--- title: "Blog" description: "Articles and news related to Bird and Animal Control in Toronto and beyond." url: "https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog?start=32" date: "2026-05-08T15:33:26+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ## Breadcrumbs [Home](https://www.hawkeye.ca/) > Blog # BLOG | Hawkeye News, little truths and wisdom regarding Pest Bird & Animal Wildlife Control, Falconry, and Birds of Prey.... --- ## Get Rid of Raccoons in Aurora Heights Homes Permanently Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 08 May 2026 - [raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-control) - [raccoon removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-removal) - [raccoon in attic](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-in-attic) - [raccoon in yard](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-in-yard) - [raccoon in garbage](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-in-garbage) - [raccoon prevention](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-prevention) 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](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-raccoons-from-soffits-in-markham), and insulation in Aurora Heights homes. In this article we'll discuss Aurora area options for [permanent raccoon removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/permanently-get-rid-of-raccoons) versus the revolving door of standard DIY control or trapping and relocation. [Read more: Get Rid of Raccoons in Aurora Heights Homes Permanently](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/get-rid-of-raccoons-in-aurora-heights-homes-permanently) ## Raccoon Removal for Frenchman’s Bay & Pickering Parkland Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 30 April 2026 - [raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-control) - [raccoon removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-removal) 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](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-removal-for-frenchmans-bay-pickering-parkland) ## Raccoon Removal for Scarborough Floating Homes Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 27 April 2026 - [raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-control) - [raccoon removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-removal) - [raccoon in shed](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-in-shed) - [raccoon in garbage](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-in-garbage) - [raccoon prevention](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-prevention) 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. [Read more: Raccoon Removal for Scarborough Floating Homes](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-removal-for-scarborough-floating-homes) ## Raccoon Removal for Lakeside Homes in Etobicoke Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 23 April 2026 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](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-raccoons-around-lake-ontario-properties) 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. [Read more: Raccoon Removal for Lakeside Homes in Etobicoke](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-removal-for-lakeside-homes-in-etobicoke) ## Goose Repellents vs. Deterrents: What Works for Goose Control? Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 22 April 2026 - [goose removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/goose-removal) - [commercial goose control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/commercial-goose-control) Our beloved [Canada geese](https://www.hawkeye.ca/index.php?Itemid=316) are smart, social, adaptable, and quite happy to live alongside humans. In fact, they thrive in suburban and even urban environments. Unfortunately, geese can become quite a problem for property owners. Learn about what to do about geese on your property, how to get rid of geese, and what will work for you: goose repellents vs. deterrents.  For property owners looking for goose control in Toronto, understanding the difference between these methods is the first step toward a long-term solution. Here are some common issues homeowners encounter when geese are on the property: - Droppings and sanitation risks - [Aggressive goose](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/aggressive-goose-control-and-removal-solutions-in-pickering) behaviour during nesting season - Damage to lawns and landscapes [Read more: Goose Repellents vs. Deterrents: What Works for Goose Control?](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/goose-repellents-vs-deterrents-what-works-for-goose-control) ## How to Keep Geese Away From Your House Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 09 April 2026 - [goose removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/goose-removal) - [commercial goose control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/commercial-goose-control) Have you heard them yet? Canada geese continue to arrive in southern Ontario after an oh-so-long winter, making goose control in the GTA a growing concern for homeowners. And while you may welcome the sound of honking and its association with spring, you surely aren't looking forward to dealing with geese settling in your yard and around your home or business.  Discover what you can do to keep geese off your lawn and how to stop them from nesting on your property. [Read more: How to Keep Geese Away From Your House](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/how-to-keep-geese-away-from-your-house) ## Raccoon Distemper Outbreak FAQs Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 26 March 2026 - [raccoon rabies,](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-rabies) - [rabies in Ontario](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/rabies-in-ontario) - [raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-control) - [raccoon removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-removal) - [raccoon distemper](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-distemper) Below are answers to some of the questions we most often hear when it comes to [canine distemper virus (CDV)](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-distemper-outbreak-in-the-gta) risk and raccoons, and what to do if a raccoon has distemper.  ### **Q:**Do wildlife rehab centers take raccoons with distemper? **A:** Many wildlife rehab centers may take in raccoons with suspected canine distemper, mainly to test and confirm the diagnosis. Because canine distemper is fatal and highly contagious, centers generally have to euthanize infected raccoons to end their suffering and prevent the spread to other animals. Do not approach or handle sick animals yourself. In the GTA, contact your local animal control unit or a professional wildlife operator like Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control. [Read more: Raccoon Distemper Outbreak FAQs](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-distemper-outbreak-faqs) ## Canine Distemper Outbreak in Raccoons Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 25 March 2026 - [raccoon rabies,](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-rabies) - [rabies in Ontario](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/rabies-in-ontario) - [raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-control) - [raccoon removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-removal) - [raccoon distemper](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-distemper) 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. [Read more: Canine Distemper Outbreak in Raccoons](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-distemper-outbreak-in-the-gta) ## FAQs: Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 06 March 2026 - [Canada Geese Control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/canada-geese-control) - [goose removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/goose-removal) - [commercial goose control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/commercial-goose-control) Hopefully, you enjoyed our 2-part series "Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards" - if you've missed it, check out [Part I](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/goose-control-for-gta-cemeteries-and-graveyards) and [Part II](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/goose-control-for-gta-cemeteries-and-graveyards-2) now.  Below, we've summed up the most popular questions we receive in regards to geese and cemeteries. [Call Hawkeye](https://www.hawkeye.ca/index.php?Itemid=1168) for a professional assessment and long-term geese management plan. [Read more: FAQs: Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/goose-control-for-gta-cemeteries-faqs) ## Part II: Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 06 March 2026 - [Canada Geese Control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/canada-geese-control) - [goose removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/goose-removal) - [commercial goose control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/commercial-goose-control) In the [last article](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/goose-control-for-gta-cemeteries-and-graveyards), 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](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/goose-control-for-gta-cemeteries-and-graveyards-2) 1. [Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/goose-control-for-gta-cemeteries-and-graveyards) 2. [Raccoon Control & Removal for Patios](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-control-removal-for-patios) 3. [Pre-Spring Raccoon Prevention Planning](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/pre-spring-raccoon-prevention-planning) 4. [Permanent Raccoon Removal for GTA Hotels and Resorts](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/permanent-raccoon-removal-for-gta-hotels-and-resorts) 5. [How to Get Rid of a Dead Raccoon](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-a-dead-raccoon)