WHEN YOU NEED BIRD CONTROL IN CALGARY, CHOOSE TERMINIX CANADA
Do you need bird control in Calgary? Our humane bird pest control and bird exclusion team use humane techniques to send nuisance birds like house sparrows, pigeons and starlings packing for good.
Bird Control In Calgary With Tried-and-tested Techniques
If you suspect you have a bird infestation, it’s important that you seek professional bird control in Calgary immediately. When birds create nests and lay their eggs on your property, it can be very difficult to enjoy your space. Birds can get nasty and overprotective if you or your guests get too close to their nests. Additionally, they drop feces all over your property and spread dangerous parasites and disease to you and your pets.
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Common Birds In Calgary
American Crows
Size: 40 to 53 cm long, wingspan of 85 to 100 cm.
Colour: All black including their legs and bill. American crow feathers appear brownish when crow molting occurs.
Behaviour: A highly social bird species, American crows flock by the thousand. Viewed mischievously in common folklore, this isn’t unfounded with these intelligent birds more than adept at infiltrating garbage bins and foraging farms for discarded food. Forming close family units, American crows can be aggressive when aggravated or disturbed. Therefore, you should choose Terminix Canada for American crow control.

House Sparrows
Size: 14 to 18 cm long, wingspan of 19 to 25 cm.
Colour: Brown to grey colour variations in their feathers.
Behaviour: House sparrows only eat insects when their babies are young. During the rest of their lifespan, they enjoy a diet that includes grain crops, grain and other seeds. They often begin breeding in March and may continue until August. A pair raise up to four broods every year, having as many as six eggs at a time.

Black-Billed Magpies
Size: Adults are 45 to 60 cm long, wingspan of approximately 60 cm.
Colour: Black and white with blue-green hints on the wings and tail.
Behaviour: Constructing large and messy stick nests, black-billed magpies breed in spring and produce between 5 and 8 eggs a year. Often discovered in Calgary city gardens preying on other birds or foraging for food, this carnivorous bird species’ natural habitat is within clumps of trees in pastureland. If you need safe and humane magpie control or magpie removal, Terminix Canada is highly experienced in deterring magpies.

Pigeons
Size: 29 to 37 cm long, wingspan of 62 to 72 cm.
Colour: Grey-blue feathers with iridescent throat plumage. Yellow, greenish and reddish-purple markings along their wings and neck, usually with a dark tipped tail.
Behaviour: Pigeons’ heads often move rhythmically and sway forward and backwards as they walk or stand. They are monogamous birds who mate for life. Their only defence mechanism against predators is flying, and despite having many predators, their population isn’t in any danger.

Starlings
Size: 19 to 23 cm long, wingspan of 31 to 44 cm.
Colour: Black, glossy feathers with a metallic/iridescent sheen.
Behaviour: Starlings form communal roosts which may end up being home to 10,000 more birds. During their migration, the flock populations can grow into hundreds of thousands in Southern Ontario and some other provinces. They nest in tall trees or buildings and enjoy feeding on wild or cultivated fruits like berries or cherries.

Woodpeckers
Size: Differs by species. Downy woodpeckers are 14 to 17 cm long with a wingspan of 25 to 30 cm. The northern flicker woodpecker is approximately 11 to 14 cm long with a wingspan of 42 to 54 cm.
Colour: Differs by species. The downy woodpecker is black and white patterned. Males have a small red patch on the back of their head. Northern flicker woodpeckers in Calgary have a mostly brownish body with dark patterned spots and red underneath their wing and tail feathers.
Behaviour: Rising and falling, the agile downy woodpecker rushes between tree limbs and tall weeds to search for food, whining loudly in spring and summer. Elsewhere, northern flicker woodpeckers are more ground-based but when they do frequent trees, they perch themselves upright. Calgary is also home to the hairy woodpecker, the yellow-bellied sapsucker, and the pileated woodpecker. Our woodpecker control and woodpecker removal gets results.

Frequently Asked Questions
When Are Birds In Calgary Active?
Pigeons are active year-round whereas the main nesting season for house sparrows is April to August. During summer, starlings migrate north, as far as the territories before returning south in large numbers during winter.
What Issues Do Birds In Calgary Cause?
Many birds carry lots of diseases and parasites, from mites or fleas, to potentially fatal diseases such as histoplasmosis, chlamydiosis, salmonellosis, toxoplasmosis, and more. These parasites or diseases can harm humans, pets and livestock.
Many species of birds can destroy your garden by feasting on your fruit, vegetables, or freshly planted seeds. Their droppings and nests can make a mess of your home or property.
When attempting Calgary bird removal, it’s important you hire a professional like Terminix Canada to remove them, as you must abide by regulatory restrictions.
Why Is There A Bird Infestation On My Premises?
Many species of bird reside near humans because our environment provides them protection from predators. Living near humans also provides them with more opportunities to scavenge food from gardens, flowers, bird feeders and littered food found in parking lots or patios.
How Can I Keep Calgary Birds Away From My Home?
Eliminate any open sources of food you can spot, including bird feeders. Cover outdoor garbage containers tightly and fix any broken or deficient drainage systems. Repair and seal any outdoor areas of your property where birds may make nests and cover your vents and openings with wire mesh.
Our Calgary Bird Control And Calgary Bird Removal Works In Three Easy Steps
Bird Inspection
On your initial service, we’ll hunt high and low for birds and their nests, documenting our findings in a comprehensive inspection.
Bird Defence
After inspecting and investigating your bird infestation, Terminix Canada devises a unique removal plan that includes permanent humane wildlife removal solutions to prevent birds returning.
Bird Monitoring
If birds come back to your home, so will we. Our custom bird control techniques adapt with the seasons to address seasonal bird activity in your area.
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Other Pest Control Services We Provide
Calgary Ant Control
Our Calgary ant control team eliminates all types of Calgary ants including carpenter ants and pavement ants. When you need Calgary ant removal, we respond quickly and efficiently. Using ant baits, ant traps, get-based ant pesticides and interior / exterior ant spray, these are proven Calgary ant killers.
Calgary Bed Bug Control
Need help exterminating Calgary bed bugs? Our Calgary bed bug control utilizes products that keep you and your property safe. We combine different products for the best bed bug treatment in Calgary. When you need a bed bug exterminator in Calgary, choose Terminix Canada.
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When Calgary cockroaches are causing sleepless nights, you need our Calgary cockroach control. We use safe chemical treatments to kill Calgary cockroaches. This minimizes the chance of a future cockroach infestation and ensures a secure and healthy environment. Book our cockroach control in Calgary now.
Calgary Fly Control
We understand how annoying it is having an infestation of Calgary flies in your home or business. The housefly and fruit fly carry and spread diseases. That’s why our Calgary fly control and Calgary fly removal gets rid of all Calgary flies for good. Our housefly and fruit fly trap utilizes light for proper results.
Calgary Rodent Control
Not only do Calgary mice make people uncomfortable. They cause structural damage to homes and businesses too. We have over 20 years of experience in Calgary mice control. We handle Calgary mice and pocket gophers fast and humanely for a complete solution.
Calgary Spider Control
Calgary spiders are a nuisance and disruptive to your daily life and peace of mind. But fear not, our Calgary spider control can help. We use residual pesticides inside and around your property to get rid of Calgary spiders for good. When you need a Calgary spider exterminator, choose Terminix Canada.
Calgary Wildlife Control
Preserve your property and keep wildlife out with our humane Calgary wildlife control. Whether you need raccoon removal in Calgary or skunk removal in Calgary, we’ll protect you from these meddlesome animals. From preventative to emergency Calgary wildlife control, we’re your go-to solution.
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