Which method is not effective for discouraging geese and may even attract them?

Which method is not effective for discouraging geese and may even attract them?

• A. Fountains in ponds
• B. Lawn sprinklers set to water the lawn
• C. Noise makers such as propane cannons
• D. Visual scare devices such as scarecrows

Answer: (A)

Geese will stick around areas that provide safe water and easy access to feeding spots, so deterrents work best when they disrupt access or create a clear, uncomfortable cue for the birds. A pond fountain does not block landing or feeding; it simply adds moving water and spray without making the area less inviting. In fact, the fountain can attract more attention to the water feature and keep geese in the vicinity, making it less likely they’ll be deterred. That’s why this method is not effective for discouraging geese and may even encourage them to remain. Other approaches rely on startling or distracting them (like loud noises or sudden sprays) or creating a visible cue that makes them rethink the site, which is why those options are typically more successful at reducing goose presence, at least initially.

Geese will stick around areas that provide safe water and easy access to feeding spots, so deterrents work best when they disrupt access or create a clear, uncomfortable cue for the birds. A pond fountain does not block landing or feeding; it simply adds moving water and spray without making the area less inviting. In fact, the fountain can attract more attention to the water feature and keep geese in the vicinity, making it less likely they’ll be deterred. That’s why this method is not effective for discouraging geese and may even encourage them to remain. Other approaches rely on startling or distracting them (like loud noises or sudden sprays) or creating a visible cue that makes them rethink the site, which is why those options are typically more successful at reducing goose presence, at least initially.