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Canine Distemper Outbreak in Raccoons
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Have you ever encountered the unsettling sight of a disoriented raccoon wandering in daylight—a hallmark of a canine distemper virus (CDV) outbreak? In this article, we'll break down what CDV is, what canine distemper in raccoons looks like, and how an outbreak can affect other wildlife species as well as your pet.
Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that periodically sweeps through the GTA raccoon population, creating significant risks for local wildlife and pets.
FAQs: Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Hopefully, you enjoyed our 2-part series "Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards" - if you've missed it, check out Part I and Part II now.
Below, we've summed up the most popular questions we receive in regards to geese and cemeteries. Call Hawkeye for a professional assessment and long-term geese management plan.
Read more: FAQs: Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards
Part II: Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards
- Written by: Dan Frankian
In the last article, we discussed why graveyards and cemeteries are so vulnerable when it comes to Canada geese infestation. Now, we'll look at how to remedy goose breeding and nesting and how to prevent the same problem from occurring again next spring.
Deterrents and DIY solutions are not a viable, long-term option to prevent Canada geese from nesting and grazing in GTA cemeteries and memorial parks.
Read more: Part II: Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards
Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards
- Written by: Dan Frankian
When thinking of a cemetery, most of us envision a beautifully landscaped park-like place of peace where we are able to reflect, remember, and mourn. We do not expect to be confronted by aggressive Canada geese.
Unlike retail plazas or office parks, cemeteries must balance a quiet atmosphere and religious or cultural sensitivity with visitor safety, year-round public access and strict maintenance standards.
When goose populations become established on cemetery grounds, professional goose removal for cemeteries may be required to restore safety, cleanliness, and the peaceful environment visitors expect.
Raccoon Control & Removal for Patios
- Written by: Dan Frankian
Ahhh...summer. We all look forward to time on the patio—designed for relaxation, dining, family time, and social interaction. But did you know that your patio can be the very reason your property is plagued by local wildlife? Professional patio raccoon removal ensures the problem is handled safely and permanently before damage escalates.
Let's explore this in more detail below.
Pre-Spring Raccoon Prevention Planning
- Written by: Dan Frankian
The weeks leading up to spring are not "off-season" for raccoons - quite the opposite. It's mating season! While the GTA is still frozen, raccoons are at their most active briefly abandon their life of solitude. This is the time you might see groups of raccoons as males compete for mating partners and females begin scouting for maternity dens in short order.
Don't wait until you hear scratching in late March or April and find an established nursing den within your walls. Proactive planning before spring allows property owners to identify vulnerabilities before kits are born, saving thousands in repair and biohazard costs. Raccoon prevention before spring is far more effective and far less expensive than dealing with a maternity den in April.
Permanent Raccoon Removal for GTA Hotels and Resorts
- Written by: Dan Frankian
In our digital age, a single guest video of a raccoon on a hotel balcony or near a buffet can go viral, causing a resort or hotel irreversible brand damage and reputational suicide. And raccoons nesting in hotels or resort facilities? Talk about a disaster.
The hospitality industry is a huge magnet for opportunistic urban raccoons. Hotels and resorts offer 24/7 food availability, heated structures, and complex landscaping. That’s why immediate, discrete, and professional raccoon removal for resorts, hotels, and other vacation properties is so critical.
Read more: Permanent Raccoon Removal for GTA Hotels and Resorts
How to Get Rid of a Dead Raccoon
- Written by: Dan Frankian
The Grim Discovery: Guided by a pungent, sickly-sweet odor or an unusual abundance of flies, you find yourself staring down at a dead raccoon on your property. What to do?
A raccoon carcass is more than a nuisance; it is a concentrated source of bacteria, parasites, and infectious disease that requires immediate, specialized handling.
Can Electric Fencing Be Used for Raccoon Control?
- Written by: Dan Frankian
While raccoons are super smart and do a fantastic job of evading or plain ignoring most barriers and deterrents, there's a case to be made for electric fencing and shock tracks. That's what we'll focus on in this article.
Growing interest in electric fencing and shock tracks is due to:
- Repeated raccoon return
- Structural damage
- Crop damage
- Raided dumpsters and gardens
Electric fencing is a raccoon deterrent, not a removal option. It does not eliminate raccoons already on site, and it has its limitations, as we'll discuss later on.
Read more: Can Electric Fencing Be Used for Raccoon Control?
Permanent Raccoon Removal for GTA Office Buildings
- Written by: Dan Frankian
You might think that raccoons only stay and den on the ground. However, in the GTA, the office skyline has become a multi-level ecosystem for highly adaptable urban wildlife - a vertical habitat.
An office infestation is not just a nuisance; it is a threat to business continuity, employee health (such as OSHA/Ministry of Labour compliance), and corporate brand integrity. This is why professional raccoon control for office buildings requires specialized strategies that account for vertical access points, compliance obligations, and the unique risks of occupied commercial environments.
Read more: Permanent Raccoon Removal for GTA Office Buildings
