--- title: "Blog" description: "Articles and news related to Bird and Animal Control in Toronto and beyond." url: "https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog?start=40" date: "2026-03-26T21:02:12+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.... --- ## 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) ## 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) 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](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/permanent-raccoon-removal-for-gta-office-buildings), 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. [Read more: Goose Control for GTA Cemeteries and Graveyards](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/goose-control-for-gta-cemeteries-and-graveyards) ## Raccoon Control & Removal for Patios Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 03 March 2026 - [raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-control) - [raccoon removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-removal) 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. [Read more: Raccoon Control & Removal for Patios](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-control-removal-for-patios) ## Pre-Spring Raccoon Prevention Planning Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 23 February 2026 - [raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-control) - [raccoon removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-removal) - [commercial raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/commercial-raccoon-control) - [raccoon prevention](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-prevention) 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. [Read more: Pre-Spring Raccoon Prevention Planning](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/pre-spring-raccoon-prevention-planning) ## Permanent Raccoon Removal for GTA Hotels and Resorts Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 18 February 2026 - [raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-control) - [raccoon removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-removal) - [commercial raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/commercial-raccoon-control) 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](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/permanent-raccoon-removal-for-gta-hotels-and-resorts) ## How to Get Rid of a Dead Raccoon Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 17 February 2026 - [raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-control) - [raccoon removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-removal) - [commercial raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/commercial-raccoon-control) 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. [Read more: How to Get Rid of a Dead Raccoon](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-a-dead-raccoon) ## Can Electric Fencing Be Used for Raccoon Control? Written by: Dan Frankian Published: 12 February 2026 - [raccoon control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-control) - [raccoon removal](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/raccoon-removal) 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?](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/can-electric-fencing-be-used-for-raccoon-control) 1. [Permanent Raccoon Removal for GTA Office Buildings](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/permanent-raccoon-removal-for-gta-office-buildings) 2. [How to Prepare GTA Properties Before Geese Return This Spring](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/how-to-prepare-gta-properties-before-geese-return-this-spring) 3. [How to Get Rid of Raccoons in Your Cottage](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-raccoons-in-your-cottage) 4. [Raccoon Removal for Electrical Substations and Power Plants](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-removal-for-electrical-substations-and-power-plants) 5. [Permanent Raccoon Removal for Schools & Universities in the GTA](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/permanent-raccoon-removal-for-gta-schools-universities)