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Q: How much does Raccoon Trapping cost in Toronto? A: The cost for raccoon traps and servicing those traps on your Toronto property greatly depends on the number of animals we are looking to capture. Residential Raccoon Trapping Cost 2 traps - $175 any...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: Animal Control FAQs
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With its freezing temperatures and harsh winds, Ontario winter forces raccoons to abandon flexible den habits for a single warm, secure location, creating a high-risk, long-term raccoon infestation in winter, which lasts until spring and beyond....
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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This humane approach ensures the well-being of the animals and minimal distress while resolving the infestation. Aggressive Raccoons: Raccoons become aggressive when cornered, feel threatened, or are defending their young. Attempting to remove an...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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or roundworm that is present in raccoon droppings. Liability Issues: Club members, guests, or staff encountering aggressive raccoons if wandering too close to a den with raccoon kits. Attraction of Other Wildlife: Open trash areas are attractive to...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoons tearing up a new or well-kept lawn is a common and frustrating problem for urban and suburban property owners. Many people are shocked at the level of damage these seemingly cute animals can cause. This is not just a nuisance but a recurring,...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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closures around under-deck spaces Prevent entry into maintenance buildings Spring (March–June) – Breeding Season Most aggressive raccoon activity Prevent denning in playground structures Protect sandboxes from contamination Monitor for kits (babies)...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Electrical substations and power plants are uniquely attractive to raccoons due to their architecture. These facilities offer, secure, warm, and elevated structures that mimic optimal natural denning sites. Raccoons access the equipment using their...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoon Attackshttps://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-attacks-aggression
call raccoon control and prevention services to deal with the matter. Hawkeye’s Control, Prevention, and Removal of Aggressive Raccoons Raccoons are naturally curious, but invasive creatures. As scavengers and creatures of habit, they tend to go where...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Schools and universities make for prime raccoon habitats, offering sprawling grounds, abundant food waste from cafeterias and waste bins, and complex architecture such as portables and tunnels. In fact, educational facilities provide everything a...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoon Noises: What Does a Raccoon Sound Like?https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-noises-sounds
bark when their kits go missing. They use this vocalization as a means of attracting their babies back to them. Aggressive Raccoon Sounds: Snarling, Screaming, Screeching, and Squealing Raccoons can get very aggressive even with their own kind. Physical...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Activity? Raccoon kits are born in late spring and early summer, also known as baby raccoon season. So, an overly aggressive raccoon is most likely a new mother, protective of and worried for her little ones. Raccoon babies are born blind and hairless...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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If you're lucky enough to own a summer retreat, perhaps in the Muskokas or near any of our seemingly countless, beautiful Ontario lakes, you probably know the sinking feeling of arriving at your cottage for the first weekend of the season, only to be...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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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...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoons are among the most destructive wildlife pests affecting corn crops in the GTA. They cause large-scale financial losses due to stalk breakage, kernel removal, and trampled rows. Corn fields are especially attractive due to the cover provided by...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Why would you want to get rid of raccoons from fish farms and ponds? Don't they just rummage through trash bins? It's a lesser known fact that raccoons are highly skilled, seafood-loving predators that can devastate fish farms, public fishing areas,...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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In our digital age, a single guest video of a raccoon on a hotel balcony or near a buffet can go viral, causing a resort or hotel irreversible brand damage and reputational suicide. And raccoons nesting in hotels or resort facilities? Talk about a...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Confined (or small) spaces pose added challenges when it comes to trapping and removing raccoons. Not only may the space be difficult to access and/or too small to set an appropriate trap, but the animal(s) will also be cornered and in a defensive...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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As temperatures drop and winter appears on the horizon, raccoons seek warm, sheltered spaces to den for the winter. Roof vents are a common and often vulnerable entry point for these animals into attics, creating a significant and urgent problem for...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoons have adapted exceptionally well to city environments like Toronto and other communities in the GTA, where vertical living and dense housing provide endless climbing opportunities. Balconies, terraces, and rooftop patios become attractive...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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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....
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoons are opportunistic nocturnal feeders that prefer low-effort and widely available food sources. That's why we see such a widespread increase in urban raccoon population, particularly during the winter months. Commercial food storage areas are at...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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We know Toronto has been dubbed "Raccoon Capitol of the World" but communities all across the GTA are also experiencing Increased raccoon nesting in attics, chimneys, under decks, and garages. With summer being prime time for juvenile raccoons stepping...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoons are intelligent and adaptable, so exterior fire escapes provide them with a unique opportunity to access higher floors of buildings. This creates a significant nuisance, potential for property damage, and a safety risk for tenants, customers,...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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While Toronto and surrounding areas may still be covered in snow and ice in January, raccoon mating season is as little as eight weeks away. Breeding season transforms raccoon activity from occasional intrusion into high-risk occupancy. Commercial,...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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unlicensed wildlife handlers. Unique Office Risks of DIY Trapping animals inside occupied spaces; Triggering aggressive raccoon behaviour; Violating workplace safety regulations; Legal exposure due to injuries or contamination. Raccoon Control Methods...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Rooftop HVAC units, exhaust vents, and exposed AC ductwork are irresistible shelters for raccoons, not just in winter, but throughout the year, offering shade, water, or shelter for nesting. This is a critical issue for both commercial tenants and...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Did you know that raccoons love water and are excellent swimmers? And, did you know that raccoons have a habit of "washing" their food before consumption? Perhaps this explains why raccoons are so drawn to all kinds of water features - from backyard...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Have you ever run into a raccoon in your underground parking or a raccoon in the garage rafters? You’re not alone. A hidden and often overlooked problem for property owners is the threat of raccoons using underground parking garages as their winter...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Are Baby Raccoons Dangerous?https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/are-baby-raccoons-dangerous
Despite baby raccoons being nicknamed “trash pandas”, they can look cute and harmless! However, raccoons are known for destroying gardens, creating messes, and nesting in residential spaces. So, are baby raccoons dangerous or not? They can be — and...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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How to get raccoons out of your chimneyhttps://www.hawkeye.ca/raccoons-in-chimney
So, you woke up one morning, heard some strange noises coming from your chimney, and suddenly realized that there might be a raccoon in there? You may be used to raccoons in your yard, but what should you do if there’s a raccoon in the chimney? First...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: Animal Control FAQs
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did take the mother away on her own, you would condemn the kits to a horrific death by starvation. Encountering an Aggressive Raccoon Mother raccoon will have no interest in humans interfering with her offspring and aggressively defend her den. The...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Can Raccoons Hurt Cats?https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/can-raccoons-hurt-cats
Raccoons are well known for getting into stuff, including the bowls you leave out for your kitty or the pet food you store in your garage or shed . This can lead to worries about pet safety from wildlife and unexpected and unpleasant confrontations....
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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8 Fun Facts About Raccoonshttps://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/fun-facts-about-raccoons
We talk so much about Raccons and the challenges they pose or the damage they do to homes and businesses. In this post, let's look at some fun or lesser known facts about raccoons! 1. Raccoons Love Water! In the wild, raccoons are most often found in...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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trying to catch the animal. What to Do If Raccoons Keep Returning Contact Campground Management: Report persistent or aggressive raccoons to the campground staff or park rangers. They often have specific protocols to get rid of raccoons from a campsite....
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Portable garages, tarp sheds, and construction canopies are often used for crucial winter storage of vehicles, equipment, and materials. These structures offer raccoons a perfect, insulated hideaway in the harsh Canadian cold, leading to immediate...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoon Control Tips to Protect Petshttps://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-control-tips-to-protect-pets
As pet owners, it's important to protect our furry companions from potential threats like raccoons. Raccoons can invade a property and wreak havoc on outdoor pets or even unsecured indoor cats if the necessary measures are not taken. If you've noticed...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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How to Tell if a Raccoon Has Rabieshttps://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/how-to-tell-if-a-raccoon-has-rabies
Rabies is a serious viral infection that affects both animals and humans, with one of the most common carriers being raccoons in the wild. But how do you know how to tell if a raccoon has rabies? Knowing the signs and symptoms can be crucial for your...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoons aren’t as innocent as they look. Not only can they cause significant destruction to your home or property, but they also carry a variety of diseases that can be contracted by humans and domestic pets. Raccoon diseases can be contracted through...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Are Raccoon Babies Dangerous?https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/are-raccoon-babies-dangerous
Raccoons are incredibly intelligent and curious creatures and, despite the fact that they have been nicknamed the “trash panda”, they often appear very cute with their small faces and masklike colouration around their eyes. However, raccoons are known...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Water treatment plants (WTPs) and wastewater facilities (WWFs) are mission-critical infrastructure where security and hygiene standards are absolute. Raccoons, seeking shelter and access to water, can compromise this essential barrier, risking mass...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Did you know that Toronto has been dubbed the ‘Raccoon Capitol of the World’? Estimates put Toronto’s raccoon population well over 100,000. Originally from the tropics, raccoons have slowly migrated north and can now be found all over North America -...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Safety Concerns Confrontations with Raccoons Particularly during spring and early summer, there is the potential for aggressive raccoon encounters with commuters or staff. Young mothers might be raising their young unbeknownst to passers-byes. Disease...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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With spring in the air and female raccoons actively searching for a suitable spot in Mississauga that is fit to raise a family, now is the time to pay special attention to sounds and sights around your home that may indicate that a family of raccoons...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Encountering a raccoon in Toronto might seem like a great photo op, but it can turn scary in seconds. Even the most dangerous raccoon can appear to be friendly and downright cute at first. But the fact remains: raccoons are wild animals. They can and...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Where Do Raccoons Live During the Day?: Understanding Raccoon Behavior In short: Any place condusive to a good day's rest! A quiet, dark place to snooze the day away is where you'd likely find a raccoon during the day. This includes anthing from hollow...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Infestation by Parasites Fleas, ticks, and mites can spread beyond the garage to your pets and even your home; Aggressive Raccoons Startled raccoons, especially if felt cornered, can become feisty and aggressive. Young mothers will also rally to defend...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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to their death and potential further problems. Professionals use thermal imaging equipment to locate raccoon kits. Aggressive Raccoons: Raccoons can become aggressive when cornered or defending their young. Health Risks: Raccoon feces can transmit...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Mississauga's numerous parks, streams, and wooded areas provide the perfect environment for raccoons willing and able to thrive alongside humans. There's water, food, and plenty of shelter in all seasons but there seems to be increased activity in...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Did you know that in the first five months of 2023, there were nearly 90 reported cases of raccoon bites and scratches in the City of Toronto? This represents a 117% increase compared to the average number of reported incidents between 2018-2022. It’s...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Do you think you might have raccoons in a crawl space in your building? Here’s everything you need to know in terms of wildlife control and beyond, whether your property is residential or commercial, urban or rural. First off, a crawl space is a...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
