Who We Are: Goose Masters
Goose Masters specializes in goose control for both residential and commercial properties that are struggling with goose population spending time and nesting on the property. Geese are invasive and can be incredibly stubborn, which can make getting rid of them very difficult. Goose Masters uses specially trained border collies and expert dog handlers to discourage the geese to live or nest in a particular area. Geese are known to be a bit of a menace when it comes to interacting with humans in public spaces including being aggressive and even potentially attacking. Goose poop only adds to the frustration with this invasive species as this can be dangerous for your pet, children, and you.
What Environments We Work In
Because geese tend to be drawn to environments that provide their basic needs, there are definite trends in where they settle during migration and where they nest, which ultimately leads to a plethora of goose poop. We work with beach front property, lakefront housing, airports, cemeteries, corporate properties, schools, universities, and colleges, parks, golf courses, and other recreational facilities. We also work with living communities and private estates to create a safer and cleaner environment for residents.
Geese Poop and the Local Environment
Because geese can produce 1-2 pounds of poop per day goose poop can quickly have an impact on the local environment and the inhabitants. A flock of geese can arrive at a pond, lake, or area with man made bodies of water and suddenly dozens of birds are nesting. In these situations poop adds up quickly and the toxins within it can spread to other animals, especially when the body of water is contaminated. Bodies of water are known to have major algae issues, have traces of E. coli, parasites, viruses, salmonella, bacteria, etc. all because of goose poop infecting the water.
Symptoms Dogs May Face After Eating Goose Poop
As dog owners we would prefer if our dogs avoided all poop, but the reality is dogs utilize their smell to understand the world around them and often want to investigate something with a strong odor like goose poop. Generally if a dog consumes a small amount of goose poop they will experience some mild symptoms and signs of illness such as a stomach ache, trouble with bowel movements, and potentially diarrhea. However, there are dangerous illnesses and parasites that can cause more serious symptoms in dogs that have eaten goose poop and they may need to see a veterinarian.
Pathogens in Goose Poop That Can Be Harmful to Your Dogs
Because goose poop can have dangerous bacteria, parasites, and other infection causing contaminants it is important to keep a close eye on your dogs if they have been eating geese poop to see if their illness can be taken care of at home or if they need a veterinarian to treat their symptoms. There are protozoan parasites, dangerous pathogens, and bacteria in goose poop that can all have a negative impact on your dogs immediate health. In some cases goose poop can transmit salmonella, which isn’t very common with dogs, but the dogs may be able to pass along the illness to others through poop or other means.
What Are Protozoan Parasites?
One of the dangers that can be found in goose poop are parasites. Protozoan parasites are single-cell organisms that can be found in bodies of water as a result of being spread through goose poop to dogs. These parasites can easily be spread with dogs eating the waste from geese. In some cases this can even be spread to humans through dogs during activities like licking, so not only does this become a danger for your dogs but it can also be harmful for you.
Geese Aggression Towards Humans & Animals
Because geese generally don’t get along with other animals, and dogs are seen as predators to these birds, they can easily become aggressive to both you and your pet dogs. Geese are known to show signs of aggression and be noticeably territorial, especially in more public spaces like city parks, golf courses, and other open spaces with bodies of water. Geese are known to be a nuisance because of the shocking amount of goose poop that can accumulate over a short period of time, but their temper and inability to get along with pets and other waterfowl living in the area can be difficult to handle without professional services. Keeping your dogs safe when in public parks or outdoor spaces is important and the last thing you want is for your dog to get an infection from eating goose poop at a park.
How Much Poop Can Geese Produce?
The unfortunate reality is that geese have become a very common bird in the United States and aren’t at all deterred by dense, metropolitan areas. In many cases geese are drawn to these areas around cities because there is often a clean body of water with limited wildlife occupants that is surrounded by freshly manicured grass, and in a lot of areas people will provide the geese with food so they are likely to stay or return frequently for a welcoming and comfortable environment. Geese produce an enormous amount of poop, especially when an entire flock sticks together. In one day a goose can produce 1-2 pounds of poop on its own. This can be harmful to dogs who may eat geese poop while out for a walk or playing. Pay close attention to if there is duck poop or goose poop around the area you are playing with your dog in order to keep them safe and avoid extra veterinarian visits.
How Geese Removal Works
Geese can be very tricky to remove and it can be difficult to deter them to stay away from an environment that provides many of the things they need or enjoy like food, safety, water, and wide open spaces. We work with businesses and homeowners to utilize our best techniques to deter these wild animals from creating a home out of public spaces that can cause difficulties for the residents, employees, customers, and the birds themselves. We use harmless, safe techniques with our trained dogs to make the birds feel they are being hunted and hopefully encourage them to nest elsewhere. While there is no absolute way to completely get rid of geese, we try to make them believe the environment isn’t safe for them to stay in.
Deterring Geese from Settling & Nesting
We have trained border collies specifically to work with geese. These dogs have been bred to herd animals and with our speciality training our border collies thrive in working with geese! They have been trained to pretend to stalk the birds in order to make them feel unsafe and encourage the geese to relocate. Depending on how many geese and how intense the infestation is we are able to visit locations even multiple times per day to help maintain peace and order on the property. Utilizing these techniques with our trained dogs is effective and humane and respects all federal laws that protect geese from physical harm.
Alternative Geese Removal Techniques
While there are many techniques that use ultrasonic sounds, motion, or “scarecrow” models of predators like alligators, we believe that these gimmicks don’t provide lasting results and are an over simplified temporary fix. Geese are very territorial creatures, so once they begin nesting it becomes more difficult to deter them from staying near their nest. Many consider feeding these birds entertaining, however they are likely to stick around longer if food is in supply. There are federal laws protecting geese, so it is best that property owners and management companies don’t directly interact with them and potentially cause harm to the birds. We are firm believers that the only reliable way to control geese is through herding them away with trained border collie goose dogs and a professional hand handler.
Why Geese Love Parks and Recreational Facilities
Many public spaces that are great for dogs and other energetic pets to run around are also places that attract geese and other bird species, which will ultimately lead to an unending supply of goose poop. These places typically feature some sort of body of water where the geese can find protection, food, and a comfortable place to nest. These places tend to be parks, urban housing developments, golf courses, and other places that are frequented by people with dogs and other pets. Geese are also drawn to these spots because people will provide food for them as a form of entertaining themselves and interacting with the birds. Like many animals, geese will stay in an area if food is readily available. Unfortunately the goose poop that can occur in an environment like this can be harmful to dogs and other animals causing stomach pains, vomiting, infection, parasites, and other illnesses, so it is best to pay close attention to your surroundings and keep an eye out to see if your dog ate anything it wasn’t supposed to.
Migration of Geese
Like many birds geese commonly migrate during certain times of the year traveling to warmer climates during the winter months and returning to their previous homes, nests, and bodies of water once the warmer season begins. Even in situations where the geese leave for months or even years they are known to return to the same locations that they previously found hospitable and safe, especially if food was readily available. Working with a professional goose control service you can deter them from staying on your property in a safe and harmless way.
Contact Goose Masters: Professional Geese Removal
If you’re dealing with a geese infestation, goose attacks, goose poop, or simply need a service to clear them out to make your property safer and more welcoming Goose Masters offered a variety of services and goose removal techniques. Reach out via the contact form on our website or reach out by phone to speak to the Goose Masters office nearest you!
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