditions that attract them. It also requires the public to participate in reducing those conditions.
Raccoon Control Dos and Don'ts for GTA Property Owners
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Raccoons frequently create problems around homes, businesses, farms, commercial properties, and seasonal properties in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). What a property owner does immediately after discovering raccoon activity can determine whether the problem remains temporary or develops into a recurring infestation.
We hope that these raccoon control tips will serve as a practical guide to help you choose a course of action. Without further ado, let's dive into 5 dos and 5 don'ts when it comes to nuisance raccoon control:
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Fall Raccoon Prevention Tips: Protect Your Home and Property
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Fall preparation should happen before raccoons establish themselves in roofs, attics, sheds, garages, or other sheltered areas around your home. A late-summer property inspection can identify vulnerabilities while they are still relatively easy to address.
The goal of an inspection isn't to eliminate wildlife from the surrounding area, but to make the property harder for raccoons to enter, occupy, and repeatedly visit. This article will discuss what type of inspection is needed and what to pay attention to.
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How to Get Rid of Pigeons in Your Attic (Part 2)
- Written by: Dan Frankian
As we have discussed in part one of "How to get rid of pigeons in your attic", DIY methods may discourage occasional visitors, but they rarely solve an established pigeon infestation in an attic. In this second part, we'll focus on how and why professional pigeon removal and exclusion provide more long-term solutions.
Professional Attic Inspection: Finding Every Entry Point
Whether it's a residential home or a large commercial space, identifying the root cause of pigeons nesting and roosting in the attic is the first step in resolving the problem. Here's what professionals will do:
How to Get Rid of Pigeons in Your Attic (Part 1)
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Attic spaces are one of the most attractive nesting locations for feral pigeons. However, a pigeon infestation in an attic can go undetected for some time. Many homeowners don't realize that pigeons are living above their ceiling until significant damage has occurred.
This two-part article will help you understand attic infestations, prevention, and pigeon control methods. We'll discuss some DIY methods in part one and part two will deal with professional pigeon removal solutions.
Why Exclusion Is Essential After Raccoon Removal
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Removing a raccoon from your property does not automatically eliminate the risk of future intrusions. Buildings with accessible entry points remain vulnerable to new raccoons, or even the same animal returning after being released/relocated.
Exclusion is a long-term property protection strategy that complements raccoon removal. Learn why exclusion is a critical part of effective raccoon control.
How to Prevent and Control Raccoon Tree Nesting
- Written by: Dan Frankian
In addition to their environmental impact, mature trees are valuable landscape features on residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and rural properties in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Trees also provide shelter to many species of local wildlife, including raccoons. Unfortunately, once a raccoon begins using a tree cavity as its nest, it may will likely return season after season and cause a great deal of damage to structures and landscape.
How you manag tree-nesting raccoons depends on when the problem is discovered. Inspecting your trees reguarly can prevent raccoons from moving in before it's too late.
How to Get Rid of Pigeons From Your Storefront
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Business owners throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) experience pigeon problems at their storefronts. Unsightly pigeon droppings (guano) not only affects customer experience and the reputation or image of the company, but also leads to substantial increase in maintenance cost.
This article explores why and how pigeon control must be based on an individual building's design and the birds' behaviour.
Pigeon Control and Removal for Airports
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Wildlife including birds like pigeons are drawn to airports across the globe because of ample green spaces, retention ponds, and food leftovers at hangars and terminals. And then there's the landfill connection. Landfills are often found in close proximity to airports and can be home to huge flocks of seagulls and pigeons.
Given the enormous risk to human life and equipment in a bird strike incident, proactive pigeon control at airports is of utmost importance. Hawkeye's airport pigeon control program combines several strategies based on facility type and pigeon activity.
A Guide to Goose Control for GTA Beaches
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Beaches in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are a favourite spot to cool off during the summer months for residents and tourists alike. They also attract their fair share of Canada geese.
Direct access to the water, the easy escape route this access provides, and the nearby grassy areas that offer open views combine to create a perfect environment for Canada geese. Add to all of this a reduced number of goose predators, and it's no wonder that Toronto-area beaches become long-term goose gathering sites rather than temporary stopovers.
