Month: August 2021

Case Study: Hand Held Laser Reduces Bird Strikes at Chicago Executive Airport

WGC Blogs

August 25, 2021
Introduction Bird strikes are a perennial source of hazard at airports, particularly during periods of migration. Wild Goose Chase has been providing bird control services to the Chicago Executive Airport since 1998 as part of a multi-tactic effort to reduce the population of Canada geese and minimize the threat of... Read More

Want to Get Rid of Your Gulls? We’ve Got Good & Bad News…

WGC Blogs

August 13, 2021
An exploding population of ring-billed and herring gulls across the Midwest can put building owners at a significant disadvantage. Legal protections limit what you can do once a population has moved in and the incredible adaptability of these birds limits the effectiveness of the options you have left. Meanwhile, what... Read More

Late Summer Health Threats: Blue-Green Algae and Avian Botulism

WGC Blogs

August 11, 2021
As we head into the dog days of summer, dogs and people are drawn to the cool waters of local lakes and ponds. Swimming, boating, and other water recreation that we share with our pets is a prime source of outdoor entertainment to beat the heat. However, August and September... Read More
Blue-Green Algae

Blue-Green Algae and Avian Botulism Pose Late Summer Health Threats

WGC Indy Blogs

August 11, 2021
As we head into the dog days of summer, dogs and people are drawn to the cool waters of local lakes and ponds. Swimming, boating, and other water recreation that we share with our pets is a prime source of outdoor entertainment to beat the heat. However, August and September... Read More
Blue-Green Algae