Get outta here geese!

Who you gonna call? Goose management.

Geese aren't welcome in Kelowna parks and beaches. 

The City of Kelowna now has a permit from Canadian Wildlife Service to discourage geese from settling in various areas of the city.

The proactive measure is meant to help residents increase enjoyment of beaches and parks by reducing goose droppings and the effects it can have on beach water quality.

Dennis Ingram, who's in charge of bird control for the city of Kelowna said 100 geese can poop up to 1,000 pounds in a week.

"Kids want to play in it, and when you step in it, it can go into your car and then your house. Disease can spread really fast so this prevents it," he said.

The permit allows for the use of scare techniques such as lasers, falcons, dogs and noise makers.

Geese will also be discouraged from settling on sports fields where they can cause damage to turf, increasing the time and cost for maintenance.

Goose management is conducted seven days a week from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. year-round, but peak activity will occur in the spring and fall when there is generally an increase in the goose population.