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We help home owners & businesses deal with Bird Control & Wildlife Removal through use of Falconry  and other humane control methods. Permanent Results. GUARANTEED.


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 Bird and Animal Control Services

Animal Wildlife Removal

Animal Wildlife Removal

Permanent Removal. Guaranteed.


Bird Control & Removal

Effective control methods, incl. Falconry


Falconry Experience



Spend an hour or three with our Birds of Prey... have a Hawk or Owl fly to YOUR arm!


Animal Wrangling


Hawkeye's trained Dogs & Birds of Prey are available for Motion Pictures, Television, Photography, and more...


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 PermitTrapping 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.

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

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

Trapping of Fur Bearing Animals PermitShooting 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.

 

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How to Protect Your Crops from Canada Geese in the GTA Greenbelt

As we continue to learn how detrimental to our health processed foods are, protecting local food production is becoming more important and more necessary. Ontario farmers work hard all summer long, but they are often faced with significant challenges when it comes to pest birds, such as Canada Geese. If you are a farmer and find your fields invaded by geese, this article is for you.

How Can I Protect My Crops from Canada Geese in the GTA Greenbelt?

The short answer is by partnering with an experienced goose control company and by implementing a multi-faceted, adaptive geese management plan for your farm that integrates a number of deterrence methods over months or even years. But, let's look at this in more detail:

The Importance of Ontario's Greenbelt

  • “Greenbelt” is a general term used to describe natural, undeveloped, and/or agricultural lands that surround urban areas. These lands may include open spaces, parks, forests, farms, vineyards, and wetlands. Currently, the Greenbelt protects over two million acres of land and nearly 40% of this acreage is farmland. 

  • Greenbelt areas act as natural buffers during wildfires and provide essential groundwater during droughts. They add to biodiversity, help balance ecosystems, and offer refuge in nature for many of us city dwellers. And, much of our local, organic food is grown here.

The Impact of Canada Geese on GTA Greenbelt Agriculture

Large flocks of Canada geese are a familiar and often welcome sight for many, signaling the arrival of spring and summer but their invasion of agricultural fields can be devastating to the crops, the farmers, and by extension our local food supply. Geese foraging in large numbers are capable of consuming 30 acres of wheat, cover crops, or alfalfa fields in just a day or two.

  • Loss of Production
    A large flock of geese can decimate entire fields and render the harvest moot;

  • Financial Loss
    Ontario farmers are already stretched to the limit - a single season of crop destruction and the cost of replanting can spell the end of century old family farms;

  • Quality Degradation
    Even if the crop isn't outright destroyed, grazing geese still diminish crop yield and quality;


Why Canada Geese Are a Growing Problem for Greenbelt Farmers

  • General Overpopulation of Canada Geese
    As geese are adapting to life alongside humans and learn to not just survive but thrive in urban environments and surrounding greenbelts, the geese population is exploding. More goslings than ever survive their first few years of life and reproduce;

  • Goose Behaviour & Diet
    Canada geese show a distinct preference for tender, young crop shoots and grasses;
    Due to their high metabolic rate geese have a constant need for foraging;
    Geese have an intricate social structure and gather in large flocks which cause extensive damage quickly;
    Farm fields offer open areas and a clear line of sight, often with nearby access to water;

  • Seasonal Vulnerabilities of Crops
    Spring: Emerging seedlings (corn, soybeans, and wheat) are available early and highly palatable;
    Summer: Geese graze on leafy greens, specialized crops, and newly harvested fields;
    Fall/Winter: Resident geese graze on winter wheat, cover crops, and gleanings;

  • Impact Beyond Consumption
    Even smaller flocks damage plants and soil by trampling and compaction:;
    Droppings can contaminate crops, affecting marketability and food safety;
    Agricultural fields inadvertently provide ideal goose habitats.

The Impact of Geese on Crops

  • Direct Damage
    Grazing, trampling, uprooting seedlings - crop destruction in the current year;

  • Indirect Damage
    Soil compaction, fecal contamination, and the introduction of pathogens can threaten future growing seasons;

  • Economic Costs 
    Yield loss and replanting costs plus insurance complications put further strain on farmers;

Legal Limitations: What Farmers Can and Can’t Do

  • Canada geese are protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA);

  • It is illegal to harm geese, their eggs, or nests without a permit;

  • ALL Canada goose control methods require a permit from the Canadian Wildlife Service before work begins;

  • Failure to obtain the necessary permits will result in charges and fines.

Proven Strategies for Goose Control on Farmland

Falconry (Birds of Prey)

  • Falconry is the most natural and effective agricultural goose deterrent;

  • Geese recognize raptors as predators and instinctively avoid areas where eagles are active;

  • Falconry for goose control is particularly effective during planting, early growth, and pre-harvest stages.

Trained Working Dogs 

Read more: How to Protect Your Crops from Canada Geese in the GTA Greenbelt

 

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