Bird Control, Geese Removal & Pigeon Deterrent News

Solve Your Bird Conflicts for 2020

February 1, 2020
Did you suffer any of these avoidable bird conflicts last year? Goose or seagull attacks Unsightly and unhealthy accumulations of bird droppings Property damage Complaints from tenants, employees or customers Nesting season for geese and other migratory birds is rapidly approaching regardless of weather conditions. Once eggs hatch, very little... Read More
2020 Bird Conflicts, Solved

Killer Waters: The Dangers of Blue Green Algae for Dogs

August 22, 2019
Did you know that our four-legged friends are at an increased risk of becoming ill from blue green algae (a.k.a. cyanobacteria)? This risk is due to the way they interact with bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and ponds. Between drinking water while swimming, jumping fully in during play,... Read More

Natural Gas Pipeline Inspection Dogs Make a “Ruff” Job Easier

August 9, 2019
The increase in domestic natural gas production has created thousands of new energy jobs and opportunities, not just for humans but for dogs, too. Canine pipeline inspections offer an alternative to traditional inspection methods. “It’s an environmentally friendly, cost-effective approach,” said Susan Hagberg, president of CDIS K9 Pipeline Leak Inspection... Read More

A Dog’s Life: From Working Canine to Family Dog

July 25, 2019
I am often asked, "What does your company do with your goose chasing dogs and bed bug-sniffing dogs after their job is over?" So, I thought I'd share a recent story about how many of our working dog's transition into retirement. We hope you enjoy Molly's story and we'd like... Read More

Bird Control Success Story: BirdSlide Prevents Swallow Nesting

April 26, 2019
An estimated 1 billion birds die every year colliding with windows. Have you ever encountered a situation where you were confused, agitated, irritated, or annoyed? We've all been there, especially with regard to pest birds. This new section seeks to acknowledge these 'ruffled feathers' moments and share how WGC has... Read More

How Birds Put Health & Property at Risk

January 30, 2019
For most people, birds are an everyday part of life. While many enjoy hearing them sing or watching them in flight, these airborne animals can present very real threats to personal health and property. They are known carriers of disease, and their potential impacts on buildings can range from roof... Read More

IDNR Makes Rule Change for Goose Egg Depredation Permits

January 4, 2019
The IDNR has made a change to their requirement to have a permit for each individual property in order to perform goose egg depredation services. This change was made in the summer of 2017 and will affect the Spring 2018 Goose Nesting Season and affects all properties where goose nesting... Read More

Emergency Response to Wildlife Challenges in Oil Refinery

November 8, 2018
On a cold morning in late April an explosion tore through a midwestern oil refinery resulting in a large fire and the release of thousands of barrels of petroleum products from a ruptured storage tank. Fortunately, there were few serious injuries and no human casualties associated with the incident and... Read More

Bird Lasers Prove to Be Effective & Humane New Tools for Bird Control

November 1, 2017
In this article we examine how Rushing Waters Fisheries, Wisconsin's largest trout farm, partnered with Wisconsin-grown Migratory Bird Management to address their specific pest bird challenges as well as similar challenges facing and potential solutions to support Wisconsin’s aquaculture industry. Rushing Waters Fisheries lies nestled on 80 acres of forest... Read More

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
Fall Migration Brings Property Manager Frustration