Lethal scaring - Behavioral and short-term numerical response of greylag goose Anser anser

In conclusion, this study shows that lethal scaring can substantially decrease the number of greylag geese in damage prone fields for at least three consecutive days, hence this method may also work as a tool to reduce crop losses. Practical experience from tools for alleviating crop damage is available from both Europe and North America, but very little has been published. It is therefore important to evaluate the effectiveness of the available tools under controlled conditions to increase our understanding of appropriate preventive tools and provide guidelines for stakeholders involved in the multifaceted area of goose management and crop protection.