Memorial Park Pulling Out All the Stops to Get Rid of Geese
The mayor of Michigan's Harbor Beach Memorial Park admitted they have a serious goose problem. An overwhelming number of Canada geese have commandeered the park's waterfront as their main habitat. The large, brazen birds have created a massive nuisance for residents and park maintenance crews. Weighing up to 17 pounds and consuming up to four pounds of grass daily, a goose's simple digestive tract processes food rapidly—taking roughly seven minutes from beak to tail. The result: a single adult goose produces up to 1.5 pounds of droppings every day. Combine that volume with rapid breeding habits, and you quickly face an unmanageable mess.
After researching options, Harbor Beach park officials attempted using firecrackers to get rid of the geese. Unsurprisingly, noise scare tactics alone proved ineffective over time. The only reliable strategy for clearing invading geese is to deploy professional-grade, non-lethal goose deterrents (geese are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act). Here is what the goose control experts at Bird B Gone recommend:
Effective Goose Deterrents
1. Avian Migrate Liquid Goose Repellent
Ideal for expansive turf and grassy park areas, Bird B Gone's Avian Migrate Goose Repellent uses Methyl Anthranilate (MA)—a food-grade grape extract—to irritate a goose's trigeminal nerve and mucous membranes. This non-toxic spray is easy to apply with a commercial or garden hose sprayer. Routine irrigation and rain will not wash Avian Migrate off, and environmental runoff is completely safe. One gallon treats and protects up to 16,000 square feet of lawn.
2. Sonic Goose Control Devices
Bird B Gone's Bird Chase Super Sonic operates as an audio deterrent by broadcasting authentic, pre-recorded predator and distress calls that trigger a goose's instinct to flee. The system operates on standard 110V AC power with a 50-foot cord, delivering reliable performance in any weather. Featuring a built-in light sensor for flexible day, night, or 24-hour operation, a single speaker covers up to 1 full acre, with expandable satellite options covering up to 5 acres. The UV-protected, weather-resistant enclosure ensures long-term outdoor durability, and sound output can be adjusted between 65 and 105 decibels.
3. Visual Predator Decoys
Lifelike 3D Coyote Decoys leverage visual deterrence by convincing geese that a natural predator is stalking the grounds. Constructed from weather- and UV-resistant high-density plastic, these visual scares feature moving components that react to ambient breezes. Periodically relocating the decoys maintains the illusion of an active predator, preventing geese from habituating to the threat. Each pack includes two complete coyote decoys with mounting hardware and ground stakes.
Bird B Gone is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of commercial bird control products, providing humanely engineered solutions for bird-free properties. For expert product selection, layout advice, or professional installation assistance, contact Bird B Gone at 800-392-6915.