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minute intervals during late morning through early evening each count day. <br />Fecal counts were made every 3 to 5 days by sampling 10, 1 -m2 subplots <br />situated along the transects. After samples were taken, each transect <br />was raked to avoid recounting fecal deposits on the next sampling day. <br />The number of fecal deposits per m2 were counted and compared between <br />plots throughout the study, and served as an indicator of intensity of <br />goose use. <br />Experiment 1 <br />On June 2, MA was applied with a model 412 SOLO backpack mistblower <br />on the treatment plots at a rate of 8.4 lbs. of active ingredient (a.i.) /acre <br />(9.4 ,kg a.i. /ha) with a high - volume spray (Table 1). High - volume spraying <br />caused the formulation to be distributed as a fine mist. Each treatment <br />plot received a rate equivalent to 7 gal. of formulated MA per acre mixed <br />1:3 with water as specified on the experimental label. Control plots <br />remained untreated. <br />Experiment 2 <br />On 8 June, all four plots were treated with MA. Plots T1 and T2 (prior <br />treatment plots, Fig. 1) were given the same application rate (8.4 lbs. <br />a.i. /acre), however, the formulated product was mixed 1:2 with water and <br />applied as a low - volume spray. Plots C1 and C2 (prior controls, Fig. 1) <br />were treated with 16.8 lbs.. a.i. /acre (18.8 kg a.i. /ha) of formulated MA <br />mixed 1:2 with water. This was also applied as a low- volume spray to <br />create larger droplets, .thereby providing a more dense coating of MA on <br />individual blades of grass. <br />ANOVA models (Abacus Concepts, Inc. 1989) were used to test the null <br />hypothesis of equal treatment effects among control and MA- treated plots <br />for the mean number of goose feces deposited /m2 /day. Linear regression <br />models were used to evaluate peak daily goose counts at King's Park over <br />time. <br />RESULTS <br />Peak numbers of geese visited King's Park each day during 1200 to <br />1800 hours. Generally, few geese ( <10) were at the park before 0700 <br />hours or after 2000 hours, indicating the flock did not roost - on the pond <br />during the night. It was not possible to determine night -roost locations <br />of geese using the park each day. <br />A few geese using the park each day had been neck - collared previously <br />(B. Swift, NYS Dept. Environ. Conserv., pers. commun.). Observations of <br />Page 78 <br />