My neighbor continually puts feed out that attracts Geese. In order to get the feed from the park across the street, the geese come through my yard and driveway. Because the driveway temp is warm in the sun, the geese "camp" out on my driveway and crap all over it. They also do the same to sidewalk. It creates a real nuisance for anyone walking their dog or children to the park and a real nuisance for my property. Isn't there a law against feeding geese? We've asked nicely, but the neighbor isn't concerned over the imposition it has on us or the neighborhood. The only time the geese congrigate is when there is food. Simply eliminating the food source is the answer. PLEASE HELP!

What is the neighbor feeding the geese? Canada Geese are herbivores and can get all the nutrition they need by simply grazing on a lawn. There really is no need for the neighbor to supplement their diet. In fact, they could be doing more harm than good. An over-abundant food supply invites too many birds to an area which can cause the spread of disease. I'd suggest asking several neighbors to politely ask the neighbor to stop feeding the geese. There is no state law against feeding geese in residential areas. Some cities have ordinances against feeding wildlife, but I am not aware of one in Glen Ellyn. I'd encourage you to go out and scare the geese away whenever you see them on the property. If they get comfortable on the driveway, they'll attract more geese to the area. Simply shouting or clapping your hands while walking toward them should be enough to get them to move on. The males tend to be somewhat aggressive during breeding season, so carrying a broom to keep them a safe distance from you isn't a bad idea.