Canada geese Egg Addling

Faced with the daunting task of decreasing the Canada geese population, and not just in NY, scientists have tried to find a variety of suitable alternatives to extermination or culling. One intriguing method is Canada geese egg addling. Addling treats a goose egg before hatching to render it sterile. If performed correctly, the female goose will continue to incubate the eggs as usual. This contrasts egg and nest destruction which will often lead to the goose laying a new batch. Interestingly, egg addling is species specific. Not surprisingly, it requires education and training or the results will be ambivalent at best. Also, since it is considered a humane addition to population control, laws and regulations apply to its proper administration.

The primary concerns with any population control program, especially concerning wildlife, is effectiveness and legality. Although a federal permit is no longer needed for Canada geese egg addling in Long Island or Westchester County, proper execution is best left to professionals. Standard Pest Management has teams trained in proper techniques and educated on the regulations concerning federally protected species.

They are skilled in ensuring humane treatment of the eggs and proper disposal if applicable. Furthermore, they will make sure all prospective sites and actions are properly registered with the governing officials in NY. Egg addling can be an effective step in long term management of burgeoning Canada geese populations in NYC and Westchester County.