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CALGARY’S BOXELDER (MAPLE) BUG PEST CONTROL SPECIALISTS
These bugs get their name from being found on or around maple, ash and boxelder trees. Characterized by their bright red/orange bodies when young, that become vibrant markings on their black or dark brown bodies as they age. Boxelder bugs congregate outdoors sunning themselves on warm walls, rocks or trees during the warmer days of fall and spring, but move into small cracks and crevices to overwinter once cooler temperatures prevail.
Cal-Rid Pest Control offers custom solutions depending on if treatment is required inside the home, outside or both.
If you think you need boxelder (maple) bug control in Calgary, call the experts at Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists.
We used cal-rid to clean a lot of pigeon feces from the balcony. The lady that came to do the work was incredibly good. First rate work and I would highly recommend them.
If you want a job partially done, these are your guys. Also no communication whatsoever and shows up with no notice. You guys know we are in 2025 right?
Thanks Cal-Rid! We had some nasty pigeons that took over our deck and Cal-Rid was super helpful in netting our deck to get rid of them. Very professional and hardworking.
I wanna give kudos to everyone in the office Nancy and Bree. And all their technicians and I have used them for my buildings multiple times and the energy and attitude is positive and they are efficient and effective at what they doKudos to Michelle and Aura. Great energy professionalismThey do their part of the job and get results and as an owner I also have to do my part to ensure that the problem doesn’t come back by maintaining a clean and clutter free spaceThank you again for all your service and every time I call it always brings a smile to my face with the energy on the other side
Two well-informed and compassionate employees listened carefully, explained a few things to me, and made good decisions based on my health concerns about spraying. Thank you, Cal-Rid.
Kevin of CalRid takes his job very seriously. He was very thorough in dealing with a mice issue at our apartment building. He communicated exactly what he did to rectify the problem and highlighted weak areas that need to be addressed. My experiences with CalRid have always been very positive. Good job hiring professionals!
We had three technicians (Colman, Geoff, and Keith) come into today to do treatments. They were very professional, and treated all the tenants with respect. Would highly recommend this company, great service from booking the appointments to the technicians coming to do the job.
Friendly and knowledgeable service, highly recommend Cal-Rid.If you can, ask for Kevin - he goes above and beyond to make sure you're properly taken care of!
I would like to recognize what an amazing job Nancy does, her customer service is one of the best I've ever seen, she is cordial, professional, she is very knowledgeable and help us every time she can. She is definitely a great asset for the company.Also would like to say what a great experience i had with Aura, she is patient with my residents, kind, and
We have been working with Cal-Rid Exterminators through our management company for many many wonderful years. Service provided by the office staff and all their field technicians is exceptional. Thank you all, for all the hard work you do in taking care of your customers needs and going above and beyond each and every time. Speaking to Nancy never ever fails to put a smile on my face and I always look forward to our conversations. She is truly a gem. Keep up the wonderful work guys. It's a pleasure working with you all.
Nancy booked our appointment and was cordial and helpful. She dispatched Michelle, who was efficient, friendly and proactive. Cal-Rid has always given us good service, this was exceptional.
The Cal-Rid team is amazing! I've had three different wasps nests on my property this summer (July-August 2024) leading to me, and some others, getting a few nasty stings.The first was a huge paper nest high on the roof's eaves, way too high to reach without a ladder. Later, I had two yellow-jacket nests in cracks under the patio steps and in the front yard.Cal-Rid immediately sent out their specialists who each time destroyed the nests immediately, spraying white powder insecticide directly into the nests and killing the yellow jackets and wasps for good.The guys (and one young lady) were super efficient, friendly and took the time to explain things to me.... how that professional-strength white powder needs to get to be brought by the wasps to the larvae for the whole colony to die ... how the stuff I'd bought myself, Raid Wasp and Hornet spray, isn't strong enough to do the trick, and in fact can just make those wasps angrier.I learned that a good sized nest, like the paper one I had, can have four hundred wasps. So in addition to pest removal, I got a bit of science education, too. Haha!Been stung a LOT by wasps over the course of my life, and I'm done with trying to handle them by myself.You've got to go with the professionals, and I give Cal-Rid Pest Control the highest recommendation.Plus, their dispatcher, Nancy, is one of the friendliest people I've ever talked to. Great company!
I just had Kevin and Michelle come by to help us with a rodent problem and they were prompt, professional and knowledgeable. My experience with this company from the booking to paying the invoice has been excellent.
I sent an email at night and was contacted first thing in the morning. They sent a team out to remove a nest of wasps that had made a home in my eavestrough above my door. They were so friendly, so quick and efficient and gone before I knew it. Everyone from Nancy who booked my appointment to the two heroes that climbed the 20 ft to remove the menace 😊 were so friendly and kind. Would highly recommend this team in the future. Now my neighbours can bbq in peace again. LolThank you! 🙏
Cal-Rid is my go to if we have issues on our rentals. I trust them to resolve things totally and I am never disappointed. They solved a skunk issue, woodpecker issue, a wasp nest issue.Kevin has now just dealt with a cockroach issue and I’m ever so grateful for their experienced guys. Thank you Cal-Rid.
Cal-Rid was wonderful to work with right from the startto help me get rid of ants in my home. Nancy was very helpful when I called and my service technician Mark was wonderful to work with. I will definitely refer friends and family.
Phenomenal customer service - Nancy and her tech team went the distance. Had issues with carpet beetles suddenly in my rental after a tenant was evicted during swift building owner sale to new owner an. Tried everything before spraying through many phone calls and emails but in the end had to spray twice.
Used twice on separate occasions for wasp nest removal. They responded fast and got the job done. Fearless around those wasps! Their dispatcher/operator Nancy is thorough and a pleasure to deal with over the phone. Highly recommend their services.
This is the 2nd year Cal-Rid has come to the Rescue. Last year I had hornets/wasps and one visit from the pros at Cal-Rid and no more wasps. Today they saved the day by taking care of some sort of bees that had a nest in the ground where my dayhome kids play.Wonderful people work there from the folks that answer to the phones to the technicians who get the job done.
Very impressed with the professionalism and compassion being demonstrated in handling our very challenging situation. We are dealing with dementia and hoarding and a huge mouse infestation in an elderly parent's house where the problem had been ignored and kept secret while it got out of control. Kevin has been our technician and he is excellent. We are finally making some progress with the nightmare in the house and Kevin has been very helpful and understanding on top of doing a great job. Nancy and Iris in the office have also been wonderful.
I was going to hire but the lady who answered the phone was very rude, unhelpful and could understand english very good. Asked her if they could get rid of spiders and earwigs. Her response " I don't know I'll have to get someone to contact you". Seriously this is your JOB! I can not believe this person is hired. Hired for what? just answering the phone and refusing to help customers.I see the company responded and I find it very interesting that the company somehow magically knows when I called, my name and number to see that I called outside a certain time frame. Talk about gaslighting and a total disregard. Can't hire an "answering service'" where the person actually knows what the company does then why hire someone! Get a answering machine, that would be more helpful.
Terrible customer service and booking. While the lady you speak to on the phone is very friendly, I've had multiple issues with them getting dates wrong or not cancelling when asked.I called these guys about a month ago for a treatment. First they got the date I agreed on wrong and showed up days early trying to get into my building. When I called them to see what was going on they reiterated they had me down for that day even though it was never agreed upon. Got a new appointment set up weeks later.I ended up going with another provider and called to cancel my appointment which was set for last Friday. All of a sudden I'm getting a call today on Thursday where they're asking me to confirm tomorrow's appointment. What appointment?Not only did I cancel the service weeks ago but they didn't even have the date right AGAIN.So they don't book you correctly and they don't cancel appointments when asked. Cool.
kevin was very knowledgeable regarding our pigeon problem. Did an assessment when he came. Also gave me more helpful tips to deter the pigeons or other birds from returning. Very friendly, pleasant, courteous and respectful when entering our home answered all my questions.
These people are great to work with and they have a sense of morals and ethics regarding sentient beings that are deemed " pests"They are not just about making money. They have standards and that can be difficult to find in this industry. Nancy is an absolute gem as well!
I had them to exterminate mices in my house and ended up with more mices jumping up and down yhe house... They give 3 month warrantee but they do not honor it. I ended up with another provider and paied for both!!!!The second provider was all right.
A five-star pest control company, no doubt. Prompt response and dispatch—extensive expertise in addressing various pest issues. Nancy is truly exceptional to work with.
We had noise coming from the walls in the basement and my son was all stressed out. Nancy took my call and said Aura will be there in 20 minutes. They both were amazing and empathetic. Aura took care of everything and even went above and beyond to seal the walls so that similar incidents dont happen again. Thank you Nancy and Aura. You both saved the day and the bird that was trapped is now free and living how it was meant to. Highly recommend this company so call them without a doubt. Thank you again.
My experience with Cal-Rid was exceptional! The booking process with Nancy was seamless and friendly, with clear communication on the preparation list. On-site, Mike, the technician, was fantastic - a great communicator who kept me informed throughout. Cal-Rid exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend them for their excellent service and customer care.Thank you, Cal-Rid, for a job well done!
Cal- Rid was hired by Calgary Housing to come to my house. The first two visits were fine. The third has been horrible. I contacted both Calgary Housing and Cal-Rid to inform them that I have dogs and I have to be home for the appointment. I specifically specified that then cannot enter.....my 16 year old daughter was home (no ones business) I took time off work for the appointment. They showed up early and guess what.....attempted to enter my home with the Calgary Housing Rep. They violated the safety of my daughter, my dogs and violated my sense of security. It was a good thing I took extra precaution to make sure they couldnt enter. Complete disregard for the safety of the employee and the tenants. Very dissapointing.
Mike was excellent at checking our house for any possible openings. Haven’t had an issue with mice since he’s been here. Great customer service from the team that takes the calls to the end result. Will definitely have them back for routine maintenance.
I phoned 3 other pest control companies and was put on hold for each one. I then phoned Cal-Rid and the phone was answered immediately by a very friendly person. We had a very bad wasp problem near our front door and someone came out to our house promptly and sprayed all of the wasps. I was delighted with the customer service and the efficiency. Valerie
Fantastic company to deal with from start to finish. I had an ant infestation in my backyard underneath my deck. The customer service at Cal-Rid is excellent with quick booking. The technician Glen arrived at the scheduled time and treated the area and other parts of the backyard where ants are located. He was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. The price was very reasonable. I will certainly use Cal-Rid Exterminators for future pest control.
KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL
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.
RESPECT FOR ANIMALS & THE ENVIRONMENT
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.
PROPER TRAINING AND LICENSING
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.
FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT WORKS BEST
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.
REASSURANCE THAT OUR WORK WORKS
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.
MORE EFFECTIVE, LONG-TERM SOLUTION
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.
REDUCED RISK OF ACCIDENTAL CONTAMINATION
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.