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Author(s):Jiggens, Mike
Author Affiliation:Production & Design, Turf & Recreation, 123 B King St., Delhi, ON, N4B 1X9
Title:Leading a wild goose chase: Inflatable alligators work like magic for golf course superintendents in fending off destructive Canada geese
Source:Turf & Recreation. Vol. 7, No. 6, September/October 1994, p. 30-31, 33.
Publishing Information:Delhi, Ontario: Turf & Recreation Publishing, Inc.
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Branta canadensis; Bird control; Pest control; Preventive control; Control methods; Golf courses in the environment; Experimental products
Abstract/Contents:Discusses the problems caused by Canada geese to the golf courses of Ontario. As the flocks of geese took up residence in nearby wetland areas and use the fairways and greens as playgrounds for their day-to-day activities, they were causing several hundreds of dollars' damage to the greens, forcing superintendents and their staff to spend a lot of additional man-hours to tackle the necessary repair work. "A $17 inflatable alligator has proven to be a sound investment for preventing thousands of dollars' damage to greens at some southern Ontario golf courses. The "Scary" looking creature has helped to keep destructive Canada geese at bay."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: GEESE
Note:Reprint appears in Clippings [Washington], Winter 1995, p. 4-5, with variant pictures
Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Jiggens, M. 1994. Leading a wild goose chase: Inflatable alligators work like magic for golf course superintendents in fending off destructive Canada geese. Turf Recreat. 7(6):p. 30-31, 33.
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