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Raccoons are a year-round nuisance in Brampton's residential and commercial areas. Often, they are more than just a nuisance and responsible for considerable damage to homes, yards, and commercial spaces. Let's explore when is the best time for raccoon removal in Brampton.

While there is an ideal time for raccoon removal, the method and legality may matter just as much. Other GTA wildlife companies are limited to offering temporary solutions, such as live trapping and releasing the animal within a one kilometre radius of the capture site. Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control is the only company offering permanent raccoon removal in Brampton. Learn more about when to act and why Hawkeye's permanent removal is the only true long term solution

Raccoon Activity in Brampton Throughout the Year

Spring

Early spring is the time whern raccoon removal is most advantageous. Raccoons breed in very early spring and birth litters of 4 kits (average) later in the spring and early summer. Ideally, we remove the animals before they reproduce and interrupt the breeding cycle. Because raccoons are so adapt at living alongside humans in urban areas and deal with fewer natural predators in urban settings, most raccoon babies survive their first year of life. In comparison, mortality rate in the wild is up to 50%. Spring is also the time where a pregnant female will move mountains to get into a warm and cozy attic or similar space to prepare her birthing den.

Summer

Summer sees momma raccoon raising her offspring and slowly introducing them to the outside world. Once kits are born, removal becomes much more problematic. Both, the location may be an issue and/or difficult to access and mother and little ones will have to be moved together to ensure survival of the kits. 

Fall

During the fall, a mother and her offspring will likely be looking for a safe and warm refuge with winter looming on the horizon. Young raccoons often stay with their mother througout the first winter. More bodies means more heat and higher chances of survival for all. During this time, Spring and fall are both primary seasons for raccoons breaking into Brampton attics or outbuildings.

Winter

If we haven't been able to stop a raccoon family from moving in before now, they'll be well settled in and prepared to stay for the long haul. Again, your attic is probably the place favoured.

Best Times for Permanent Raccoon Removal in Brampton

Spring (March - May): The Birthing Season

• This is the birthing season. Female raccoons look for safe spaces to raise their young.
• Once kits are born, removal becomes more complex and risky—most companies can’t legally act.
• If left alone, a whole litter can grow into a family of raccoons within your structure.
• Highlight that Hawkeye's permanent removal addresses the entire family unit effectively and humanely, preventing future generations from causing issues.

Summer (June - August): Foraging and Exploration

• Juvenile raccoons become active and expand damage by exploring ductwork, walls, and rooflines.
• Heat and humidity accelerate biohazard risks (urine, feces, parasites).
• Great time for comprehensive removal and sealing before fall returns.
• Emphasize that permanent removal eliminates these summer nuisances immediately and prevents escalation.

Fall (September - November): Preparing for Winter

• Raccoons begin preparing winter dens, often breaking into attics and crawlspaces.
• Removing them in fall is often easier and less costly than dealing with full infestations come winter.
• Highlight increased attempts to enter attics, sheds, and garages in Brampton.
• Stress that addressing potential winter entry points before winter with permanent removal is a proactive and effective strategy.

Winter (December - February): Seeking Warmth and Shelter

• Raccoons seek warm, sheltered nesting spots, making attics and chimneys prime real estate.
• Snow cover reduces food availability, so they're more persistent in finding entry points.
• Less outdoor activity means quieter homes—making infestations harder to detect.
• Reinforce that even in winter, permanent removal is essential to evict them and prevent further damage, emphasizing the warmth and safety your home provides that they won't leave voluntarily.

Seasonal Considerations (and How Hawkeye Addresses Them)

Availability of Licensed Services

• Spring is the busiest season — many companies are booked out weeks in advance.
• Hawkeye operates year-round, but planning ahead secures faster, less disruptive service.

Weather Delays & Structural Access

• Winter snow and ice can delay access to rooftops, chimneys, or soffits.
• Summer storms can expose new entry points and escalate existing infestations.

Property Vulnerability

• Fall and spring are critical seasons for home maintenance. Missing an inspection window can lead to raccoons entering through weak spots in rooflines, vents, or garages.

Legal & Ethical Limitations by Season

• Spring litters are protected — most companies are forced to wait or turn you away.
• Only Hawkeye is licensed year-round to perform humane and legal raccoon removal, even during sensitive breeding periods. (This needs to be confirmed with the client.)

Financial Timing for Homeowners

• Many customers wait until damage worsens — but emergency removal is always more expensive.
• Proactive removal (especially in fall/winter) saves thousands in repair costs later.

Why the "Best Time" for Hawkeye's Raccoon Removal Is Always Now

Addressing Immediate Problems:

• Explain that raccoon infestations don't resolve themselves, regardless of the season.
• Highlight that damage and health risks continue to accrue until the raccoons are removed.
• Emphasize that Hawkeye's permanent removal provides an immediate solution to current problems.

Preventing Future Issues:

• Reiterate the high return rate associated with relocation by other companies, leading to recurring problems and costs.
• Stress that Hawkeye's permanent removal guarantees the raccoon will not return, providing long-term peace of mind and preventing future damage and expenses.

Humane and Effective Solution:

• Briefly explain the humane nature of your euthanasia process.
• Contrast this with the stress and potential harm to raccoons associated with trapping and ineffective relocation.

Legal Compliance:

• Remind readers that only Hawkeye has the legal authority for this permanent solution in Canada, ensuring they are working with a compliant and reputable service.

Year-Round Availability:

• Raccoon problems can happen anytime — and Hawkeye is available 12 months a year. (Emergency raccoon removal service available.)
• Immediate dispatch and same-day inspection in Brampton and the GTA.

Conclusion: The Right Time Is Now — If You Use the Right Team

• Don’t let seasonal timing stop you — raccoon removal must be legal and permanent.
• Hawkeye is the only choice for safe, effective, and lawful raccoon control in Brampton.
• Contact us today to schedule a licensed inspection and removal plan that works — for good.