Canada geese sometimes migrate south for the winter.
In all such environments, they may be regarded as pests, mainly because of their excrement.
If you have a geese problem, read on for ways to keep them at bay.
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Scare Geese Away With Visual Deterrents
The coyote is a natural predator that Canada geese fear.
Take advantage of this fact and buy a coyote decoy to deploy on the lawn.
But allowingdogs in your landscaping poses its own set of problems.
Make them as realistic as possible.
Holographic tape blowing in the wind has the added advantage of reflecting sunlight, which geese find disorienting.
Especially effective are the eye-spot balloons or kites.
These are designed in such a way that the menacing eyeballs seem to follow you wherever you go.
For this reason, you should regularly change the location of your visually deterring item.
You may also have to try non-visual methods.
Applying predator urine to the lawn can be effective at repelling geese.
The geese smell the urine and assume that the predator in question is present.
Like using predator urine, chemical repellents offer an option for goose control.
you might buy them at most home improvement centers.
For example, Anthraquinone and methyl anthranilate are known to be effective.
The former irritates the digestive systems of the geese, while the latter simply tastes bad.
There is a product called “BirdBlock” that takes advantage of this fact.
It comes in rolls.
It must be targeted to specific areas; it will not apply to all homeowners.
It would be impracticable to venture to lay netting down across the entire surface of a large lawn.
But if you have a pond on your land, netting is a great solution.
Erecting a tall fence on your property can also help to deter geese from entering on foot.
When choosing your material, ensure you select something sturdy to block geese from any food and water supply.
Fences should be at least 30 inches high.
What Causes a Goose Infestation?
Geese are drawn to water and grassy areas.
Both represent sources of food for them.
As a bonus, you will have lovely shrubs to admire.
The bill is flat and black.
The size of the Canada goose is somewhere between that of a mallard duck and a mute swan.
Their excrement can harbor parasites, E. coli, and viruses.
Canada geese will not stop at the lawn when dropping their excrement.
They will also cover surfaces like walkways, driveways, and sidewalks with it.
A length of six inches or more will be sufficient.
Geese are not fans of anything grape-flavored or scented.
Managing Canada Geese in North Carolina.
Extension Wildlife Biologist for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Canada goose identification, all about birds, cornell lab of ornithology.
