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We have been hired by your management company to help with the problems associated with the overpopulation of Canada Geese.

Resident Canada geese are responsible for significant landscape damage, and can cause a major financial impact to property owners. The droppings are unsightly, and there is evidence that the bacteria can be harmful to water supplies, and unhealthy for humans. The Geese can become aggressive during the nesting and hatching season, and may expose property… Continue Reading →

Yes. The goal of a hazing program is to imprint fear of certain areas in the Geese.

Yes. Canada Geese are protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, and are ultimately regulated by The U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service. The Migratory bird act governs what measures can and cannot be used to control the population. Any work performed by Atlantic goose Management will conform to all of the rules… Continue Reading →

There are two types of Geese in Massachusetts, resident and migratory. Resident Geese were released in the early 1920s from decoy flocks, and have never migrated. Resident Geese number over one million in the eastern states alone, and are increasing at 14% per annum. Resident Geese are usually responsible for the majority of complaints.

The program should be administered and conducted only by trained professionals. You can however assist by insuring that you do not feed the geese.

In some cases, the Geese have been imprinted to an area for several years. In these areas, it may take many months, or even years to make a significant impact on the population.

The following organizations can help Contact Us: info@atlanticgoosemanagement.com U.S. Fish And Wildlife Mass Wildlife