Humane Wildlife Control & Removal Services in Toronto

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We are authorized to PERMANENTLY REMOVE and CONTROL Pest Birds under permit and license, including Seagulls, Geese, Pigeons, Sparrows and Animal Wildlife, such as Raccoons, Skunks, and Squirrels in Toronto. We favor a multi faceted approach and employ a variety of control methods, including Birds of Prey. Additionally, we clean and disinfect affected areas, deal with the structural repair, and ensure the future exclusion of pest birds or animals.

For over 30 years we specialize in providing humane and natural, environmentally friendly services, solutions, products and systems for pest animals, birds and wildlife in conflict with humans or property. We will not needlessly or carelessly kill an animal. In addition to pest bird or animal removal and control, we consult on and implement repellents, barriers and provide human protection from damage, disease & health hazards.

With offices across Ontario, we provide removal and control services and products to help you avoid potential health hazards, costly damage to property, and loss of product and/or productivity that will occur when animal, bird and wildlife problems are not addressed immediately.

How to Keep Raccoons Away from Bird Feeders Permanently

Many homeowners and property managers set up bird feeders to attract songbirds, especially during colder months. Unfortunately, bird feeders are also a major attractant for raccoons—intelligent, nocturnal, opportunistic, and highly adaptable animals.

As temperatures drop, raccoons seek easy food sources, and bird feeders are one of their top winter targets. Let's explore what you can do to get rid of raccoons and keep them out of your feeders in the future. Keep in mind that DIY deterrents and gadgets are rarely all that effective, but Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control offers legal and permanent raccoon removal services in the GTA.

Why Raccoons Are Attracted to Bird Feeders

Food Availability
Spilled seeds and suet provide the high-calorie nutrition that raccoons need to survive the winter. Both black-oil and striped sunflower seeds are among their favorites. On that note, you might also fin squirrel and skunk visitors around your bird feeder.

Easy Access
Raccoons are agile climbers and can easily reach most bird feeders, poles, or decks.

Nighttime Feeding
Unlike birds, raccoons are active at night, so there's no competition around the feeder and the mess you find in the morning may well signal a raccoon visit.

Smell and Habits
Raccoons have an excellent sense of smell that can lead them to your bird feeder. And once they find a reliable food source, they keep returning.

How Raccoons Cause Problems Around Bird Feeders

Damage:

Bending poles, breaking feeders, and tearing mounts.
Damaging nearby deck railings or roof gutters while climbing.

Health risks:

Droppings on patios and decks contain roundworm and other pathogens.
Risk of contamination near outdoor furniture and children’s play areas.

Secondary infestation risks:

Raccoons attracted to feeders often explore nearby attics, chimneys, and crawl spaces for shelter.
Bird feeders act as “gateway attractants” leading to full property infestations.

Recognizing Raccoon Activity Around Your Bird Feeder

Feeder emptied overnight.

Tracks or muddy paw prints on decks or railings.

Torn suet cages or feeder poles bent.

Scattered seeds and droppings under the feeder.

Noises at night near decks or walls.

Pro Tip: Inspect your feeders early in the morning for signs of nocturnal visitors.

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

Humane Wildlife Control & Removal Services in Toronto

How to Keep Raccoons Away from Bird Feeders Permanently

Why Raccoons Are Attracted to Bird Feeders

How Raccoons Cause Problems Around Bird Feeders

Recognizing Raccoon Activity Around Your Bird Feeder