Geese problems on lake front properties

Canadianno longer migrate as frequently as they once did. Now we have ever-growing numbers of non-migratory geese taking up residence wherever they please. This includes ponds , parks, golf courses , rooftops, reservoirs and residential urban and suburban backyards which create annoyances for their human neighbors with their noise, aggression and droppings. However, the biggest threat is to airplane safety - consider the fate of the USAir flight that was forced to land in the Hudson River due to a bird strike Aside from their oversize droppingscan also be very aggressive, sometimes resulting in injuries to humans or other animals, particularly if near their nesting site. The complaints from all sectors have increased exponentially owing to their protected status by both Federal and State agencies, which limits the ways to move these birds from a particular location.Established flocks of non-migratory Canada Geese can be difficult to deter so implementing a geese harrassment campaign should commence as soon as possible after they begin to frequent the area. The geese deterrent campaign should include a combination ofto make the threat of a potential predator more convincing to the geese. When practical regular movement of the bird scare deterrents increases the effectiveness.If you are experiencing a problem with geese entering your property from the water, the first line of defense should beanchored in the water.can be deployed in the water and on land to create the illusion that the area is not safe for other geese.mounted on a post and floating life raft ramp up the feeling of potential threats in the bird scare campaign. Also place a Cat Decoy Scares Birds which a realistic looking cat with a moving head and tail. A new product to add to the mix is “,” a solar powered bird deterrent that disrupts sleep patterns causing geese to move away quickly. For reservoirs,and large bodies of water where geese are unwelcome, the Wetlands Bird Wailer can be adapted to float on the water or mounted on land.To keep geese from coming ashore,likemounted on Whip Rods should be set up on the shoreline. This will create a frightening and unwelcoming environment.and sections ofcan also be tied to short stakes so that the visual products can move freely in the wind. Place a Cat Decoy Scares Birds near the shoreline to create the effect of a real cat moving around. Move the Cat Decoy Scares Birds every few days to increase effectiveness Another common waterfront deterrent is to build a small fence on the water’s edge to encourage the geese to move in to a different area off the lake. The fence can be constructed with stainless steel grid wire and posts; the fence only needs to be 2 to 3 feet high. Tieandevery 5’ to increase the effectiveness.Bird Blog to be continued..