Bird Control, Geese Removal & Pigeon Deterrent News

How to Get the Most Out of Backyard Birding

May 6, 2020
Birds are often described as a universal treasure. People from all walks of life, ages (kids love birding too!), ethnicities, political affiliation, and socioeconomic status can enjoy and appreciate birds. Spring migration is the pinnacle of birdwatching with hundreds of species dressed in their best plumage traveling to their summer... Read More

Bird-Related Indoor Air Quality Issues: A Threat to Human Health

April 23, 2020
Knowledge, as we've learned only too well in recent weeks, is one of the best defenses when it comes to preventing the spread of disease. Unfortunately, some of the most serious health hazards associated with birds are among the least familiar. Many people do not understand the risks associated with... Read More

Preventing Window Collisions & Death of Migratory Birds

April 17, 2020
Twice a year, most native birds make an incredible journey of thousands of miles to travel back and forth from their wintering area to their breeding area. This journey is fraught with perils: predators, weather, loss of habitat and stopover feeding grounds, and… WINDOWS. Collisions with windows are the second... Read More

End Your Bird Conflicts with Customized Structural Bird Deterrents

April 14, 2020
Birds can be a beautiful and beneficial addition to our properties, but in large numbers or during nesting season, they can create a significant risk to human health and safety. Wild Goose Chase has a variety of tools that eliminate bird conflicts and help create a safe and healthy environment.... Read More

Bird Deterrence for Food Safety: Combating Threat vs. “Nuisances”

April 8, 2020
Professional bird control services provide an important benefit to many businesses responsible for the health and safety of their customers, visitors and workforce. But few have as great a responsibility to public health and safety as those in the food supply chain. In ordinary times, most people don’t give a... Read More

Don’t Let Your Business Go to the Birds While You Focus on COVID-19

March 24, 2020
As People Move Out, Birds Move In – Left Uncontrolled, Their Numbers Will Grow Exponentially (Sound Familiar?) Last week, a wild turkey was sighted walking down the sidewalk at a shopping center in Oak Brook. Your business may seem quiet with so many employees working from home, but don’t be... Read More

Canada Geese Nesting Badly

February 26, 2020
Nesting season is almost here for Canada geese and all other types of birds. Unless you like goose attacks, contaminated HVAC systems and slip-and-fall lawsuits, we recommend that you start planning ahead with a site evaluation from Wild Goose Chase so you can avoid the following scenarios: A poolside planter... Read More

Protect Yourself from Protected Birds: Follow the Laws

February 15, 2020
All native birds in North America are protected by an international law called the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and subsequent amendments. Birds migrate and don’t bother with state or national borders. In order to make sure that birds that regularly visit multiple countries are protected, there are other... Read More

Got Bird Waste? Get Your Permits in Place!

February 13, 2020
The Scoop on Poop and the Diseases it Carries Wild birds are hosts to numerous diseases and pathogens: bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Ordinarily, the risk to human health is minimal because the risk of coming into contact with those diseases is relatively low. However, when a property has a... Read More