Wild Goose Chase
Most of us know that when we hear geese honking, we can look up and often find them flying in V-formation. It’s really cool to watch. But when they decide to make your yard or pond their home, they can quickly become a nuisance, especially since they tend to gather in gaggles. Due to the lack of predators, geese are now invading urban and suburban areas; geese have become a real problem in Ohio and other states. They have a tendency to pass waste in large amounts and could care less if it is on a sidewalk, driveway or parking lot; one goose can defecate a pound and a half each day! Goose droppings are known to carry bacteria and viruses; droppings may contain E.coli, salmonella, Campylobacter or Cryptosporidium germs. Geese eat mass quantities of grass, which causes soil erosion. They have been known to be very aggressive and attack people if they feel threatened. Canadian geese are protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Act of 1918; this Act protects geese from killing, harming or damage to nests or eggs without a federal permit. Goose hunting is only permitted during legal season, so we use other non-lethal methods to move these harassing waterfowl away from your property.