Changes

LID practices are not designed to function as, or replace, natural wildlife habitat. In many cases however, wildlife will be likely attracted LID practices and this can have implications on the vegetated components of the feature and their function.

LID practices are not designed to function as, or replace, natural wildlife habitat. In many cases however, wildlife will be likely attracted LID practices and this can have implications on the vegetated components of the feature and their function. Landscaping with native species can have a positive effect on wildlife as well. Native plant species have co-evolved with the local insects, butterflies, birds and other wildlife and provide resources, especially in urban areas where natural habitat is scarce.

==Geese==

==Geese==

#Discourage the feeding of any wildlife: This may require public education with signage.  

#Discourage the feeding of any wildlife: This may require public education with signage.  

#Discourage geese from taking off and landing: Geese require open space which can be broken up with fencing or vegetation barriers such as hedges,  

#Discourage geese from taking off and landing: Geese require open space which can be broken up with fencing or vegetation barriers such as hedges,  

#Mow less frequently: Geese prefer to eat the shorter, younger shoots of turf grass. Reducing mowing saves maintenance budget, and on [[vegetation filter strips]] and in [[enhanced grass swales]] the roughness (Manning's 'n') is increased. Increased roughness slows flow, allowing more water to infiltrate into the soil.

#Mow less frequently: Geese prefer to eat the shorter, younger shoots of turf grass. Reducing mowing lowers maintenance costs and increases roughness (Manning's 'n') for [[vegetated filter strips]] and [[enhanced grass swales]]. Increased roughness slows flow, allowing more water to infiltrate into the soil.

#Bird deterrent tape: Geese are slightly discouraged by shiny/flickering/reflective movement. Foil tape or flags are available for this purpose.  This can be a useful strategy on recently seeded areas or on green roofs, in the late winter, at the start of nesting seaso

#Bird deterrent tape: Geese are slightly discouraged by shiny/flickering/reflective movement. Foil tape or flags are available for this purpose.  This can be a useful strategy on recently seeded areas or on green roofs, in the late winter, at the start of nesting seaso

*Mesh is the first line of defense: 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[http://www.who.int/ith/2017-ith-chapter7.pdf?ua=1],  

*Mesh is the first line of defense: 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[http://www.who.int/ith/2017-ith-chapter7.pdf?ua=1],  

*The Ministry of the Envionment and Climate Change permit just two larvicides to be used to kill mosquito larvae growing in the water[http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/info_mosq.htm#larvicides]:

*The Ministry of the Envionment and Climate Change permit just two larvicides to be used to kill mosquito larvae growing in the water[http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/info_mosq.htm#larvicides]:

#Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti):Note that provincial regulations permit only granular application, rather than 'dunks' or 'pucks' available elsewhere. This means frequent application may be necessary,

#Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti):Note that provincial regulations permit only granular application, rather than 'dunks' or 'pucks' available elsewhere. This means frequent application may be necessary(Note: Bti has limited efficacy in water bodies with high organic and silt content)[https://www.ontario.ca/page/permit-applicant-guide-private-land-controlling-mosquito-larvae-prevention#section-1]

#Methoprene: This product can only be used by licensed individuals as it is slightly toxic to some fish species.  

#Methoprene: This product can only be used by licensed individuals as it is slightly toxic to some fish species.  

*Mineral oil or liquid soap: A small quantity of either one of these will disrupt mosquito larvae at the surface of the water. This can be effective in residential [[rain barrels]], but requires regular application.

*Mineral oil or liquid soap: A small quantity of either one of these will disrupt mosquito larvae at the surface of the water. This can be effective in residential [[rain barrels]], but requires regular application.