Goose Control Committee: Chairperson Needed
Dave Rago, Patrick Crunk, Bob Donald and Rich Droste
The Goose Control Committee works closely with the DNR and EGLE to ensure all permits and laws are followed. All participants of Goose Control activities must take a class presented by the DNR.
As in years past, Lake Shannon plans on doing an egg collection on LSA properties in the Spring of 2023. The DNR specifies the collection period based on migratory patterns and the weather. Residents can contact the Goose Committee to notify of any nests on their property to give permission for egg removal.
Disease Risks Caused by Canada Geese
A single goose can defecate every 20 minutes up to 1.5 pounds each day.
Research has shown that the excrement of geese contains a wide variety of pathogens capable of infecting humans and that can also be transferred to the water and air quality. The potential health risk posed by Canada geese feces at freshwater beaches presents an emerging public health issue.
Disease Pathogens that Canada Geese carry:
Bacteria:Chlamydiosis
E-coli
Listeria
Pasteurella multocida
Salmonella
Campylobacter jejuni
Helicobacter canadensis,
Parasites:
Cryptosporidium
Giardia
Toxoplasmosis
Viruses:
Avian influenza, including H5N1
Fungi:
Histoplasmosis
https://gogeesego.com/diseases-canada-geese-carry/
https://www.ohiogeesecontrol.com/diseases-that-canada-geese-carry/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26414207/
DNR Goose Facts:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/wildlife/nuisance-wildlife/nuisance-canada-goose-faqs
Dave Rago, Patrick Crunk, Bob Donald and Rich Droste
The Goose Control Committee works closely with the DNR and EGLE to ensure all permits and laws are followed. All participants of Goose Control activities must take a class presented by the DNR.
As in years past, Lake Shannon plans on doing an egg collection on LSA properties in the Spring of 2023. The DNR specifies the collection period based on migratory patterns and the weather. Residents can contact the Goose Committee to notify of any nests on their property to give permission for egg removal.
Disease Risks Caused by Canada Geese
A single goose can defecate every 20 minutes up to 1.5 pounds each day.
Research has shown that the excrement of geese contains a wide variety of pathogens capable of infecting humans and that can also be transferred to the water and air quality. The potential health risk posed by Canada geese feces at freshwater beaches presents an emerging public health issue.
Disease Pathogens that Canada Geese carry:
Bacteria:Chlamydiosis
E-coli
Listeria
Pasteurella multocida
Salmonella
Campylobacter jejuni
Helicobacter canadensis,
Parasites:
Cryptosporidium
Giardia
Toxoplasmosis
Viruses:
Avian influenza, including H5N1
Fungi:
Histoplasmosis
https://gogeesego.com/diseases-canada-geese-carry/
https://www.ohiogeesecontrol.com/diseases-that-canada-geese-carry/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26414207/
DNR Goose Facts:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/wildlife/nuisance-wildlife/nuisance-canada-goose-faqs