Koggenland takes action to reduce geese nuisance with animal-friendly egg treatment
Residents of Koggenland may soon experience less disruption from geese, as the municipality implements a humane method to control their growing numbers. The initiative targets damage to green spaces, droppings on paths, and traffic hazards caused by the birds.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Koggenland (Noord-Holland) |
| Method | Egg treatment with corn oil to prevent chick development |
| Period | March through October |
| Affected Areas | Municipal-owned locations with significant geese nuisance |
| Goal | Reduce geese-related damage, pollution, and traffic risks |
| Reporting Nuisance | Via Fixi |
The Municipality of Koggenland is responsible for managing public spaces and addressing environmental nuisances that affect residents' quality of life. This includes implementing measures to control wildlife populations in a humane and sustainable manner.
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Municipality of Koggenland tackles nuisance caused by geese
In Koggenland, the number of geese has increased significantly in recent years. In some areas, this is causing problems such as damage to grass fields, droppings on walking paths, and dangerous traffic situations. For this reason, the municipality is once again implementing nest management this year to reduce the nuisance in an animal-friendly manner.
From March through October, a municipal employee visits locations where geese are causing significant nuisance. These are areas owned by the municipality. In the nests, a large portion of the eggs are briefly submerged in corn oil. The eggs are then returned. Due to the oil, no chicks can develop in these eggs.
This method is animal-friendly. The adult geese continue to incubate and notice little of the treatment. No young or adult geese are harmed. In the following years, the geese often choose different nesting sites because fewer chicks hatch at the old locations. As a result, the nuisance at these sites is expected to decrease.
The municipality is addressing the nuisance because geese cause damage to greenery, pollute paths with droppings, and sometimes display aggressive behavior. They can also pose a danger in traffic.
Reporting nuisance
Are you experiencing nuisance from geese? Report it via Fixi: fixi.nl/koggenland.