Not all Coloradans want to share their cities with Canada geese and their poop – a wildlife manager shares the control methods that work

Although Canada geese were not purposely reintroduced in urban areas, many have made cities their permanent homes.

By: Mark Vrtiska, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: July 30, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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By Mark Vrtiska, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The phone call to my office was a typical one for mid- to late June: Canada geese were causing a problem. There was too much poop, and they were eating some flowers. The former was all too common, but the latter part was somewhat new, and the location was a first-time complaint. So, I found myself driving to the caller’s house to investigate and talk with the homeowner.

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