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Canada has so many bird species that we can not list them all here. Many can become a nuisance or a danger in some cases and need to be effectively controlled. Here are some common birds our Edmonton pest control company often encounters as we help clients control bird issues across Canada.
Alphabetically Listed – Bird Control Alberta
Why Are Canada Geese a Problem?
A few geese on the lawn might look harmless. But they can cause real trouble for your family and property:
- Health risks: Geese can carry germs that spread to people and pets. These include avian influenza, botulism, salmonellosis, duck virus enteritis, and cholera.
- Injuries: They hiss, chase, and attack. Kids and pets are most at risk of getting hurt.
- Property damage: They overgraze your lawn and leave droppings around doors, patios, and walkways.
Need Help With Geese on Your Property?
Please don’t try to remove them yourself. Geese are protected by law, so the wrong move can lead to fines. Call a trusted pest control company like Major Pest Control. We’ll make sure your treatment plan follows the Migratory Birds Convention Act and Alberta’s Wildlife Act.
Why Are House Sparrows a Problem?
House sparrows are not native to Canada. They are small, but they can cause big headaches:
- Health risks: They can pass germs to people, pets, and livestock. These include salmonellosis, toxoplasmosis, chlamydiosis, erysipeloid, and Newcastle disease. Some of these illnesses can be serious.
- Property damage: Their nests and droppings can damage roofs, vents, signs, and other parts of your building. They also tear up your landscaping.
- Harm to native birds: They are aggressive and push out birds like tree swallows, chickadees, and bluebirds.
Need Help With House Sparrows on Your Property?
Skip the guesswork. Call a trusted pest control company like Major Pest Control. We’ll find where they are nesting, remove them safely, and seal up entry points so they don’t come back. We’ll also make sure your treatment plan follows Alberta’s rules.
Why Are Pigeons a Problem?
Pigeons were the first bird people ever tamed, and they helped us for thousands of years. Today, they are mostly a nuisance around homes and businesses.
The bigger worry is your health. Pigeons can carry germs that spread to people and pets. These include toxoplasmosis, salmonellosis, histoplasmosis, tuberculosis, yersiniosis, and chlamydiosis. Some of these illnesses can be serious.
Need Help With Pigeons on Your Property?
Don’t take on a pigeon problem alone. Call a trusted pest control company like Major Pest Control. We’ll handle the birds safely and make sure your treatment plan follows Alberta’s rules.
Where Are Starlings Found?
Starlings are also called European starlings or common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris). They were brought to North America and now live in southern Canada and along B.C.’s Pacific coast. In summer, some even travel up into the Northwest Territories.
Why Are Starlings a Problem?
Starlings are a pest bird, and they cause trouble in a few ways:
- Noise: They are loud, especially when a flock settles on your roof or trees.
- Parasites: They can bring in fleas, mites, and bed bugs.
- Health risks: They can pass germs to people and pets. These include toxoplasmosis, salmonellosis, histoplasmosis, and chlamydiosis. Some of these illnesses can be serious.
Need Help With Starlings on Your Property?
Don’t try to handle a starling problem yourself. Call a trusted pest control company like Major Pest Control. We’ll remove the birds safely and make sure your plan follows Alberta’s rules.
What Does a Woodpecker Look Like?
Woodpeckers come in olive, brown, black, white, or red, or a mix of these. They are 7 to 50 cm long, with a wingspan of up to 75 cm.
They belong to the Picidae family and are found almost worldwide. Many have a small tuft of feathers (a crest) on top of the head.
Why Do Woodpeckers Peck?
Woodpeckers peck for a few simple reasons:
- To find food: They hunt for insects in dead or rotting trees. They also peck at siding, buildings, metal, and air conditioners.
- To make a home: They carve out holes for nesting or storing food.
- To send a message: They drum to talk to other woodpeckers.
Are Woodpeckers a Problem?
It depends on where they peck. On trees, they are helpful because they eat insect pests. On your home, they are a different story:
- Noise: The pecking is loud, and it often starts early in the morning.
- Damage: Pecking can damage your siding and other parts of your home.
Need Help With Woodpeckers on Your Property?
Please don’t try to scare or remove them yourself. Call a trusted pest control company like Major Pest Control. We’ll find out why they are pecking and stop the damage the right way. We’ll also make sure your plan follows the Migratory Birds Convention Act and Alberta’s Wildlife Act.
What Does a Black-Billed Magpie Look Like?
Magpies have strong black-and-white feathers. They are 45 to 60 cm long. (Please check the wingspan; see note below.)
Also called the American magpie (Pica hudsonia). It has a long, tapered tail and is found across Alberta and western Canada. They will eat nearly anything.
Why Are Magpies a Problem?
Magpies are smart and not picky eaters, which is why they show up around homes and farms:
- They eat almost anything. That includes other birds’ eggs.
- They hide food underground. Magpies sometimes bury food in caches around your yard.
- They can carry germs. Like other birds, magpies may pass illnesses to people and pets, including West Nile virus.
Can You Remove Magpies Yourself?
Unlike many other pest birds in Alberta, you can hunt and trap magpies without a licence. But removing the birds doesn’t fix why they came. If food, garbage, or easy shelter is drawing them in, new birds will move in later.
Need Help With Magpies on Your Property?
Call a trusted pest control company likeMajor Pest Control. We’ll find out what is attracting the magpies and help you stop them from coming back.
Final Reminder
We’re happy to help where we can. Contact us for a quote on our bird control services, and remember: we guarantee your satisfaction, or they are 100% free.