Effective Geese Prevention Strategies
While Canada geese are beautiful creatures, they can become a real problem when they settle on your property. It would be wonderful if they simply came and looked pretty and just nibbled on a few things. The problem is, the stuff they nibble on gets deposited back onto your yard in the form of droppings. One Canada goose can produce as much as 1.5 pounds of droppings in one day! Multiply that by a bunch of geese and you have a problem.
Common Problems Caused By Canada Geese
Excessive Droppings
Canada geese produce a large amount of feces—up to 2–3 pounds per bird per day. This creates unsanitary conditions on lawns, walkways, golf courses, parks, and beaches.
Water Contamination
Goose droppings can pollute ponds, lakes, and other water bodies with high levels of bacteria such as E. coli, potentially posing health risks to humans and other animals.
Aggressive Behavior
During nesting season, geese become territorial and aggressive, often charging at people and pets who get too close to their nests.
Landscape Damage
Grazing geese feed on grass and plants, leading to damaged lawns, eroded shorelines, and destroyed landscaping in residential areas and public spaces.
Aircraft Hazards
Large flocks of geese pose serious threats to aviation safety, especially near airports, due to their potential to cause bird strikes.
Noise Pollution
Geese are noisy, particularly in large groups. Their constant honking can be disruptive in neighborhoods, parks, and office complexes.
Blocked Access and Slippery Surfaces
Goose droppings can create slippery walkways and make areas unpleasant or unsafe for pedestrians.
A Few Prevention Tips
- Remove Food Sources
Avoid feeding geese, and eliminate access to easily available food such as pet food, birdseed, or leftover picnic scraps. Geese are more likely to stay where food is abundant. - Modify Landscaping
Geese prefer open, grassy areas near water. Reduce large lawn areas, plant tall grasses or shrubs near shorelines, or install barriers like rocks to make the area less appealing. - Use Goose Repellents
Apply non-toxic liquid repellents to grassy areas to make them less palatable to geese. These products are safe for people and pets but create an unpleasant taste or smell for geese. - Install Visual Deterrents
Use scare devices such as predator decoys (like coyotes or alligators), reflective tape, motion-activated sprinklers, or balloons with predator eyes to startle and discourage geese. - Limit Water Access
Install fencing, rocks, or dense plantings along shorelines to make it difficult for geese to move between water and grass. - Employ Trained Dogs
Specially trained border collies or other herding dogs can be highly effective at chasing geese away without harming them. - Contact a Professional
If geese become a persistent problem, consult a wildlife management professional or pest control company experienced in humane goose control strategies.
Wildlife Services
At Adam’s Pest Control, our Wildlife Services go beyond insects — we offer humane and effective solutions for managing nuisance animals like geese, squirrels, raccoons, and more. Geese, in particular, can damage lawns, leave droppings, and become aggressive during nesting season. Our licensed technicians assess your property, implement proven exclusion and deterrent methods, and ensure compliance with local wildlife regulations. Whether it’s installing barriers, using safe repellents, or modifying the habitat, Adam’s provides long-term geese prevention and wildlife control that protects your property while respecting the animals. Trust us to keep unwanted wildlife away — the right way.
