Bird Control, Geese Removal & Pigeon Deterrent News

Molt Season is Almost Here, Watch Out for Geese on the Move

May 9, 2023
The late spring and early summer months can be active ones for Canada geese. Pairs of monogamous geese typically nest in April and May. Once their goslings hatch, the family tends to stay in location until the end of the summer. However, if the nesting site lacks the resources that... Read More
Canadian geese family

Protect Your Sweet Corn Crop from Hungry Birds

April 25, 2023
Corn. As far as the eye can see. Much of America’s growing lands are dominated by the stuff – which is used to feed our livestock,  fuel our vehicles, and fill our dinner plates. While sweet corn accounts for a small fraction of the nation’s corn crop (only 1%!), it... Read More
Red Winged Blackbird

Spring Window Collision Prevention: Project Update!

April 18, 2023
Spring is here, and songbird migration has begun. Along with the wonderful bird watching opportunities, however, comes a grimmer side: window collisions. Window collisions account for nearly one billion songbird deaths every year in the U.S., and skyscrapers account for only a tiny fraction of that. Over half of all... Read More
Window treated with Friendly Feather

Protect Fisheries from Birds with Lasers

April 11, 2023
A major source of loss for fisheries in the Midwest is from birds. While exact numbers are hard to pin down, some piscivorous birds can eat a pound of fish per day, and often wound countless others as they search for their meal. The birds that pose the greatest threat... Read More
Great Egret hunting fish

How to Prevent Nesting in Interior Courtyards

April 4, 2023
A goose nesting in the landscaping of interior courtyards In busy, urban environments courtyards are little slices of sanctuary. Amid the noise and speed of concrete jungles, enclosed courtyards are havens of nature for city-dwellers -- and birds agree. With nesting season upon us, you may notice an uptick in ducks... Read More
Goose nesting in an interior courtyard

Keep Your Rooftop Goose and Gull Free This Nesting Season

March 21, 2023
Goose and gull nesting season is upon us, which means flat, elevated surfaces are currently prime real estate for birds looking to lay, incubate and hatch their eggs. Both bird species display a preference for nesting on rooftops, where they have a clear vantage point and can more easily avoid... Read More
Goose standing on a roof

The Variety of Ways Birds Damage Crops

March 14, 2023
There is a rich history of agriculture in the midwestern states. With low lands and rolling hills, there is perfect land for growing a variety of crops. In addition to the diverse crop lands, there is also a diverse ecosystem that lives amongst the people and thrives on food that... Read More
AVIX Mark II Laser

When Good Birds Go Bad: Why Bird Damage and Attacks Occur

March 7, 2023
Birds contribute many benefits to the human experience, both economically and socially. They improve our mental health, provide insect control and pollination and are the source of a multi-billion industry built around bird watching and feeding. It’s not all birdsong and beauty however. Birds do a striking amount of damage... Read More
Goose nesting in HVAC

Gull Nesting Season: Act Now to Protect Your Rooftops

February 21, 2023
Gull nesting season is almost here, and with 25 years of experience managing the havoc of rooftop gull colonies, the Wild Goose Chase team’s first bit of advice can be summed up in two words: Don’t wait. While gulls can be a nuisance in any season, nesting season, which begins... Read More
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How to Protect Solar Panels from Bird Damage

February 16, 2023
Whether your solar panels are on a building, field, or floating in a body of water, they represent a significant investment to you. To birds, however, they can look like a good place to perch or nest. Protecting your investment with effective preventive measures like lasers, can deter birds in... Read More
Solar Panel