How much does Canada geese control cost on Long Island?
Pricing depends on property size, how established the flock is, and whether you need daily service or occasional visits. Geese Chasers builds each contract around the specific property rather than a flat rate, and offers a free site visit or phone consultation to scope it out before you commit to anything.
How does the Border Collie method actually get rid of geese?
Border Collies are bred to stalk and herd, not retrieve, so their low crouch and fixed stare read to a goose as predator behavior. The dogs never make contact with the geese. Repeated daily pressure convinces the flock the property isn’t safe, and they relocate elsewhere.
How long does it take to clear a property of Canada geese?
Initial clearing typically runs 4 to 12 weeks, with dog handlers visiting multiple times a day, 7 days a week. Timelines vary by flock size and how long the geese have been established on the property.
Do the geese come back after the initial clearing?
Some properties need service only seasonally, others require it year-round depending on food sources, water access, and migration patterns nearby. Geese Chasers offers ongoing maintenance visits and an on-call option for properties that see geese return periodically.
Is Canada goose control with dogs safe for children and pets?
Border Collies used for geese control are trained specifically to chase and herd, not to injure or capture. They’re socialized around children and other animals as part of training, and they don’t come into direct contact with the geese during a clearing.
What areas of Long Island does Geese Chasers serve?
Geese Chasers Long Island services Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Queens for commercial properties, golf courses, municipal sites, and residential communities.
Is it legal to remove a Canada goose nest or eggs?
Canada geese are federally protected, so nest and egg removal requires a permit. Geese Chasers files for an Egg Addling Permit through the DEC and handles the process, which must happen within the first 7 to 10 days after eggs are laid, before the embryo develops.
What happens if goslings have already hatched on my property?
Once eggs hatch, it’s illegal to harm or remove the goslings or the family. The geese stay on-site for roughly 70 to 90 days until the goslings grow flight feathers, at which point the whole family leaves together on its own.
Why don’t scarecrows, noisemakers, or fencing work for geese control?
Geese quickly learn that scarecrows, mylar tape, pop guns, and sound machines pose no real threat and habituate to them within days. A live predator threat, reinforced daily, is what changes their behavior long-term.
What’s the difference between maintenance visits, on-call service, and night runs?
Maintenance is daily, ongoing dog visits after the initial flock clears. On-call lets you request a visit when you spot geese, typically addressed within 60 minutes during business hours. Night runs target roosting geese found on-site after dark, based on droppings left overnight.
