Ants are social insects that live in colonies. With over 100 different species in Canada proper identification is so important. Knowing the type of ant helps us find the source, and determine the most effective treatment for ant infestations. Ants can be a nuisance inside and outside, entering at a door threshold, or taking over the entire structure. Some could be interested in finding easy access to food and water, while others could be damaging the home by chewing on wood declining its structural integrity. With solutions that range from bait to dusts, aerosols, and even power spraying Cal-Rid can find the right solution for both residential and commercial properties.

These ants are one of the smallest species at only 1-2mm in length. They are yellow or light brown, almost transparent. They often use wiring or piping to travel through walls, and between floors so are often found in kitchens and bathrooms eating sweet and fatty foods.
These ants are detectable with their black bodies, red legs and a single node. It's crucial to remove these ants from your property because they nest in wood and can cause severe structural damage if left unchecked. They generally come up in places where wood comes in contact with humidity.
These ants have grooves on their head and thorax, with a stinger at the tip of their abdomen. They build their colonies under sidewalks, foundations, compost heaps, bricks and stones. You might find them looking for food on your kitchen counters or in your bathroom.
If you aren’t sure what kind of pest is infesting your home, let us help you identify that pest. Whatever your type of ant infestation might be, we can provide you with efficient solutions. To learn more about our ant control services in Calgary, speak to us today!
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Cal-Rid Pest Control has offered a range of residential and commercial pest control services in Calgary since 1958. We have the experience in providing effective, environmentally safe and humane solutions for rodent, bird and insect infestations. We also have products to help you prevent and get rid of pests in your home. Contact us now to claim your peace of mind!











































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In the animal control business, it’s easy to claim to know everything about the industry, but it is a completely different thing to actually be able to do the work successfully. When hiring an animal control specialist, be sure that the business is more than just talk and that they can also get the job done. Poorly trained technicians can result in inefficient work and safety or health concerns in the end, which could cost you time and money. Choose a specialist who has plenty of experience and will get the job done right.
Though having rodents and other unwanted pests in your home can be a major nuisance, the animals themselves are not to blame. Many animals that invade residences are simply looking for a place of shelter after being driven out of their natural habitat. When choosing a specialist for animal control in Calgary, you should be sure to ask about the company’s procedures and whether or not they remove the animals humanely. A good animal control specialist will be aware of the specific laws in place that specify proper treatment of wildlife and will be sure to follow them.
Be sure the company you hire is properly licensed to conduct the processes required for insect and pest control. This job requires the correct skills and know-how to complete it safely and successfully. By working with someone who is not properly licensed, you could be risking your family’s safety, property damage and inhumane treatment of the animals involved. Be sure to ask all candidates if their technicians have undergone proper training, if they have a trapping license and whether they conduct the process humanely.
Only an experienced professional can utilize past experiences and apply that knowledge to the task at hand. Cal-Rid Pest Control will look and determine what would be the best plan of action for rodent control in your Calgary home.
If the pests figure out another way to get in your home, our technicians will come back out and look at what’s happened to try and fix the problem. It’s doubtful that poison could be returned to the store it was bought from just because it was ineffective.
If you go to the store and buy rodent poison or a mouse trap, that could work for a single vermin, but if there’s more than one, it’s probably more cost-effective to hire an exterminator. In one session, we’ll look for areas of your home where mice and other rodents could be entering from, and put in place the proper steps to remove rodents from your home and keep them out.
Store-bought poisons to kill a rodent or other mammal can work, but it could also have an adverse health effect on home residents. A young child or pet could come into contact with those poisons and potentially suffer serious harm. Our fully licensed technicians will use materials that are intended for safe use near children and pets, and ensure that the best plan of action is implemented.










