Aggravating Geese With Repellents

Repel Geese With Bad Taste

One technique is to give the geese a bad taste in their mouth.

Bird-X GC-PT Goose Chase Goose Repellent Pint

by Bird-X

Biodegradable food-grade repellent spray for grass. GooseChase repels geese and ducks from grass. The active ingredient, Methyl Anthranilate, is made from a constituent of Concord grapes, and has been used for decades by the food and drug industry to flavor candy, gum, sodas and drugs. Environmentally safe product developed with major university and USDA assistance EPA classified as a reduced risk. Biodegradable food-grade liquid GooseChase is sprayed on grass. Geese find it inedible, and seek untreated food sources elsewhere. Coverage: apply as needed: 1-Pint treats 5,000 Square Feet. Pests: geese, ducks, mallards. Uses: golf courses, airfields, condo complexes, large estates, city parks, hospital and school grounds, corporate campuses, any lawn, grass or turf area infested by geese.

Liquid Fence 147 Goose Repellent, 1-Quart Concentrate

by Liquid Fence

  • Formulated from natural ingredients
  • Works year round
  • Won't harm geese, turkeys or ducks when used as directed
  • Use with hose-end or tank sprayer
  • Reduces the habitation of geese, turkeys and ducks. ? Formulated from natural ingredients ? Works year round ? Won't harm geese, turkeys or ducks when used as directed Reduces habitation of geese, turkeys, and ducks

Designed to repel geese, turkeys and ducks from lawns, golf courses, landscaping or any turf areas where these birds are a problem. Unsightly, unhealthy bird droppings can ruin the outdoor experience for everyone. Now, with Liquid Fence Goose Repellent, damage to property from these destructive birds and the unsightly conditions they create can be virtually eliminated by dramatically reducing the habitation of geese, turkeys and ducks. Unsightly, unhealthy bird droppings can ruin the outdoor experience for everyone. Now, with Liquid Fence Goose Repellent, damage to property from these destructive birds and the unsightly conditions they create can be virtually eliminated by dramatically reducing the habitation of geese, turkeys and ducks.

 Repel the Geese with Sound

Scarey Sounds – There are tapes available of the distress call of a goose in trouble. This can be set up to go off with a motion detector or just when you spot a gaggle of geese on your property.


Noisemaking devices include tape recordings of goose distress calls; firecrackers; and other pyrotechnic products that are fired from a shotgun or flare pistol. If your community does not prohibit setting off firecrackers, try throwing some in the middle of the flock. It takes a special effort to be outside when the geese are present on the lawn, but firecrackers produce results. You may need to set off a dozen or so at a time to get them to move. Several applications of this firepower may be enough to keep them away for the rest of this year. Don’t throw firecrackers into water, though. They will not go off when wet.

Repel the Geese With Touch & Motion

Water Spritzing Repeller For Canadian Geese
SCARECROW is a motion-activated water sprinkling device that repels pest animals such as Canadian Geese by startling them with an unexpected spritz of water. SCARECROW is highly effective, is environmentally friendly and very humane. It does not hurt the animal. The effect of the sudden noise, movement and spray of water is both startling and immediate – animals quickly flee the area and avoid returning in the future! It will not activate for song-birds.
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Motion Tape Device
There are several versions of bird repelling tape on the market that when rigged properly will repel geese from the home landscape. Essentially you build a “maypole” device with 6 to 8 strips of bird repelling tape on top of a 4 to5 foot tall pole. Then you move the “maypole” around the yard day to day until the geese get aggravated and leave.

Bird-X TAPE-25 Irri-Tape Bird Repellent Ribbon

by Bird-X

  • Bothers all of a bird's senses
  • Simple to install
  • 3-D holographic effect
  • Use anywhere
  • Repels all pesky birds
Holographic iridescent diffraction foil drives away birds. Repel birds holographically, Irri-Tape bothers all of a bird's senses: Visual Scare: birds are scared by the material's sheen, as the light causes constantly changing reflections and shadows. Sound scare: birds are rattled by the fierce metallic noise irritape makes as it blows in the breeze. Physical Deterrent: birds are blocked by Irri-Tape and its brackets on any surface. Coverage: up to 1,000 Square Feet. Pests: pigeons, sparrows, starlings, crows, blackbirds, grackles, seagulls, swallows, woodpeckers, ducks, geese, predators and more Uses: yards, gardens, rooftops, parks, ponds, boat docks, private beaches, patios, balconies, any open outdoor area or any semi-enclosed area with access to light and wind.
 

Repel With Models of Predators

Visual devices include balloons with big eyes printed on them or kites shaped like birds of prey that stay flying by themselves. Other visual devices include plastic alligators, plastic swans, and plastic bald eagles but these do not have a good record of success.

Bird-X COYOTE 3-D 3-D Coyote Replica

by Bird-X

  • Life-like, full-size menacing predator
  • Safe, humane, and effective
  • Works without the use of dangerous chemicals
  • Life-like furry tail changes positions in the slightest breeze
  • Inexpensive goose control

Life-like, full-size menacing predator. 3D Coyote Decoy rids an area of disease-carrying Canada geese. It's Safe, humane, and effective. Works without the use of dangerous chemicals. Lifelike furry tail changes positions in the slightest breeze Provides 360-Degree coverage, visible from any angle-far superior to flat silhouette cutouts. Coverage: approx. 1/4-Acre. Pests: geese, ducks, rabbits, skunks, rodents. Uses: golf courses, businesses, homes, airfields, condos, large estates, parks, schools, hospitals, and any other grass/turf area.

 

Repel the Geese With A Pet Dog

The absolute best way to keep geese away is by using a dog. A border collie who shows a dislike for geese will work best, but any dog that likes to chase geese will do the trick. After a few weeks of steady harassment, the geese will leave. Check with local authorities or local animal control officer before trying this in an urban area. In some areas, you can hire someone who has a dog specially trained for this work.


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