Canada Geese Prevention: Keep Your Property Safe & Goose-Free
Canada geese are majestic birds, but when they take up residence on your property, their presence can lead to serious challenges.
From aggressive behavior during nesting season to slip-and-fall hazards caused by their waste, geese can create a host of problems. Fortunately, prevention can save you time, money, and geese-related headaches.
Why Prevention Is Key
Canada geese are creatures of habit. Once they deem a location safe for nesting, they return year after year. Waiting until geese are already nesting on your property can make management more difficult and costly. Early prevention ensures your property remains an unattractive option for these birds.
In Indiana, geese are nesting earlier due to mild winters and warmer temperatures throughout the year. While they typically begin nesting in March, some property owners have reported seeing goslings as early as January. Starting prevention services in late fall or early winter can help you avoid dealing with nests altogether.
Safety Risks of Geese
Beyond the unsightly mess of droppings, geese pose real safety hazards:
Aggressive Behavior
Geese are territorial during nesting season and may attack people or pets who get too close.
Slip-and-Fall Hazards
Geese droppings make surfaces slick, and people often fall while trying to evade aggressive geese. These incidents can lead to serious liability concerns for property owners.
Avian Influenza
Wild geese can also be a source of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Tailored Goose Prevention Solutions
The RAC team understands that no two properties are the same. That’s why we offer customized goose prevention plans to address your specific needs. Here are some of the key services we provide:
1. Dog Services for Goose Management
Our trained herding dogs are a humane and effective way to keep geese off your property. These dogs patrol your property and use controlled movements to encourage geese to relocate. Over time, geese learn that your property is not a safe place to nest.
2. Flight Control® Plus Goose Repellent
This environmentally friendly spray conditions geese to avoid treated areas. It works by making treated grass unappealing for geese to eat and providing a visual deterrent. Only a few treatments per year are typically needed to maintain effectiveness.
3. Goose Roundup (June 3 – July 10)
If geese have already nested on your property, our roundup services provide a solution. During molting season, geese are flightless and can be safely removed. RAC handles the entire process, including obtaining the necessary permits.
4. Egg Addling
This process prevents eggs from hatching without altering their appearance. By limiting flock growth, you reduce the number of geese returning to your property in the future.
Ready to Reclaim Your Property?
Preventative goose management requires consistent effort. Begin services early – before nesting season – to ensure your property remains free of geese. Whether you’re a property manager, park director, or homeowner, don’t wait until the problem has taken root.
Rusty’s Animal Control specializes in humane and effective goose prevention. From habitat modification to dog patrols and repellent applications, we tailor our services to meet your unique needs. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and create a plan that keeps your property safe and welcoming.
