How much OvoControl does a goose or duck need to consume every day?
Just one (1) ounce of OvoControl per goose per day will prevent eggs from hatching. OvoControl must be fed beginning 10-14 days prior to and until the end of the egg laying season. In practical terms, this means a baiting program starts in late February and ends in late April, a total of 10 weeks. For ducks, the program can last longer since the birds can lay eggs more than once a year. What does OvoControl Cost? Depending on your supplier, the cost of an OvoControl G program is roughly $12.00/goose/season. What happens if a raptor consumes a goose or duck that has been treated with OvoControl? Will the raptor’s eggs also not hatch? Fortunately, the chemistry of the active ingredient assures that there is no risk of any effect on a raptor. To have an effect, the bird MUST consume the bait raptors enjoy fresh meat and fish, not OvoControl bait. Once OvoControl is digested and absorbed, it is no longer biologically available to another bird. There is effectively no risk of secondary toxi
