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What makes Hawkeye different from other wildlife control companies?

Hawkeye is the ONLY pest bird and animal/wildlife control company in Canada designated "Certified Wildlife Control Professional" AND holding the following permits/licenses:

Trapping of Fur Bearing Animals
In contrast to all other companies, we can euthanize the bird or fur bearing animal, thus guaranteeing it will not return.

Commercial Falconry Permit
We use Birds of Prey (hawks, owls, falcons, eagles) to scare, chase, or remove in a natural and humane way.

Ontario Pest Control License
We can employ chemical solutions to certain problems. These methods include natural pesticides.

Trapping of Fur Bearing Animals Permit Shooting in Sensitive Environments
Our extensive training and certifications allow us to use pyrotechnics or firearms, even in urban settings.

We offer PERMANENT solutions above and beyond what other companies can offer. GUARANTEED.

35+ years of Bird and Animal Wildlife Control probably speaks for itself.

Our love for and experience in dealing with Pest Birds and Animal Wildlife has taken us to Airports, Hospitals, Municipal Parks and Marinas, High Rise Buildings, Manufacturing Plants, and to homes all across southern Ontario.

Our unique approach and proprietary equipment as well as our extensive training truly set us apart. All of our technicians are licensed trappers and undergo continued training in areas of safety and best practices.

More about Hawkeye

Are Raccoon Repellents (Mothballs, Ammonia, Lights) Effective?

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 suggestions on how to get rid of raccoons - but how well do these methods really work? And are they even legal or safe? *Spoiler Alert* Most of these crafty solutions offer false hope and very limited success, if any.

Do Raccoon Repellents Actually Work?

The short answer is no. Some home remedies have very short lived success but none of the populare DIY methods work long-term or solve the recurring raccoon problem.

Mothballs

Why people try it:
The strong smell is thought to repel animals.
Reality:
Outdoors or in ventilated areas, the smell dissipates quickly. Raccoons usually ignore it.
Health concern:
Mothballs are classified as a pesticide and are toxic to humans and pets. They are illegal to use for wildlife in some provinces.

Ammonia-Soaked Rags or Open Containers

Why people try it:
The scent of ammonia is believed to mimic predator urine or that strong fumes will cause discomfort.
Reality:
Ammonia proves only mildly effective for a few hours. The smell evaporates quickly or is washed away by rain.
Risk:
Inhaling ammonia indoors or in crawlspaces poses safety concerns.

Motion-Activated Lights or Sprinklers

Why people try it:
Sudden movement or light may startle wildlife.
Reality:
Lights may work for a few nights at best, sprinklers are unlikely to work at all. Raccoons actually love water. Urban raccoons are smart and quickly learn to ignore such measures, especially when they’re used in predictable patterns or are poorly placed.

Commercial Ultrasonic Devices

Why people try it:
They're often sold online and marketed as “eco-friendly” or “high-tech” pest deterrents.
Reality:
There's no credible scientific evidence that ultrasonic noise has a consistent effect on raccoons. They may initially react but adapt quickly. Again, they are highly intelligent and recognize quickly that these devices do not pose any physical danger.

Predator Urine (Coyote, Fox, etc.)

Why people try it:
It is believed to trigger a strong fear response in raccoons.
Reality:
Raccoons in the GTA are not easily intimidated by scent alone—especially in high-traffic, food-rich areas like neighbourhoods or commercial dumpsters.
Exception:
The scent of a male raccoon WILL terrify a young mother with kits and she will move her offspring to a new site.
Short shelf life:
This requires constant reapplication; rain or humidity tends to render predator urine useless.

Peppermint Oil or Strong Essential Oils

Why people try it:
These are common in natural or “green” DIY solutions.
Reality:
Essential oils may repel raccoons briefly in enclosed spaces (e.g., under a sink or crawlspace), but are mostly ineffective for attics, rooftops, chimneys, in large spaces, or outdoors.
False belief:
Many natural blogs promote this without proven results.

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