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===Geese===
 
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<p>Canada Geese and Cackling Geese can cause damage by eating vegetation and leave droppings. In some urban settings they can pose a further nuisance by alarming members of the public.
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They are often associated with stormwater management ponds. As many forms of LID reduce or eliminate standing water.
  
 
===Diggy creatures===
 
===Diggy creatures===

Revision as of 17:56, 1 June 2017



Geese[edit]

Canada Geese and Cackling Geese can cause damage by eating vegetation and leave droppings. In some urban settings they can pose a further nuisance by alarming members of the public. They are often associated with stormwater management ponds. As many forms of LID reduce or eliminate standing water.

Diggy creatures[edit]

Are they a problem?

Mosquitoes[edit]

A mesh size of 1.5 mm or smaller is recommended where a screen is used to exclude mosquitoes from a tank or other standing water[1].

Humans[edit]

Vandalism exists. Recommend signage and engagement.