Top 4 Non-Lethal Techniques for Goose Hazing

With the fall migration of Canada Geese either just starting in some states or just about to kick off it is important to educate yourself on some the options you have with dealing with these hazardous flocks of birds. First off why are they hazardous? Simply put they wreak havoc on farm fields, damage golf courses, pollute HOA retention ponds and common area, parks and most importantly air travel safety! It’s one thing to deal with a resident flock of geese that nests, eats, and lives in a small area that you can depredate when needed or haze to keep them moving but when the fall migration starts, and thousands of Geese come through all at once they can leave quite a mess and be extremely hazardous. Here are a few methods we use at Loomacres Wildlife Management to fight the battle of migratory geese from setting up shop in places they are not welcome.

1. Hazing with Goose Dogs: Without a doubt the most effective and popular way our clients hire us to do is haze nuisance geese with the use of a well-trained dog! Let’s be honest everyone loves dogs and there is a reason they are man’s best friend. Whether it’s a Homeowners Association (HOA), Golf Course, or Airport, having a dog constantly on duty chasing geese and presenting itself as a predator sure makes Geese from grazing in food sources or roosting on water over night or during the day. One of the reasons this is most effective is that a well-trained dog and an experienced handler can cover several miles of ground and haze 1,000’s of geese at a time. An extra plus is that it is non-lethal and extremely entertaining and fun to watch.
2. Propane Cannons: The use of a strategically placed propane cannon setting off a large BANG is a very effective and non-lethal method used by many struggling with Goose Control. By setting up a propane cannon over a pond or water source and firing it periodically throughout the day especially at dawn and dusk will prevent Geese from roosting on ponds and becoming comfortable with their surroundings. The loud bang simulates gun shots and threatens the geese and makes them uncomfortable enough to leave and travel somewhere else. We recommend this along with the use of other techniques mentioned in this blog to keep your nuisance geese from becoming accustomed to the noise.
3. Pyrotechnics: Probably the most dangerous technique but the use of pyrotechnics by a trained and experienced person can be very effective. The noise of a pyro being discharged in the vicinity of flying geese or roosting flocks will detour them from landing or staying in an area they are not wanted. It is important however that the use of these is in a safe and ethical manner. We highly recommend either professionally training or hiring a professional.
4. Drone Hazing: New technology like drones also known as UAS, UAV, whatever acronym you want to use is a great tool for hazing geese. Flying a drone into a grazing flock of geese will without a doubt make the uncomfortable enough to pick up and leave. The same goes for if you have flocks of geese roosting or resting on a body of water. One thing to be careful of is sharing the sky with these large birds that can cause a collision or injure the goose or damage the drone. Click here for more information.

Whenever our certified Airport Wildlife Biologist implement a technique to deal with either nuisance resident Geese or a flock of Migratory Geese we factor in several variables and take into consideration of the overall goal defined by our clients. We have found over the years the use of multiple techniques implemented in each case is results in the most effective outcome. If you are having issues and would like a FREE CONSULTATION or to chat with one of our staff members please CLICK HERE and fill out the contact form and someone will reach out to you and we will be glad to help. 
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