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Vaughan home and business owners alike are plagued by recurring raccoon invasions. Highly intelligent, adaptable, and resourceful animals, raccoons are excellent at gaining access to buildings and attics. Join us as we explore the best ways to get rid...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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How Much does Raccoon Removal Cost in Toronto? The short answer is: it depends. It depends on how many animals have settled in your Toronto home or on your property, where they are located (and how easy or difficult the location can be accessed), how...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoon Control: What Kind of Damage Can Raccoons Do?https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-damage
Permit: In contrast to all other companies, we can euthanize the fur bearing animal, thus guaranteeing it will not return. Raccoons may be cute with their ring tails and black masks but if you live in the city, chances are you’ve already had the...
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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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Raccoons are infinitely feisty, tenacious, and resourceful creatures that will stop at absolutely nothing to fill their bellies with food. They’re also constantly looking for warm, dry, and quiet places to nest, often with their large raccoon families....
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- Author: Super User
- Category: Animal Control FAQs
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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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Raccoon control in Toronto and the surrounding areas is a huge part of public safety, especially during the summer and fall months. Raccoons are intelligent and versatile creatures, known to take advantage of the warmer months and seek out food and...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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parks and conservation area to private RV spots. Of course, the lakes and woods that draw outdoor enthusiasts also attract raccoons and other wildlife. Join us as we explore how to keep raccoons away from your campsite. What Attracts Raccoons to Your...
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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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Are you finding yourself at the receiving end of some raccoon rage? Well, that's not entirely surprising, given the time of year. Let's explore why raccoons may be more aggressive than usual right now and what to do about it, shall we? Why Does Summer...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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a few raised eyebrows when he or she nonchalantly climbed on a TTC train. While TTC officials said that the fare-evading raccoon catching a subway ride caused no delays and was led to safety, this could have ended badly - for the animal as well as other...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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What makes Mississauga such a wonderful place to live, is also what keeps wildlife such as raccoons and skunks hanging around. Expansive green spaces and parks like the Rattray Marsh Conservation Area, Riverwood Conservancy, Meadowvale Conservation...
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- Author: Super User
- Category: Animal Control
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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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Especially Toronto's older, well established neighbourhoods see a scurry of raccoon activity once fall arrives. Toronto's detached homes, often surrounded by trees and green space, are particularly attractive to raccoons looking to find a secure and...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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What do Raccoons Eat?https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/what-do-raccoons-eat
Hopefully, your curiosity stems from wanting to prevent raccoons feeding on your trash bin and not because you want to feed them. Because that would create problems for both, the raccoons and you (and your neighbours). It's also illegal. The Trash...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Dealing with raccoons in multi-unit buildings is a whole different animal (pun intended). Pinpointing where the animal(s) gained access to the building or where they are hiding out is much more challenging. And of course, because there are many...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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If you own a business in Toronto, raccoons can be major pests. They've been known to rummage through garbage cans and dumpsters looking for food, rip open roofs and chimneys in search of shelter, and generally make a nuisance of themselves. While it...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
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Do you often hear raccoon sounds coming from your attic at night? You're not alone; many homeowners are surprised to find unexpected guests lurking in their homes during the winter. Raccoons are sly and intelligent creatures that can easily gain access...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
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Raccoons can be pesky creatures that invade your space uninvited, so it's important to understand what risks they present and how you can prevent them from intruding. In this blog post, we'll discuss the dangers posed by these wild animals as well as...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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How to Clean Up Raccoon Poophttps://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-poop-removal
Dealing with raccoon poop might not be the most pleasant task, but it's a necessary one if you want to maintain a safe and healthy environment around your home! Raccoon feces can carry harmful pathogens, including the eggs of the raccoon roundworm,...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Preventive raccoon control begins with you. Look past the cute little faces and remember that raccoons can bring potential damage and health risks to you and your family. Next time you notice these pests nesting on your property or trying to make their...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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vehicles and garden supplies, including anything from pet food to kid's toys - and sometimes, wildlife. Finding a single raccoon or a raccoon family dwelling in your detached garage can come as quite a surprise. Learn what you can do to evict the little...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Early summer is when you are most likely to encounter a raccoon family in or around your home or property. As the babies are becoming mobile and mother raccoon takes them to explore the outside world, you may hear more pronounced ruffling, thumping,...
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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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Toronto, Vaughan, Mississauga and many other communities in the GTA report a growing number of raccoon intrusions. Often, our first impulse is to search online for what repels raccoons and for DYI solutions and home remedies. The Internet is full of...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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You've heard of raccoons in attics and sheds - but, did you know that they also burrow under brick walls and structures? While many people are quite familiar with seeing raccoons in trees and consequently believe them to be excellent climbers, their...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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So, you're hearing some commotion in the early morning hours and suspect a raccoon or five may be the culprit? You may well be correct. Let's see where they might have got in and what you need to do to cut that off. Common Entry Points for Raccoons...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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and learns by observing his surroundings - and YOU! He has figured a way around those pesky special locks intended to keep raccoons out of trash bins, he knows where the resident cat's food and water bowls can be found, and he watches you store the bag...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Yep, that's probably not what you'd expect to hear on your evening news - but there have actually been several incidents of raccoons stuck in storm or sewage drains. Some made the news and involved hours of rescue work by concerned citizens, police, and...
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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
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Toronto - Beautiful, vibrant capital city of Ontario - and Raccoon Capital of the World! Indeed, estimates of the number of raccoons that call Toronto home, range from 60,000 to 100,000. Torontonians seem to have resigned themselves to share their...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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The town of Ajax sports a fabulous scenic shoreline that invites both tourists and wildlife. Raccoons are attracted to dense natural cover, quiet backyards, and ready access to water and food. Many properties have sheds, boathouses, and storage units...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Oakville, like many urban centres in Ontario, struggles with the effects of a growing raccoon population. Unfortunately, the number of raccoons in your neighbourhood is directly connected to the availability of food sources and den sites. Raccoons are...
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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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to discover you have uninvited guests living in your house - especially when those guests happen to be wild animals like raccoons! Raccoons may look cute, but they can cause some serious damage if left unchecked in or around your home. In addition, they...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoons in Markham and other GTA neighbourhoods are increasingly using soffits as entry points. Soffits are often vulnerable to aging materials, roofline gaps, and tree overhangs, especially in older homes (e.g., in Unionville and Thornhill). It’s not...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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middle of the night to strange noises coming from your attic or chimney? Odds are it’s not a ghost; rather, it’s probably raccoons looking for a comfortable place to rest during the cold winter months. Raccoons will stop at nothing to gain access to a...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Solving Toronto's Raccoon Problemhttps://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/solving-torontos-raccoon-problem
of the Province of Ontario, rich in culture and history, known for the Raptors, Blue Jays, Argos, and Maple Leafs. And... Raccoons. No, not a new sports team - the masked bandits, also known as trash pandas who raid your trash bins, rip up your lawn and...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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How Do I Permanently Get Rid of Raccoons?https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/permanently-get-rid-of-raccoons
So you have a recurring raccoon problem? You are not alone. The trouble with most raccoon removal is the practice of trapping and releasing the animal within one kilometer of your home and that the animal will almost certainly return. In this article,...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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How to Clean Raccoon Poop Safely and Effectivelyhttps://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-poop-cleaning
Cleaning raccoon poop is a whole different ballgame compared to picking up after your dog or cat. Raccoon poop carries a wealth of diseases that can lead to serious and fatal health risks to humans and domestic animals. Raccoon poop might look a lot...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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near Rouge Park, Altona Forest, or Duffins Creek Valley offer charm and an almost rural feel but they also act as natural raccoon highways, bringing animals from the wild to residential and commercial areas—especially in the fall as raccoons seek warm...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Raccoons are a year-round nuisance in Brampton's residential and commercial areas. Often, they are more than just a nuisance and responsible for considerable damage to homes, yards, and commercial spaces. Let's explore when is the best time for raccoon...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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With raccoon removal in Toronto, it is best to leave it to the professionals! Those cute, furry little “rascals” are interesting to watch but only from a safe distance. Raccoons that reside under patios, in garages, and near public areas are still...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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dangerous and can even be life threatening. Etobicoke, like many areas across the GTA, has seen a stark increase in raccoon population and activity, and medical clinics and healthcare facilities are no exception. Sensitive environments like doctor's...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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The need for Raccoon Control and Raccoon Removal seems to be ever increasing in the Hamilton area. Of course, that comes as no surprise with Hamilton's outbreaks of raccoon rabies in recent years. DO NOT attempt to deal with raccoon control on your own...
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- Author: Super User
- Category: Cities
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Raccoon Life Cyclehttps://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/raccoon-life-cycle
It is February and raccoons are starting to mosey out 'n about - in fact, one Hawkeye team member encountered one in a building that houses her chicken coop, just this past weekend. They are getting ready for mating and breeding season. Let's have a...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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Back in September the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) obtained a permit to remove close to 100 raccoons that were being kept in a rehabilitation facility called “Mally’s Third Chance Raccoon Rescue”. *Our original Article here* The...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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that you understand how much protection you have in place and if it's worth filing a claim. Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Raccoon Damage? Structural damage to your home 'may' be covered, although many policies will either classify raccoons as 'pest...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
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What is a Trap Shy Raccoon?https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/trap-shy-raccoon
And, more importantly, what do you do about a trap-shy raccoon or other animal wildlife? Let's delve in... What Does Trap-Shy Mean? What does it mean when a raccoon or other animal is trap shy? A wild animal - especially a super smart raccoon - can...
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- Author: Dan Frankian
- Category: BLOG | Hawkeye
