Comments on: How To: Keep Geese Off Your Waterfront Property or Pond http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/how-to-keep-geese-off-your-waterfront-property-or-pond/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:18:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Aaron http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/how-to-keep-geese-off-your-waterfront-property-or-pond/comment-page-1/#comment-15042 Aaron Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:09:47 +0000 http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/?p=74#comment-15042 I have 200' of water front and at this point, if i had my way, every one of those geese would end up on my dinner table. However, I don't have it in me to kill them. I've tried the rope trick and all they do is go down to the stream and come back into my property from the dam area. I'm looking into purchasing a dog and putting a run line along the water front, but hate seeing my pet tied up 100' away from my home. My grounds are groomed, gardened and lawned. I've never had this severe of a problem before. Today there were at least 20 or so of these fowl and disgusting creatures almost up to my house, crapping and laying around. I'm at my witts end with these fowl birds. They ruin properties and destroy the lake when there are so many of them. HELP!!!! I have 200′ of water front and at this point, if i had my way, every one of those geese would end up on my dinner table. However, I don’t have it in me to kill them. I’ve tried the rope trick and all they do is go down to the stream and come back into my property from the dam area. I’m looking into purchasing a dog and putting a run line along the water front, but hate seeing my pet tied up 100′ away from my home. My grounds are groomed, gardened and lawned. I’ve never had this severe of a problem before. Today there were at least 20 or so of these fowl and disgusting creatures almost up to my house, crapping and laying around. I’m at my witts end with these fowl birds. They ruin properties and destroy the lake when there are so many of them. HELP!!!!

]]> By: Humane Canadian Goose Control Methods Proven Effective http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/how-to-keep-geese-off-your-waterfront-property-or-pond/comment-page-1/#comment-11081 Humane Canadian Goose Control Methods Proven Effective Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:08:31 +0000 http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/?p=74#comment-11081 [...] threatening to them, and establish permanent nesting grounds.  Effective controls include homemade goose fences, and “line of sight” rope techniques over smaller sized ponds.  These methods are DIY [...] [...] threatening to them, and establish permanent nesting grounds.  Effective controls include homemade goose fences, and “line of sight” rope techniques over smaller sized ponds.  These methods are DIY [...]

]]> By: Canada Geese Headache For Dog Owners « furbabyblog http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/how-to-keep-geese-off-your-waterfront-property-or-pond/comment-page-1/#comment-10652 Canada Geese Headache For Dog Owners « furbabyblog Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:32:12 +0000 http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/?p=74#comment-10652 [...] a goose fence is a highly recommended deterrent.  You can find materials to build a goose fence at any local hardware store and construct it very simply.  Many people have lots of success [...] [...] a goose fence is a highly recommended deterrent.  You can find materials to build a goose fence at any local hardware store and construct it very simply.  Many people have lots of success [...]

]]> By: Ed http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/how-to-keep-geese-off-your-waterfront-property-or-pond/comment-page-1/#comment-10589 Ed Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:51:49 +0000 http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/?p=74#comment-10589 Residential geese are becoming more and more of a problem especially in warmer climates. Our company has a low barrier unobtrusive solution to keep geese off of your shoreline, docks, decks and seawalls. Please check us out and call us for a free consultation on goose control and geese control. http://www.edgewaterfencing.com/ 1.877.NO.GOOSE Residential geese are becoming more and more of a problem especially in warmer climates. Our company has a low barrier unobtrusive solution to keep geese off of your shoreline, docks, decks and seawalls.
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]]> By: Angela http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/how-to-keep-geese-off-your-waterfront-property-or-pond/comment-page-1/#comment-10485 Angela Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:40:04 +0000 http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/?p=74#comment-10485 I have a photo of geese walking over and under rope, didn't work for us. I have a photo of geese walking over and under rope, didn’t work for us.

]]> By: John http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/how-to-keep-geese-off-your-waterfront-property-or-pond/comment-page-1/#comment-10476 John Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:35:47 +0000 http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/?p=74#comment-10476 Border Collie, the answer. They never harm the geese, they just herd them back into the water. The geese don't stay around long after the Border Collie shows up. We use this method a lot and have 100% success. Border Collie, the answer. They never harm the geese, they just herd them back into the water. The geese don’t stay around long after the Border Collie shows up. We use this method a lot and have 100% success.

]]> By: Amy http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/how-to-keep-geese-off-your-waterfront-property-or-pond/comment-page-1/#comment-9694 Amy Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:15:03 +0000 http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/?p=74#comment-9694 Gus, There are a few harassment techniques that I have heard work well for persistent problems. If I were you I would look into non-toxic pellets for sale on the mass market that render grass disgusting to water bird for a few weeks at a time. These work well to train the birds that your grass isn't food, and the birds move on to other locations. This type of product needs reapplication every few weeks. Another technique involves playing the sounds of distressed geese around the area you find the birds frequently visiting. This sound distresses the birds and puts them on edge, also causing them to move to a new location. The last trick I've received from a friend who accidentally stumbled across a goose near his house that had been hit by a car. He bagged the bird, and moved it to the water's edge where the flock of geese would be sure to see it, and the birds promptly left the area for an entire season. I hope one of these tricks can help you manage your little wrestlers! Best of luck, and let me know if they work for you! Gus,
There are a few harassment techniques that I have heard work well for persistent problems. If I were you I would look into non-toxic pellets for sale on the mass market that render grass disgusting to water bird for a few weeks at a time. These work well to train the birds that your grass isn’t food, and the birds move on to other locations. This type of product needs reapplication every few weeks. Another technique involves playing the sounds of distressed geese around the area you find the birds frequently visiting. This sound distresses the birds and puts them on edge, also causing them to move to a new location. The last trick I’ve received from a friend who accidentally stumbled across a goose near his house that had been hit by a car. He bagged the bird, and moved it to the water’s edge where the flock of geese would be sure to see it, and the birds promptly left the area for an entire season.

I hope one of these tricks can help you manage your little wrestlers! Best of luck, and let me know if they work for you!

]]> By: gus http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/how-to-keep-geese-off-your-waterfront-property-or-pond/comment-page-1/#comment-9688 gus Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:22:50 +0000 http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/?p=74#comment-9688 I live near a pond and also have geese problems. I used stakes and actually tied 3 rows of string from post to post. I almost fainted when i saw the geese stepping over the bottom string and ducking their head under the second. THEY LOOKED LIKE PRO WRESTLERS ENTERING THE WRESTLING RING. My string was about 4 inches off the ground 8 inches and 12 inches. now what????? I live near a pond and also have geese problems. I used stakes and actually tied 3 rows of string from post to post. I almost fainted when i saw the geese stepping over the bottom string and ducking their head under the second. THEY LOOKED LIKE PRO WRESTLERS ENTERING THE WRESTLING RING. My string was about 4 inches off the ground 8 inches and 12 inches. now what?????

]]> By: Amy http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/how-to-keep-geese-off-your-waterfront-property-or-pond/comment-page-1/#comment-4812 Amy Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:21:11 +0000 http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/?p=74#comment-4812 Cecil, That's great news, I'm glad I was able to help! Cecil,
That’s great news, I’m glad I was able to help!

]]> By: Cecil http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/how-to-keep-geese-off-your-waterfront-property-or-pond/comment-page-1/#comment-4723 Cecil Sun, 31 May 2009 01:11:18 +0000 http://www.greengardenista.com/blog/?p=74#comment-4723 I have had a problem with the geese coming into my back yard off the river and eating my garden. It was so bad that I only planted a real small one. Now I have retired and wanted to plant a garden and I tied a white rope at the river from a tree to a stake. One about 6 inches off the ground and another about a foot above the ground. I have not had a goose in my yard since. Thank-you for this tip. Cecil I have had a problem with the geese coming into my back yard off the river and eating my garden. It was so bad that I only planted a real small one. Now I have retired and wanted to plant a garden and I tied a white rope at the river from a tree to a stake. One about 6 inches off the ground and another about a foot above the ground. I have not had a goose in my yard since. Thank-you for this tip. Cecil

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