Hawkeye in the News

CBC News talks to Dan Frankian about Windsor's Battle with Canada Geese

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6776982

Dan Frankian, founder and CEO of Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control and a trusted expert in the field of removing and managing populations of Canada Geese and other pest bird species, sat down with CBC news to weigh in on Windsor's fight to get a handle on the ever increasing goose related problems and incidents.

Dan urges a strong, no-nonsense, and multi-prong approach to prevent geese from successfully breeding and further escalate the numbers.

Also see: https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/militant-approach-needed-to-control-canada-geese

See our birds of prey at the National Club Toronto The Easter Bunny and his close friend Dan Frankian are set to delight children of all ages on Sunday, April 10th at the National Club, Downtown Toronto.

Dan will be joined by a hawk, a falcon, an owl, and an eagle - all part of Team Hawkeye! Come on out and meet our Birds of Prey!

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Update: We anticipate reopening our offices as of June 22nd, 2020. Also, our Falconry Experience will be available again (with social distancing precautions).

Hawkeye's Bird Control and Animal Wildlife Removal Services will remain available during this time of non-essential business closures due to the COVID-19 virus. We will continue to keep our clients pest free.

Hawkeye is a licensed Pest Control Company and owner Dan Frankian holds a valid Exterminator License. We are considered to deliver essential services, according to Ontario's List of Essential Workplaces, section 40 (Environmental Services).

Environmental services

Businesses that support environmental management/monitoring and spill clean-up and response, including environmental consulting firms, professional engineers and geoscientists, septics haulers, well drillers, pesticides applicators and exterminators, management of industrial sewage/effluent (e.g. for mining operations), and environmental laboratories

Our technicians generally work alone and do not require personal contact with clients. At any time, we observe extensive safety protocols - now more so than ever.

We would like to thank our employees, contractors, customers, suppliers and all of you during this difficult time. We will do everything we can do support you.

Thank you.

Dan Frankian with bald eagle — Dan Frankian - Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control

As published by NWCOA CWCP:

Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control of Canada (www.hawkeye.ca) is now opening an office in West Palm Beach, Florida, offering bird control and falconry services to Florida commercial and residential customers.

Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control is owner operated by Dan Frankian since its inception in 1989. Hawkeye quickly grew from a one-man operation using one hawk and expanded to a business with 18 staff members and dozens of birds of prey.

Dan Frankian has worked nationally, as well as internationally, for various government agencies and large corporations. Dan Frankian’s birds of prey and dogs have appeared in and have opened for several live shows and documentaries, as well as films and promotions such as Harry Potter.

Dan continues to speak at events and conferences worldwide, discussing such issues as bird and animal control, bird removal, bird strikes and abatement. As an expert outdoorsman, shooter, hunter and trapper, he is concerned with environmental issues and renewable natural resources. Dan is CWCP certified and a NWCOA member.

New Location:

Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control
5600 North Flagler Drive #705
West Palm Beach FLORIDA 33407

USA

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