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
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.
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.
Take control of your Pest Bird or Animal/Wildlife Problem today!
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.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Raccoon Damage?
It depends - on what type of animal, what type of damage, and your homeowner's policy. When a wild animal damages a structure on your property, your homeowners insurance may provide some coverage under its Dwelling or Other Structures protection. However, the majority of policies will not.
Read This Before Filing a Claim:
It's important to review your policy's deductible, which is the amount you pay before your insurance benefits kick in. You may also want to confirm your coverage limit, which is the maximum amount of coverage your policy provides, so 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 animals' (and therefore not covered) or exclude them explicitly or in a 'vermin' or 'rodent' clause. Let's assume that your policy does not exclude pest wildlife or raccoons in particular and a raccoon decides to rip open your roof to get into your attic; damage repair to your roof may be covered. Damage to your personal property in the attic would likely not be covered.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Raccoon Removal and Damage Replacement?
That's a hard NO on removal. Even if your homeowners insurance policy covers raccoon damage, you're on your own when it comes to evict the little squatters. Call a qualified Wildlife Removal Service to facilitate the removal and likely latrine cleanup and disinfection.
Understanding Homeowners Insurance Policies
As with any legal document, take your time to read and understand your Homeowners Insurance policy. Make notes on terms you don't understand and ask questions,
Common Inclusions and Exclusions
Most Homeowners policies have a vermin exclusion clause. If so, they should list the animals that fall into that category. If 'raccoon' is not listed, you may be able to still file a claim. Since insurance companies aren't necessarily fond of paying for your damages, they may argue that the damage caused was preventable - that where the raccoon got into your home was in disrepair and the damage was caused by owner neglect.
Types of Damage Typically Covered
If nothing in your policy excludes raccoons and/or the damage they cause, your Dwelling and/or Other Structures coverage may come into play. Covered damages would refer to the structure itself, but not to any of your personal belongings. And again, the larger the animal, the better your chance to get at least some reimbursement. Example: A deer runs into your patio door — this damage may be covered by your dwelling protection. The Other Structures coverage in your insurance policy helps protect structures on your property that aren't connected to your home, such as a fence, outbuildings or detached garage. So, if that deer damages part of your fence, the other structures coverage in a homeowners insurance policy may help with the costs of resulting repairs. The larger the animal that caused damage, the more likely your claim is to be successful.