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

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Bird Control & Removal

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Falconry Experience

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Animal Wrangling

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

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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.

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Goose Control for Aurora’s Schools and Playgrounds

One of Canada's most iconic and recognizable birds is the Canada Goose. Highly intelligent and adaptable, geese increasingly inhabit urban spaces, parks, and even school grounds. With that come some concerns for children's and staff's health and safety. Let's explore the struggles schools face to control geese, as well as goose control methods for Aurora's schools and playgrounds.

Why Are Geese Attracted to Schools and Playgrounds?

Any open and green space makes a goose's heart sing - even better if located near water.

Playgrounds and Sports Fields

With their short cut grass, school grounds, sports tracks, and even playgrounds make for an ideal nesting and feeding area for geese. Geese look for open spaces, with a view supporting early predator detection.

Lack of Natural Predators

The mere constant presence of humans promises fewer natural predators such as coyotes and wolves, hence making for safer breeding sites.

Food Sources

Humans (little humans, in particular) tend to drop food on the ground or leave behind crumbs and crusts, and whatnots :) Your child's mid-day snack will also be enjoyed by a goose - if given the opportunity.

Nearby Water Sources

If we are looking at the GTA or Southern Ontario as a whole, water is never very far away. If your school or playground happens to be near Lake Ontario, a pond, or a retention basin, it provides a perfect environment for nesting geese and their offspring.

Risks of Geese in School Environments

Aggressive Behaviour Toward Students and Staff

During nesting season (March to June), geese become extremely territorial and may chase, hiss, or even attack students and staff who unknowingly wander too close to their nests.
Young children are especially vulnerable as they may not recognize the warning signs of an aggressive goose and/or don't know how to deescalate a confrontation.

Health Hazards

Goose Droppings
Goose droppings are highly unsanitary and contain bacteria like E coli, Salmonella, and Cryptosporidium. They can and will contaminate surfaces and areas frequently used by children.
Feathers
Feathers can also carry a multitude of parasites and bacteria - and children adore collecting and playing with feathers.
Increased Presence of Insects
Geese (especially their droppings) attracts insects, further degrading the hygiene of school or playground surfaces and equipment.

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