Canada Geese and Mylar Pinwheels
Mylar pinwheels are one way to deter Canada geese. Geese are sensitive to visual stimuli and may find the reflective surfaces and motion of the pinwheels unsettling. This can deter geese from sticking around, especially when they’re preparing to have their young. Above is a photo of mylar pinwheels set up around a large pond in Berks County. While these pinwheels can act as a deterrent for geese, Canada geese who have already had their young may not be deterred. If the young cannot fly, the geese may not be…
Pigeon-Proofing a Restaurant
Recently Wildlife Enterprises, LLC was called in to help control the amount of pigeons hanging out around a local restaurant. The pigeons were leaving droppings under windows, around the entrance, and on the restaurant’s front sign. While flocks of pigeons can be hard to get rid of, there are measures you can take to discourage them from spending time in certain areas. Before When Dan got there, he found that the building’s previous owners attempted to add some pigeon control measures, but they were not successful. Strips of tape with…