Do Canada Goose Problems Affect My Property Values?

Canada geese are nice to see every now and then. But when dozens of geese decide to settle on your property, they can quickly become a problem. Large flocks eat your grass, leave droppings everywhere, and can get aggressive if they have a nest nearby. So can goose problems lower your property values? Absolutely. We can’t tell you exactly how much it’ll cost you, but a serious goose infestation can definitely make your property less appealing to buyers.

In this blog, we’ll go over all the ways nuisance geese can affect your property values and what you can do to get rid of them.

How Nuisance Geese Can Make Your Property Less Attractive

Goose Droppings Everywhere

One of the worst parts about a goose infestation is that they poop…a LOT. A single Canada goose can produce 1 to 2 pounds of poop every day, defecating once every 20 minutes or so. Most buyers want a clean property. A flock of birds pooping all over your lawn, sidewalks, patio, and other outdoor areas won’t help you in this department.

Canada Geese Damage Landscaping

Geese love large, open areas with lots of short grass. This makes your well-manicured lawn very attractive to them, especially if you live near a body of water. Geese turn shoreline property into goose property. Large flocks of Canada geese can spend hours eating grass and moving across the same area. All that grazing and trampling can leave you with damaged landscaping.

Geese Make Outdoor Areas Harder to Use and Enjoy

As you know, property value is about more than the building itself. Buyers are also paying for the yard, pond, walking paths, and other outdoor features. Those features aren’t as valuable if people don’t want to use them. For example, a pond or lake near your property can be a major selling point. But if the grass and sidewalks around it are covered in goose droppings, it becomes less appealing.

Goose conflicts are another issue. Canada geese can get aggressive when people get too close to their nesting areas. Geese might not look like fighters, but they can seriously injure you if you get too close to their nests. Buyers don’t want to have to worry about their safety when spending time outdoors.

Canada Geese Can Pollute Ponds and Waterways

Canada geese can also pollute bodies of water on your property. Their droppings create environmental issues by adding nutrients and bacteria to ponds. These nutrients speed up algae and weed growth, turning your water green and cloudy. This means higher maintenance costs for pond treatments. Save your time and resources by partnering with a goose control company before the problem gets out of hand.

Properties Vulnerable to Goose Problems

As we mentioned before, Canada geese love areas that have lots of open grass and easy access to water. We can help property owners get rid of geese at:

Homes with ponds
Lakefront communities
Golf courses
Corporate campuses
Apartment complexes
HOAs
Retention ponds
State parks
Public and private schools
Sport fields

Why Canada Geese Keep Coming Back to Your Property

Some Canada geese are migratory, only spending the fall and winter here. Others are resident Canada geese that stay here all year long. A resident Canada goose population is the worst problem to have because when geese find a spot they like, they stick with it.

Plus, over the last several decades, more and more geese have become resident geese because we’ve created ideal habitats for them. They love our well-manicured lawns, office complexes, and golf courses. Suburban areas don’t have many predators, and they don’t face much hunting pressure. Our winters are mild, and people feed geese, so they have year-round access to food too.

This is where geese management services come in.

How Property Owners Can Get Rid of Canada Goose Problems

There are several approaches to geese wildlife control. The best strategy depends on your property and how many geese you have:

Traditional Goose Control

One option is habitat modification. Letting vegetation grow taller around a pond, creating shoreline barriers, and reducing easy access between the grass and water on your property can make your area less attractive to geese. Another option is goose deterrents, like visual and sound devices. These are okay, but sometimes the geese can get accustomed to them over time.

Border Collie Geese Management with Goose Masters

Our preferred method is border collie goose control. Our trained border collies can pressure Canada geese into leaving your property without physically harming them since the geese see our dogs as predators; repeated visits can make your property feel unsafe to them. We’ll visit your property on a regular schedule to make sure your flock gets the message. One visit will remove the geese temporarily, but you need regular visits to change their habits for good.

Why You Should Address Goose Property Problems Early

Stop Geese from Settling In

Goose problems are easier to take care of early on, before they nest on your property. A few geese visiting now and then might not be a big deal, but if they start returning every day and nesting on your property, your problem can grow quickly.

Minimize Cleanup

Early action also limits the amount of cleanup and landscaping repair you’ll need. You won’t have to repair as much landscaping or clean up your ponds if you act quickly.

Discourage Nesting

Geese are harder to remove once they’ve begun nesting and raising goslings on your property. They get much more aggressive when they have nests to protect, and there are federal rules you have to follow when it comes to goose nests and eggs.

Contact Goose Masters Today

Geese Control Services in North Carolina and NE Florida

Have geese taken over your home or business? Our team of border collies can help you get rid of Canada geese on your property without harming them. Contact Goose Masters today to learn more about our goose control services.

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