How To Deter Geese: The Ultimate Guide

Geese are stubborn and messy animals. Trying to keep them off your property can feel next to impossible. Not only are geese aggressive, but they can also make any space feel unwelcoming. There are many different ways people try to keep geese off their properties, but many of these tactics are only quick fixes and not effective. We have put together the ultimate guide on ways to keep geese off of your site once and for all.

Our Secrets To Stop Geese From Getting Comfortable On Your Property

Go Goose Go has been helping people keep their properties goose-free for over 25 years. We have tried all the methods, and we are here to share with you the best ways to keep your grounds goose-free. This guide will help you understand why geese settle and some solutions that you can try to keep them away. We also cover the best way you can deter geese and the long-term solutions that will keep them away.

Understanding Geese And Why They Are On Your Property

Effectively deterring geese starts with understanding why they are on your site in the first place. Geese are very intelligent, and they are conditioned to find open spaces that have easy access to food, water, and safety. Geese look for areas of land that mimic their natural habitats. This is why geese are drawn to areas such as a pond, golf courses, and a well-manicured lawn. These types of areas are attractive to them and make them feel safe. Geese will use these spots to feed, nest, and raise their young. This type of bird is very territorial, and once a goose finds a location that they like, they will return season after season. To keep geese from thinking your location will offer them what they are looking for, you need a strategy that will convince them they are not safe.

Different Deterrent Methods For Temporary Relief

Most homeowners and businesses try to find different ways to keep geese away. These tactics may seem like they are effective, but geese are quick learners and will quickly realize that the area is safe and these goose deterrents will no longer work. Below are a few different methods we see most people use for temporary relief.

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Scare Tactics And Visual Goose Repellents

Scare tactics like reflective tape, motion-activated sprinklers, and fake predators are helpful at first when trying to keep geese off your property. As we mentioned above, geese are quick learners and will quickly learn that these efforts pose no real danger to them. A goose will learn to adapt and make themselves at home.

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Altering Your Property

Altering your landscaping can be very discouraging to geese and can keep them from settling in. Letting your grass grow out or planting taller plants or bushes can make your lawn feel less safe and not as easy for them to access. Geese prefer clear, open spaces with easy access to water. Even with strategic landscaping, these adjustments can make your location less appealing and look messy. Most people don’t want to change the look of their landscaping for the sake of keeping geese away.

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Chemical Repellent

Chemical repellants can be used to discourage geese from feeding on your land. These liquid goose repellents make eating uncomfortable for them by upsetting their digestive system. Though these products are easy to apply, they only offer short-term relief. These products must be reapplied frequently. After you have had any rain or if you have mowed the grass, the repellent is gone, and the geese will come back.

The Best Way To Deter Geese

At Go Geese Go, we have found the most effective and humane way to keep geese off your property. We use trained Border Collies to convince flocks that your area is not safe. Border Collies have natural herding instincts that work perfectly to disturb flocks enough to make them feel unsafe and want to leave. Our dogs don’t use any force or come into contact with the geese. Their presence is enough to make them uncomfortable, and it creates a powerful psychological goose deterrent system. This way of removing geese is effective, humane, environmentally friendly, and proven to have long-term effects. With consistent visits from our handlers and dogs, flocks will quickly learn they do not want to be on your land, and they will stay away for good. This goose repellent method is proven to be the most natural and effective way to keep your property clean and goose-free all year long.

Our Goose Control Team

The team at Go Geese Go is passionate about providing the communities of Columbus, Ohio, with safe ways to manage their geese problems. We have over 25 years of experience and a great team of handlers and Border Collies that will deliver results you can trust. We have ten dogs that are trained and ready to keep geese off your land. Our Border Collies have been trained to be herding dogs that handle sheep and other livestock. This training, mixed with their athleticism and intelligence, makes them the perfect solution to keep your property clean and safe. Our handlers work with the dogs and visit your site often to keep geese away from your property and teach them that it is not a good place for them to stay.

Start Goose Deterrent Efforts Today

Effective goose control starts when the issue first arises. Once you notice any goose activity on your land, you will want to start deterring them right away. Doing so will make them immediately feel unsafe, and they won’t get comfortable. Most geese activity starts in early spring in Ohio. This is right before geese start nesting, and they are looking for an area for them to settle. Starting any deterring efforts during this time will prevent geese from getting too comfortable and will reduce the chance of them imprinting on your lawn.

Warning

If you wait too long to deter geese from your lawn and they manage to lay eggs, all future goose deterrent efforts must stop. In Ohio, geese are protected under state and federal laws. Once geese have nested, they are fully protected, and it is prohibited to disturb, move, or harass the birds. At that point, the only thing you can do is to apply for a permit from the Ohio Division of Wildlife and get permission to proceed with bird removal.

Goose control is a seasonal effort. Various visits throughout the spring, summer, fall, and winter, while geese are migrating, are needed to discourage geese from returning. It is essential to address the situation as quickly as possible so you can keep your lawn goose-free all year long.

Go Geese Go Keeps Your Property Goose-Free

Keeping geese away is easy when you have the right team by your side. While there are a few different deterrents that will offer short-term relief, nothing compares to the repellent services that Go Geese Go has to offer. Our trained Border Collies have the experience to safely and humanely remove and keep geese away from your property. We will work with you to create a custom plan that will scare geese and keep them away for good. We guarantee that we will stop geese and keep them away. Whether you have a large open lawn, garden, pond, or even a parking lot, our handlers and dogs are on standby and ready to help you reclaim your space.

Contact Us Today!

Are you ready to finally get your goose problem under control? Go Goose Go is here to make your area safe and clean using the most reliable and humane repellent solutions. We will work with you to create an effective plan and get you one step closer to a goose-free environment. Contact Go Goose Go today to schedule a consultation and get a free quote.

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