Conflicts with problem birds and/or animal wildlife in the manufacturing and industrial sector present a variety of issues. Hawkeye continues to provide long-term control solutions for both large and small scale companies, including repellents, barriers, removal, and more.

Problems Encountered:

Bird and/or animal defecation contaminating the manufacturing process;Air contamination presenting a health and safety concern for employees;Electrical shortages due to bird and/or animal nesting, resulting in downtime;Birds and/or wildlife nesting in ventilation units are a major concern, especially in dust free zones;Birds and wildlife setting off motion alarm systems;Lost time with shut down of factories.

Hawkeye Manufacturing and Industry Solutions:

After a free inspection of your facility we will provide a long-term cost effective bird and animal/wildlife solution including education and prevention measures.

Permanent Raccoon Removal in Winter (GTA)

As temperatures drop below freezing and natural foraging is inhibited by snow and ice, raccoons enter a state of prolonged periods of sleep (called torpor), turning attics and crawlspaces into highly sought-after survival shelters.

There is a persistent myth of "it's ok to wait until spring" and that raccoons merely hibernate and will leave on their own accord once the worst of winter is over. In this article, we will discuss why this is approach would be greatly misguided and potentially very costly. Raccoons neither hibernate, nor necessarily move out with warmer weather.

When it comes to humane animal control, the time to act is the minute you discover raccoons in your home - Call Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control at once.

What Actually Happens to Raccoons in GTA Winters

Raccoons Do Not Hibernate

Instead, they enter short periods of torpor. This is a state of reduced activity that involves lowered metabolism, heart rate, body temperature, and reduced movement to conserve energy during periods of food scarcity and extreme cold.

Raccoons Are in Desperate Need of Warm Shelter

Cold snaps force raccoons to seek heat-retaining structures, preferably near food and water sources. During Ontario's harsh winter months, raccoons invade:

Attics, crawlspaces, basements

Utility rooms, boiler rooms

Mechanical and service corridors

The modern, urban raccoon's chance of winter survival is actually much higher than its cousin's out in the woods. Both, residential and commercial buildings provide adequate shelter and often easily raided trash bins or dumpsters, bird feeders or outdoor pet food and water bowls. Additionally, larger predators (i.e., coyotes) often avoid areas with frequent human traffic and pose less of a threat to raccoons.

Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control has been synonymous with Excellence in Humane Pest Bird Control and Animal & Wildlife Removal for over 35 years. Call us today at 416.429.5393