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<p>Canada Geese and Cackling Geese can cause damage by eating vegetation, and mess by leaving droppings. In some urban settings they can pose a further nuisance by alarming members of the public.

<p>Canada Geese and Cackling Geese can cause damage by eating vegetation, and mess by leaving droppings. In some urban settings they can pose a further nuisance by alarming members of the public.

They are often associated with stormwater management ponds. As many forms of LID reduce or eliminate standing water, the habitat for geese is reduced.  

They are often associated with stormwater management ponds. As many forms of LID reduce or eliminate standing water, the habitat for geese is reduced.  

However, geese have even been found nesting on extensive green roofs in our region. So here are some tips on control: </p>

However, geese have even been found nesting on extensive green roofs in our region. <br>Here are some tips on control: </p>

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<li>Discourage the feeding of any wildlife,</li>

<li>Discourage the feeding of any wildlife,</li>

<li>Discourage geese from taking off and landing. <br> Geese require open space which can be broken up with fencing or vegetation barriers such as hedges </li>

<li>Discourage geese from taking off and landing. <br> Geese require open space which can be broken up with fencing or vegetation barriers such as hedges </li>

<li>Mow less frequently. <br> Geese prefer to eat younger shorter shoots of turf grass. Reducing mowing saves maintenance budget, and on [[vegetation filter strips]] and in [[enhanced grass swales]] the roughness (Manning's 'n') is increased. Increased roughness slows the flow of water,permitting more of it to infiltrate into the soil. </li>

<li>Mow less frequently. <br> Geese prefer to eat the shorter, younger shoots of turf grass. Reducing mowing saves maintenance budget, and on [[vegetation filter strips]] and in [[enhanced grass swales]] the roughness (Manning's 'n') is increased. Increased roughness slows the flow of water,permitting more of it to infiltrate into the soil. </li>

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===Mosquitoes===

===Mosquitoes===