Hawkeye Bird Control Inc. uses two types of netting to stop birds, such as pigeons, gulls, sparrows, and starlings, from nesting on, or occupying balconies. The netting is available in:

STANDARD WEIGHT
(Two year warranty), plastic with a heavy UV coat. Square ¾ inch to 4 inch holes to keep birds out;

HEAVY-DUTY WEIGHT
(Five year warranty) each hole individually knotted and heat set with an extreme coat of UV & water/ice protection. This netting is more suited for unit owners and/or long term use. A huge advantage of the heavy duty weight netting is its upside down large U-shaped zipper (exclusive to Hawkeye; we started this in the late 80’s), which can be installed at an additional cost. It enables the user to roll up the flap on the net when requiring full usage of the balcony.

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ON BOTH STYLES OF NETTING:

Visibility
Slightly reduced, but it is very easy to focus through the nets.

Method
After cleaning and depending on the size of the balcony, very little hardware is needed. Installation requires attaching a galvanized (rust inhibited) steel cable to the structure, as well as to the net. Installation can be done from the banister, or the floor, depending on the size of the holes (within the banister).

INFORMATION REQUIRED WHEN CALLING FOR A QUOTE:

Please have length, width, and height measurements from floor and banister in feet available.
The extent of dirt and/or damage; in other words, how long would it take you to clean, if you ever dared to.
Do you have any bulky or heavy or a large volume of items on your balcony? Most balconies from start to finish should not require more than 2 hours to clean and then install the netting. Any more time than this will impact pricing.
Your full address and phone number in front of you.
Your payment option: We accept credit cards, Paypal, or company cheques (sorry, no personal cheques).

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

Permanent Raccoon Removal in Winter (GTA)

What Actually Happens to Raccoons in GTA Winters

Raccoons Do Not Hibernate

Raccoons Are in Desperate Need of Warm Shelter