Bird Control, Geese Removal & Pigeon Deterrent News

Backyard Birding Contest Brings Out the Colors Close to Home

May 14, 2020
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Global Big Day Backyard Birding Contest on May 9! The Covid-19 restrictions may have kept us from the parks and trails this year, but our contest participants proved there was still plenty of great birdwatching to be done right in our own... Read More

Bird Deterrent Strategies for Food Supply Safety

May 12, 2020
At a time when the food industry is struggling to manage the devastating effects of the coronavirus, the recent outbreak of avian flu in South Carolina was a stark reminder that the threats to our food supply come in many forms. Confirmation of the highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza (HPAI)... Read More

Backyard Birding: It’s Contest Time!

May 6, 2020
May 11 Update – Today’s the deadline: Don’t forget to submit your backyard birding photos and results from your Global Big Day efforts. We can’t wait to see them! Email them to vwilliams@wildgoosechasers.com and include “Backyard Birding Contest” in the subject line. Saturday, May 9, is the Global Big Day... Read More

How to Get the Most Out of Backyard Birding

May 6, 2020
Birds are often described as a universal treasure. People from all walks of life, ages (kids love birding too!), ethnicities, political affiliation, and socioeconomic status can enjoy and appreciate birds. Spring migration is the pinnacle of birdwatching with hundreds of species dressed in their best plumage traveling to their summer... Read More

Bird-Related Indoor Air Quality Issues: A Threat to Human Health

April 23, 2020
Knowledge, as we've learned only too well in recent weeks, is one of the best defenses when it comes to preventing the spread of disease. Unfortunately, some of the most serious health hazards associated with birds are among the least familiar. Many people do not understand the risks associated with... Read More

The Science Behind Safe, Effective Bird Deterrence

April 21, 2020
Wild Goose Chase offers a wide variety of humane bird management and deterrence tools and techniques. These tools are designed to cause behavioral or physical changes in the species they are targeting. This means that when Wild Goose Chase brings a specially trained dog to manage your nuisance geese removal... Read More

Gull Roof Nesting: What to Know & Do

April 20, 2020
Wild Goose Chase has managed urban populations of gulls for over 20 years. In that time, we have seen major increases of gulls utilizing business rooftops for nesting sites. The flat, high areas appeal to nesting gulls because they are safe from ground predators. Gulls get very aggressive around their... Read More
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Preventing Window Collisions & Death of Migratory Birds

April 17, 2020
Twice a year, most native birds make an incredible journey of thousands of miles to travel back and forth from their wintering area to their breeding area. This journey is fraught with perils: predators, weather, loss of habitat and stopover feeding grounds, and… WINDOWS. Collisions with windows are the second... Read More

End Your Bird Conflicts with Customized Structural Bird Deterrents

April 14, 2020
Birds can be a beautiful and beneficial addition to our properties, but in large numbers or during nesting season, they can create a significant risk to human health and safety. Wild Goose Chase has a variety of tools that eliminate bird conflicts and help create a safe and healthy environment.... Read More

Bird Deterrence for Food Safety: Combating Threat vs. “Nuisances”

April 8, 2020
Professional bird control services provide an important benefit to many businesses responsible for the health and safety of their customers, visitors and workforce. But few have as great a responsibility to public health and safety as those in the food supply chain. In ordinary times, most people don’t give a... Read More