Categories for MBM Blogs

Top 5 Pest Birds & Structural Solutions in Suburban Midwest

July 18, 2017
Summer is the season during which most structural damage and work occurs. Annually, pest birds cause $30-50 million in damages to properties, assets, roofs, drainage and ventilation systems. Below is a list of common issues associated with specific pest birds as well as a combination of structural and service solutions... Read More

Top 12 Training Tips for Your Dog

January 2, 2017
6 Things You're Doing Right with Your Dog 1. Researching Your Breed Before Buying Researching your breed before you buy is so important because it helps you be honest about the effort you are realistically able to put into your dog. While some breeds of dog are great family dogs,... Read More
Your Dog

Fall Migration Brings Property Manager Frustration

August 17, 2016
Beginning in September through as late as November, nearly 5 million Canada Geese migrate from Canada to warmer climates in the southern United States. Covering the full length of the migration path can take several weeks. During this time Canada Geese relocate in flocks of a dozen to thousands to... Read More

Summer Ends While Planning For Structural Bird Work Begins

August 16, 2016
Did you know pest birds cause $30-50 million in damages to properties, assets, roofs, and ventilation systems annually? Property managers are constantly balancing their property's structural needs with increasing building/ environmental regulations and constrained maintenance budgets. However, over 50% of structural property maintenance repair occurs between May and September, but... Read More

Meet Our Dog Trainer: Amy Dunlap

May 10, 2016
Amy Dunlap (WGC Dog Trainer) Pi (Goose Chaser) with Ken Ramirez from Clicker Training EXPO Amy Dunlap began training at Wild Goose Chase in October of 2015. She is a certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College graduating from Animal Behavior College in June of 2014, while her husband was... Read More

For Wild Goose Case, Training Isn’t Limited to Spring

April 20, 2016
Spring is a time for renewal: people begin to act or continue to build upon their New Year resolutions, Major League Baseball teams prepare for the regular season, and college students head to the gym to prepare for Spring Break. But for Wild Goose Chase, spring is a time when... Read More

St. Paddy’s Day Mischief Just Getting Started for Property Managers

March 4, 2016
St. Patrick's Day: A day in which Chicagoans proudly celebrate the city's Irish heritage by organizing parades, dyeing the Chicago River green, and begin preparing for another nesting season. That's right! Soon after the messes from St. Paddy's Day celebrations are cleaned up the messes from Canada Geese are just... Read More

The Creepy, Crawly Facts About Bed Bugs In Office Buildings

November 9, 2015
One of our Canine Detection & Inspection Services’ dogs, Luke, during an office inspection One would think that the potential for bed bugs in office buildings would be extremely low, given the lack of, well, beds. Unfortunately, that’s not what pest professionals in the field are encountering. In fact, a... Read More

Wild Goose Chase Appoints Business Development Manager

May 20, 2015
Transparent glass pedways are some of the highest risk areas for bird collisions! CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. -- Wild Goose Chase, (www.wildgoosechasers.com) and sister company, Canine Detection & Inspection Services (www.canineinspection.com) is pleased to announce that Andy Murray has joined the company to further develop their portfolio of regional and national... Read More