Waterfowl Control
Waterfowl can become a serious nuisance on residential, commercial, municipal, and recreational properties. Geese and ducks may damage turf, foul sidewalks and parking areas with droppings, create safety concerns around ponds and retention basins, and become aggressive during nesting season.
Nuisance Wildlife Control, LLC provides professional waterfowl control services in Indiana and is permitted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources as Waterfowl Control Operators. Indiana DNR explains that permits are available for landowners experiencing economic damage or safety issues from Canada geese, and that trapping, capturing, relocating, or euthanizing Canada geese without a permit is illegal except during lawful hunting seasons.
Before hiring Nuisance Wildlife Control for any permitted waterfowl control work in Indiana, the property owner must first obtain the required permit in their own name. Indiana DNR states that landowners experiencing damage or safety issues from waterfowl may request a free permit online, and the request should indicate who will be doing the control.
Property owners may begin that permit process here:
Once the permit is secured, Nuisance Wildlife Control can perform authorized services as the designated Waterfowl Control Operators, in accordance with the terms of that permit and applicable state and federal law. This page is not legal advice; final eligibility, scope, and timing depend on the permit issued by DNR and any federal requirements that apply.
Our Waterfowl Control Approach
Every site is different, and the appropriate solution depends on the property layout, the species involved, the season, and permit status.
1. Site Assessment
We evaluate the property, identify where birds are feeding, loafing, or nesting, and determine which legal control options may apply.
2. Permit Coordination
If the work requires a permit, the property owner must obtain it first. Once issued, Nuisance Wildlife Control can operate under that authorization as the designated service provider.
3. Control Services
Depending on the permit and circumstances, services may include authorized capture, removal, or other approved waterfowl control measures.
4. Long-Term Prevention
Long-term success usually requires combining direct control with habitat modification and ongoing deterrence. Indiana DNR notes that nonlethal abatement methods provide immediate relief, but long-term success comes from following up with habitat management.
Nonlethal Harassment & Habitat Modification
The Indiana DNR describes abatement as the use of nonlethal harassment techniques to frighten and discourage Canada geese from using an area, and states these methods may be used without a state or federal permit as long as the geese are not injured, touched, or handled. DNR lists auditory, visual, and physical deterrents such as air horns, flagging, eye-spot balloons, dogs used only for chasing, sprinklers, and legal repellents used according to label directions.
Nest & Egg Considerations
The Indiana DNR states that nest removal may be carried out on property you own or have permission to be on if no eggs or geese are present. Once a Canada goose nest contains one or more eggs, federal permission is required before destruction or egg treatment can legally occur. DNR also notes that landowners must register each employee or agent working on their behalf for that process.
Because these rules are highly specific, it is important to address nesting activity early and to verify permit requirements before any action is taken.
Why Professional Waterfowl Control Matters
Waterfowl issues are not just a nuisance problem; they are also a compliance issue. Canada geese and other migratory birds are protected by state and federal law, and certain control actions cannot legally be performed without the proper authorization. Indiana DNR states it is illegal to trap, capture, relocate, or euthanize Canada geese without a permit except during lawful hunting seasons.
By working with Nuisance Wildlife Control, property owners can be confident that control work is approached professionally, responsibly, and within the framework of the permit process.
How Nuisance Wildlife Control Can Help
For homeowners, HOAs, property managers, businesses, churches, and municipalities dealing with persistent geese or duck problems, Nuisance Wildlife Control can assist by:
• evaluating the site and identifying problem areas
• helping determine whether permit-based control may be appropriate
• performing authorized work once the property owner’s permit is in place
• recommending deterrence and habitat changes for long-term relief
• reducing nuisance activity around ponds, lawns, entryways, and common areas
Schedule a Waterfowl Assessment
If geese or ducks are creating sanitation issues, turf damage, nesting concerns, or safety problems on your Indiana property, Nuisance Wildlife Control can help you evaluate the situation and determine the next step.
Call or Text: 812-801-7712
For Indiana permit requests, property owners may apply here first: