Migration Patterns Can Cause Challenges In Controlling Geese Populations
Migration patterns can make the geese population management in your area a very big challenge. While migrating, Canada geese move in larger groups which makes control efforts a bigger need and it becomes hard to manage on your own. Though deterring methods may be more difficult during migration seasons, they are not impossible. Having a good partner to help with these control management methods will help make migration season less stressful and keep your environment safe and clean. Below we dive into all the changes that may happen due to Canada geese migrating that will significantly impact goose management efforts.
When Do Birds Start Migrating?
When birds start to migrate, it is based on the specific bird species and their location. Typically, many birds start their winter migration in late summer or early fall. In the spring, migration usually begins in March or April. During these times, Canada geese will make their migratory journey between their breeding ground where they raise their young, and move to locations in the south where they can escape the cold winter conditions. It is in these warmer climates where they will find an area with a good source of food. Since the timing of when geese will begin and stop migrating fluctuates, keeping them controlled and managed becomes a challenge. Also, the control efforts you implement need to adapt over time to keep them away.
How Far Does A Goose Travel When Migrating?
The distance geese will fly when they migrate depends on the species and the area they are leaving. Some geese travel a few hundred miles, while others travel thousands of miles. Canada geese typically do not make their entire migration journey in one flight. They will take multiple stops along their migratory route so they can eat and sleep. They make stops in wetlands, fields, areas near water, and any other place that has food available to them. Since geese only stop for a quick rest during their migration journey, it is hard to react quickly. Putting control measures in place during migration season will help you avoid unwanted visitors from the start. During this time, geese are tired and hungry. Putting management measures in place that could discourage them from resting in your location will make them fly to another area.
Habitat And Nesting Grounds
After migrating, Canada geese often return to the same nesting grounds. A goose can remember all past nesting locations and will make themselves a resident their entire lives. If you do not have any control or management strategies, the number of geese that return will continue to grow. This will eventually mean overcrowding and make controlling the situation more challenging. If you have a strategy for containing your goose population throughout the year, your location will no longer become one of their habitat and nesting grounds.
Behavioral Adaptations Will Make Control Efforts More Difficult
Over time, the Canada geese in your area may start to adapt to the deterrent measures that you have put in place. When geese are exposed to the same tactics, they will eventually adapt, and those measures will no longer be effective. Finding new and effective measures is key to keeping your space clean and free of geese and other unwanted wildlife.
What Is The Best Way To Deter Unwanted Visitors On Your Land?
At Goose Masters, we believe in using humane and environmentally safe methods for controlling our customer's wildlife and geese populations. We use Border Collies that are highly trained to handle geese flocks. Border Collies have natural herding instincts which is perfect for managing Canada geese populations. Their intelligence and agility make it easy for them to use stalking movements to intimidate geese and other wildlife. This non-lethal approach is an effective way to chase off geese and make them unlikely to return. We have found that using our dogs as goose deterrents is the most humane and effective method available.
How Often Do You Need Control Services?
The amount of service you may need may vary throughout the year. Your location plays a big factor in how often you may need service. If you are in a warmer area where geese are coming to you during their migration season, it is best to have regular deterrent measures for an effective solution. When you have Goose Masters service your area, our Border Collies can routinely manage and condition geese to think they are a predator, and they eventually avoid your area. They will associate our dog’s presence as a persistent predator, and they will learn to stay away from your location altogether. Regular visits are the most effective and humane way to deter geese from staying on your property. When you do not have deterrents regularly, geese will see your area as a safe place to stay and will continue their pattern. They will continue to find comfort in your location, and they will come back year after year to seek that safety again. Working on a routine basis will eliminate this issue quickly and will be effective in keeping them away in the future.
Do You Need Help Controlling Unwanted Visitors During Migration Season?
Are you having issues with migrating Canada geese? Goose Masters is the perfect partner to help keep geese from living on your property. Our methods of controlling geese are effective and have long-lasting results. We believe in providing high-quality goose control services to our customers so they can enjoy either property to its fullest extent. If you are having issues with migrating geese becoming residents on your property, give Goose Masters a call. We will work with you on a plan to regain the safety and cleanliness that you and your area deserve.
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