BIRD
CONTROL
Bird Control
One does not immediately think of birds as pests. Generally they are considered pleasing and vital to our environment and people of course keep them as pets as well. For the most part this is the norm and perfectly in line with living in harmony with the nature that surrounds us. However, there are times when birds can become an issue. Nesting habits of some birds, their ability to swarm in large numbers, aggressive tendencies toward people, and their droppings that can be potential for health hazard. These are all instances when birds become pests.
You may not think about bird pest control until you suddenly find damage to your home or commercial building or bird droppings everywhere.
At Apex Pest Canada we know how to effectively perform bird control services for homes and businesses. We get rid of the problems and then install bird control devices that will prevent them from returning.
Bird Control
One does not immediately think of birds as pests. Generally they are considered pleasing and vital to our environment and people of course keep them as pets as well. For the most part this is the norm and perfectly in line with living in harmony with the nature that surrounds us. However, there are times when birds can become an issue. Nesting habits of some birds, their ability to swarm in large numbers, aggressive tendencies toward people, and their droppings that can be potential for health hazard. These are all instances when birds become pests.
You may not think about bird pest control until you suddenly find damage to your home or commercial building or bird droppings everywhere.
At Apex Pest Canada we know how to effectively perform bird control services for homes and businesses. We get rid of the problems and then install bird control devices that will prevent them from returning.
European Starling
European Starlings are now among North America’s most numerous songbirds. These birds are about 20 cm long and have glossy black plumage with a metallic sheen, which is speckled with white at some times of year. They are stocky black birds with short tails, triangular wings, and long, pointed bills. Though they’re striking eye-catching birds, they can become problematic for their abundance and aggressiveness. European starlings can pose some health risks because large flocks leave large amounts of droppings around human habitations. We can help protect your property from a variety of bird species, from European starlings, to seagulls and pigeons.
Rock Pigeon
Rock Pigeons are a common sight in cities around the world. They can be seen sprawled on streets and public squares, living on discarded food and offerings of birdseed. In addition to the typical blue-gray bird with two dark wing bars, you will often see flocks with plain, spotted, pale, or rusty-red birds in them. Rock Pigeons are tubby birds with small heads and short legs. Their wings are broad but pointed wings and the tail is wide and rounded. Pigeons often gather in flocks, walking or running on the ground and pecking for food. When alarmed, the flock may suddenly fly into the air and circle several times before coming down again.
Sparrow
Small and intelligent, sparrows are mostly brown and grey with black striping around the eyes and neck. They are typically 6.3 inches long and weigh just over an ounce. These are highly adaptable birds who often nest in structures, living off food scraps. Sparrows prefer building their nests in house shutters, drainage piping, building rafters and corrugated metal siding and other small, enclosed places. They have about 20 offspring a year, and without effective bird controls, their numbers rise rapidly to infestation levels. At Apex Pest Canada we can assist with their humane control and removal from your business or residential premises.
Pharaoh Ant Control
Pharaoh Ants are one of the most common pests in homes and businesses in Canada. From their home base in the western hemisphere, Pharaoh ants are one of the most invasive species around. They will set up colonies practically anywhere they can get water and food, so even if your colony isn’t on the move at the moment, it might be in the future!
Pharaoh Ant Control is something you don’t want to have to deal with in your home and business. These ants have an unpleasant pheromone that repels them from other ants and makes them stronger in number, which means it’s difficult to control or get rid of them without the help of professionals like Apex Pest Control Services. If you think you might have Pharaoh Ants in your home, business, or building, contact the experts at Apex today and get the help you need to keep these invaders out of your life!
What are Pharaoh ants?
Pharaoh ants are small, light-brown, and yellow or orange ants that are notorious for their aggressive nature and ability to invade buildings. Pharaoh workers are slow but when they do move, they will carry a large load of items back to the nest.
Pharaoh worker size is about 1.5 to 2 mm long. Colonies can number from a few hundred to more than 30,000 ants. Pharaoh ants have three stages of life – egg, larvae, and pupae. The adults lay eggs on a specific substrate where they hatch and become larvae after two days. Larvae then develop into pupae before transforming into adults that go out on raids for food.
Though they may not be the most dangerous of insects, an infestation can be an extreme annoyance and a serious problem for those in the food and medical industries. For these reasons, it’s best to keep them from entering your home altogether.
Where Do They Come From?
The Pharaoh ant is an invasive species that can be found all over the world. They thrive in warm, wet climates, so they are often found near drains or other areas with standing water. Pharaoh ants can also enter your home through cracks or gaps around windows or doors. In addition to a home invasion, Pharaoh ants can also invade a business when they have access to deliveries of food or products.
What Do They Eat?
Pharaoh ants like to eat a variety of things. They enjoy sweet substances, such as honey or syrup, but they also consume meats, fats, greases, oils, cheeses, and other dairy products. These ants are commonly referred to as sugar ants because they love sugar-based foods. Since Pharaoh ants love sugar-based foods, it’s important for businesses to store food in containers with tight seals and don’t allow any crumbs on tables or floors.
What Damage Can They Cause?
Pharaoh ants are dangerous because they will eat anything. These tiny insects are particularly dangerous in hospitals because they can also spread diseases, like salmonella and typhoid fever, and feed on the injury of a patient. Pharaoh ants can also cause a significant amount of damage to homes and businesses as well, due to their ravenous appetite for all kinds of food items and their ability to chew through just about any surface material.
How Can You Get Rid of Them?
At Apex Pest Canada we specialize in bird control for commercial and industrial businesses, as well as residential homes. Our team is trained in humane removal of birds to ensure we do not harm them or their offspring You don’t have to compromise the aesthetics of your premises to ensure effective, long term solution to issues arising from unwanted birds. Call us today for a free on-site consultation and quote. We are Surrey’s trusted company to eliminate your problem with European starlings, pigeons, sparrows, and other types of birds that can potentially become a nuisance.
Apex Pest Control
Apex Pest Canada company is your one-stop solution to all your pest control needs. Our pest control services are available for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. With the help of our dedicated and trained technicians, we help customers get rid of all types of pests. Our goal is to provide you with quality service to achieve your satisfaction. Providing healthy and happy working environments that meet or exceed customer expectations is our goal. As a company, we strive to treat our customers with honesty, integrity, respect, and professionalism.
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Invisible doesn’t always mean unnoticed. You can’t always see where pests are hiding, from bed bugs and ants to cockroaches and rats. Pests are a serious problem that can damage your home or even harm you. You can get peace of mind by letting our experts remove unwanted pests from your home – and make sure they don’t return.
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There are many ways pests can damage your facilities, put your employees at risk, and damage your commercial reputation, as well as violate regulations you must follow as a business owner. Apex Pest Canada technicians will work with you to develop the individualized, legally compliant pest management plan you require.
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