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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

How to Get Rid of Raccoons in Solar Panels

While you are diligently investing money into your commercial property and renewable energy, your solar installation might be multi-tasking as a warm and sheltered nesting spot for opportunistic raccoons.

A steady increase in urban raccoon population is leading to business owners reporting more and more wildlife on roofs and under solar panels. This article will explore the reasons behind raccoon infestations under or around solar panels in both homes and commercial buildings in the GTA and what to do about them. When it comes to raccoon removal from solar panels, remember that there is only one company in Toronto and the GTA that offers a truly permanent solution - unlike trapping and relocating: Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control.

Why Do Solar Arrays Attract Raccoons?

The answer to this question is two-fold: Residential solar installations are usually mounted only 2-3 inches above the roof, so raccoons cannot fit under there. But, raccoons will still seek out solar arrays on sloped roofs to exploit the structural weakness created by the mounting brackets and to access the attic. On commercial roofs, solar arrays have a much larger gap between the roof and solar panels, so raccoons can actually use the space between as a shelter.

The Thermal Advantage (Year-Round)
Solar panels act like a thermal blanket. They absorb massive amounts of sun/heat, and the space between the panel and the roof traps that heat, creating an ideal, insulated micro-climate critical for survival during freezing winter nights and extreme summer heat.

Safety and Seclusion
The tight space and height offer perfect protection from ground-dwelling predators and human disturbance, making it a preferred location for birthing and nesting.

Easy Access
Raccoons can use nearby trees, perimeter roof edges, or downspouts to gain access to the roof, then slide directly under the panels where they are completely hidden.

Proximity to Food Sources
Garbage bins, compost, bird feeders, and nearby gardens provide a tasty buffet for resourceful raccoons.

Types of Properties Affected by Raccoons

The problem of raccoons around solar panels becomes more pronounced during the colder months as animals seek warmth and protection from the elements.

Residential Properties

Detached homes and townhouses;

Rural properties with solar panels;

Raccoons seek to gain access to the attic through the roof and by exploiting potential weaknesses created by the solar panel mount.

Commercial & Industrial Properties

Warehouses, factories, and retail stores with rooftop solar systems;

Commercial buildings with large flat roofs are at greater risk due to panel quantity and hidden spaces;

Raccoons will build nests (called dens) in the space between the solar panel and roof.

Signs of Raccoons Under or Around Solar Panels

Scratching, thumping, or movement noises, particularly at night;

Damaged wiring or insulation beneath panels;

Feces and urine accumulation on rooftops;

Visible claw marks on pipes or other access ways to the roof;

Loose or shifted panels;

Debris or nesting materials visible under panels or near gutters,

Reduced solar efficiency due to wiring damage.

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