When businesses think about bird control, they usually focus on the upfront cost. Netting, deterrents, exclusion systems. It all looks like an expense. But here’s the part most companies miss:If you already have a bird problem, you’re already paying for it. Just not in one obvious line item. Instead, the cost shows up slowly, across […]
The Problem A Wild Goose Chase customer in Greenfield, Indiana, faced a persistent multi-year Canada goose problem that was impacting their operations and infrastructure. Goose fecal matter had accumulated heavily on their expansive roof, which measured over one million square feet, causing drains to clog and damaging the roofing membrane. The facility’s layout inadvertently created […]
If you manage commercial buildings, apartment communities, healthcare facilities, or retail centers, bird issues are part of the job. Nests in rooflines. Geese on landscaped lawns. Pigeons roosting on signage or parking structures. It can be tempting to treat birds like any other pest problem. Call a vendor, remove the issue, move on. But birds […]
The devastating impact of avian influenza on poultry operations cannot be overstated. Over the years, Wild Goose Chase has worked with farms across the Midwest that have faced catastrophic losses. One operation in eastern Indiana was forced to cull 5 million birds, while a neighboring facility in western Ohio lost 2 million birds. Even with government reimbursement programs, these […]
If you manage property across multiple states, you already know one simple truth: what works in one location doesn’t always work in another. Climate changes. Landscapes change. And when it comes to birds, species change too. That’s because of North America’s four major flyways Flyways are routes that guide millions of birds as they travel […]
If your business or property has dealt with gulls, you understand the level of destruction and obstruction they can present to facility health and business operations. Despite their nuisance behavior, gulls are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which means that removing their nests or eggs to control the gull population without proper […]
If you have ever dealt with pigeons on a building or job site, you know how quickly a few birds can turn into a much larger problem. They show up quietly, find a comfortable ledge or beam, and settle in. Before long, the signs are obvious. Droppings collect on walkways. Nests appear in corners that […]
Wild Goose Chase and Migratory Bird Management were both founded 27 years ago after our founder, Susan Hagberg, experienced an eye-opening sight while on a family vacation. Strolling through Washington D.C., Susan witnessed the Nation’s monuments—symbols of pride and history—swarmed by geese and covered in their droppings, making these public spaces less accessible and enjoyable […]
Finding a bird trapped inside your warehouse, sports facility, or factory might seem like a minor inconvenience, but ignoring the problem can lead to serious consequences. Bird droppings create slip hazards and carry diseases like histoplasmosis and salmonella. A single bird can contaminate products, damage equipment with corrosive waste, trigger additional cleaning services, and even […]
