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Peregrine Falcons at FIFA Toronto 2026
- Written by: Dan Frankian

Before the fans, the players, and the excitement of the FIFA World Cup arrive at Toronto Stadium, six very special residents beat everyone to it.
High above the action, tucked away in the stadium rafters and overlooking BMO Field, a pair of Peregrine Falcons chose one of Canada's most iconic venues to raise their family. By the time the nest was discovered, four healthy chicks had already hatched and were busy growing up with a front-row seat to history.
Because Peregrine Falcons are a protected species, ensuring the safety of the birds, staff, and future spectators quickly became a shared priority.
How to Get Rid of Raccoons at GTA Poultry Farms
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Poultry farmers beware: If a raccoon has entered your poultry area once, it will return - again and again. Without intervention, your birds will be under constant attack.

Aside from the obvious draw of a smorgasbord of tender birds eggs, and feed, poultry farms are ideal targets for raccoons as they are often found amid a mix of urban and rural landscapes and offer access from ravines, wooded areas, and drainage corridors. Added shelter provided by coops and barns makes your poultry farm a targeted feeding zone.
Keeping, Buying, or Selling Bird Feathers
- Written by: Dan Frankian
In this article, we'll attempt to dispel some myths and answer most asked questions about whether one may keep, buy, or sell bird feathers. Spoiler alert: in most cases, the answer is no - you may not.

Let's first dive into a little bit of history to see why there are limits or outright bans on collecting, keeping, buying, or selling bird feathers.
Goose Control and Removal for GTA Hospitals & Clinics
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Canada geese are particularly problematic in an environment that demands sterility and cleanliness, such as hospitals and medical clinics. Not only do geese cause issues with access for medical staff, patients, and visitors, but they also potentially introduce pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter to an already at-risk population.

Urban sprawl and manicured hospital "green zones" in the GTA have created agressive pairs of nesting geese that severely affect patient transport and accessibility, causing liability issues as well as loss of reputation.
Professional healthcare facility bird control helps hospitals and clinics maintain safer, cleaner, and more accessible environments.
Read more: Goose Control and Removal for GTA Hospitals & Clinics
How to Get Rid of Geese in GTA Courtyards
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Toronto and its surrounding areas are home to lovely architecture that often features beautiful, cozy courtyards and rooftop gardens. You know who else enjoys these hidden treasures? Our ever-present Canada goose population!

From Mississauga and Markham's large office parks with courtyards and water features to Vaughan and Oakville's upscale cozy residential hideaways and common areas, geese are claiming these spaces in ever-increasing numbers.
How to Get Rid of Raccoons in Heart Lake Estates, Brampton
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Heart Lake Conservation area with its sprawling green spaces and ravines is home to many wildlife species, including raccoons. They are persistent, territorial and destructive animals that can breach your roof and enter your attic in no time at all. If you lay eyes on one raccoon, your Brampton property is at risk.

Typical raccoon trapping and relocating procedures result in the animals returning repeatedly and compounding damages to your home. The most effective professional raccoon removal in Brampton requires more than trapping alone—it requires identifying entry points, removing denning animals, and preventing re-entry—and provides the option of permanent removal.
Read more: How to Get Rid of Raccoons in Heart Lake Estates, Brampton
Get Rid of Raccoons in Aurora Heights Homes Permanently
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Areas in the Aurora Heights neighbourhood, including the St. John’s Sideroad and Bathurst intersection, offer a mix of mature trees and modern residential layouts, creating a perfect raccoon highway.

Raccoons seeking refuge in detached, semis, and townhouses can cause costly damage to shingles, soffits, and insulation in Aurora Heights homes. In this article we'll discuss Aurora area options for permanent raccoon removal versus the revolving door of standard DIY control or trapping and relocation.
Read more: Get Rid of Raccoons in Aurora Heights Homes Permanently
Raccoon Removal for Frenchman’s Bay & Pickering Parkland
- Written by: Dan Frankian
The beautiful city of Pickering's waterfront, which includes a series of large coastal wetlands along the north shore of Lake Ontario known as Frenchman's Bay, and ample dense green space draw not only nature lovers but also plenty of wildlife. In fact, raccoons cause quite a bit of havoc in marinas with live-aboard communities.

If you’re having trouble with raccoons and are searching for raccoon removal in Pickering, read on. We'll explore in more detail why raccoons keep coming back, especially in the city’s park and bay areas.
Read more: Raccoon Removal for Frenchman’s Bay & Pickering Parkland
Raccoon Removal for Scarborough Floating Homes
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Floating homes such as those found in Bluffer’s Park Marina are not only unique permanent residences but they’re also very popular with the local raccoon population. In fact, raccoons have mapped these docks for generations.

The proximity to the Scarborough Bluffs natural habitat creates a wildlife highway directly to the marina and long-term nesting zones for local raccoon families. For homeowners in the marina dealing with persistent activity, professional raccoon removal for floating homes is essential to prevent ongoing damage and repeat infestations.
Raccoon Removal for Lakeside Homes in Etobicoke
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Are you ready for the spring and summer season and to enjoy your lakeside home in Etobicoke, Mimico, New Toronto, or Long Beach? Let's hope that you aren't harbouring a fugitive or two—yes, raccoons love your waterfront property almost as much as you do!
For homeowners dealing with persistent wildlife issues, raccoon removal in Etobicoke requires a targeted approach tailored to waterfront conditions.

Any lakeside property in Ontario faces wildlife conflicts by providing the perfect environment for a host of species, including raccoons. The shoreline and often adjacent woods make for easy access to fresh water and provide sufficient cover and protection from predators. This is especially true when dealing with a raccoon infestation in Lake Ontario homes, where access to water and shelter is constant.












