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Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc

Pest control Company in Calgary, Alberta.

Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc is a pest control company based in Calgary, AB. Its listed services include rodent control and mosquito control. Its Certified Pesticide Applicators, trained through Lakeland College is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with Lakeland College, Province of Alberta before work starts.

4.5on Google · 140 reviews68 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc has served Calgary since 1958 and works from 235 Exploration Ave SE, in the industrial park near Seton in the city's far southeast. It is family run, and owner Keith Petrie has more than 40 years in the trade. Cal-Rid uses integrated pest management and focuses on finding entry points. Services cover mice, voles, skunks and pigeons, plus ants, spiders, wasps, cockroaches, bed bugs, carpet and larder beetles, box elder bugs, flies and mosquitoes. New technicians train in-house for three months and certify as pesticide applicators through Lakeland College. The company runs unmarked vehicles for privacy. Google shows 4.5 from 140 Google reviews, read November 11, 2026.

  • Best for mice, voles and skunks handled by a long-standing local firm
  • Serving Calgary since 1958, family run
  • 4.5 from 140 Google reviews is the lowest rating on this list

Company Facts

Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.5out of 5
Customer reviews
140on Google
In business
68years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on November 11, 2026. Years counted from 1958.

The work

Best for
Mice, voles and skunks handled by a long-standing local firm
Primary service
Pest control

Where

Headquarters
Calgary, AB
Service area
Calgary
Emergency service
Not advertised

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Not advertised
Financing
Not advertised

Credentials

Certified Pesticide Applicators, trained through Lakeland College
Certified Pesticide Applicators, trained through Lakeland College (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc

Cal-Rid brings more than six decades of local history and real technician training. Its 4.5 rating is the lowest here, with complaints about bait use near a natural area. Ask about methods and warranty terms before booking.

Best forMice, voles and skunks handled by a long-standing local firm

What We Like

  • Serving Calgary since 1958, family run
  • Owner Keith Petrie has more than 40 years in pest control
  • Technicians certify as pesticide applicators through Lakeland College
  • Unmarked vehicles for customer privacy
  • Open Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., per Google

Things to Consider

  • 4.5 from 140 Google reviews is the lowest rating on this list
  • Older reviews criticise poison bait use next to a natural area
  • One reviewer says a mouse warranty was not honoured; get terms in writing

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc

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Google rating

4.5

Based on 140 Google reviews

Review data updated November 11, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars82%
  • 4 stars4%
  • 3 stars1%
  • 2 stars2%
  • 1 star11%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 140 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on November 11, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Linda D5.0

    We have used CalRid several times over the last few years to get rid of voles and mice. This year we will have them back for refils for prevention heading into the winter.<br>I have found their exterminators professional and thorough. Most exceptional is Nancy! She is friendly and understanding and a pleasure to work with.

    November 2026Google
  • Samuel Ross1.0

    We hired Cal-Rid for pest control and they completely failed to address a rodent issue. When we contacted them about the problem, the technician told us to call another company for help. That is unacceptable. You do not get to collect payment for pest control and then advise the customer to hire someone else when the job isn’t done.<br><br>This was a clear breach of the service we paid for and a total failure by both the technician and the company. Follow their guidance and call someone else.

    October 2026Google
  • Louis5.0

    Use them for your pest needs! Absolutely beyond satisfied with their top teir ability, workmanship, and professionalism. They removed a very stubborn pest from the entrance of our home, the cleanup was immaculate, and the prevention installed looks sturdy and built to last. Customer service went beyond their obligations for our sake as a family and if you need pest controll this company provides proper value of service. I will recommend these people to anyone in need of pest control! Thanks you guys!

    September 2026Google
  • Shannon Thiessen5.0

    I had an amazing experience with this company. Customer service was exemplary; they really care about you and your home and ensuring that they do a good job. I felt that they went over and above- I called them for a carpenter ant concern and they didn’t just address that but they also helped me find where they were getting in.<br>I also found out this is a third generation family business so when you call this company, you are getting close to a century of knowledge !!

    August 2026Google
  • Sharon Zunic5.0

    Coleman was the technician that came out to my place for exterminaton of bugs . He was friendly and made me feel at ease within minutes. Thank you Coleman<br>SZ

    July 2026Google
  • Kirsten Herron5.0

    I have a few neighbours who have had wasp issues and have wasp’s nests in cracks or under decks. We were chatting and the common theme was, “I did this or that with a store bought solution and they’re back”. When I found myself with a wasp’s nest myself, I wasn’t about to go down that road. I called cal-rid, they were out later that day and still, 5 days later, not a single one to be seen. They even guarantee it for 3 months to come back. Problem solved for $110 and with no headache for me.

    July 2026Google

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Ranked#7of 7 pest control in Calgary, ABre-checked November 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc Made Our Top 7

It holds position 7 in 7 Best Pest Control Companies in Calgary, AB (2026).

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What They Do

Services Offered

Areas Served

Based in Calgary, AB.

iAbout service coverage

Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.

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Company Background

About Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc

Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc is the oldest company on this list. The family-run firm says it has offered pest control in Calgary and southern Alberta since 1958, and owner Keith Petrie has been doing the work for more than 40 years. The office is at 235 Exploration Ave SE, in the business park near Seton and the South Health Campus, and Google lists Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., which helps working homeowners.

Cal-Rid describes its method as integrated pest management: find the entry points, fix the conditions, then treat. Its service list covers house mice, voles, skunks and pigeons along with ants, spiders, wasps, bees and hornets, cockroaches, bed bugs, carpet and larder beetles, box elder bugs, clover mites, sow bugs, root weevils, ladybugs, silverfish, Indian meal moths, flies and mosquitoes. The company says new technicians complete a three-month in-house training program and become certified pesticide applicators through Lakeland College before working alone, and most technicians have more than 10 years of experience. Vehicles are unmarked to protect a customer's privacy. Cal-Rid lists membership in the Canadian Pest Control Association, the Alberta Pest Management Association and the Better Business Bureau, and posts several industry awards, including a 2023 Industry Excellence Award for Keith Petrie.

Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists holds 4.5 from 140 Google reviews, read November 11, 2026, the lowest rating on this list but still over the bar. Recent reviewers praise careful cleanup, thorough checks for openings and lasting results on wasps. Two older reviews criticise heavy use of poison bait stations for ground squirrels next to a natural area in Lynnview, and one customer says a three-month warranty on mice was not honoured.

It suits homeowners who want an established local firm, Saturday office hours and discreet service. It suits less well someone who wants wildlife handled without poison bait, so ask how the crew would deal with ground squirrels or gophers on your lot. Before booking, ask for the warranty in writing and the applicator certificate of the technician assigned.

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Credentials

  • Certified Pesticide Applicators, trained through Lakeland CollegeLakeland College, Province of AlbertaReported
  • Member, Canadian Pest Control AssociationCPMAReported
  • Member, Alberta Pest Management AssociationAPMAReported
  • Better Business Bureau memberBetter Business BureauReported
iWhat verified means here

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Other Sources

Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.5/ 5

    140 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #7 in Calgary pest control, November 2026

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Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc FAQs

  • Are Cal-Rid technicians licensed pesticide applicators?

    Yes, according to the company. Cal-Rid says technicians finish a three-month in-house training program and become Certified Pesticide Applicators through Lakeland College before working alone. It lists membership in the Canadian Pest Control Association, the Alberta Pest Management Association and the BBB.

  • What are Cal-Rid Pest Control hours?

    Google lists Cal-Rid at 235 Exploration Ave SE as open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sunday. Call (403) 233-0646 or use the form on its website for urgent requests.

  • What areas does Cal-Rid serve?

    Cal-Rid serves Calgary and southern Alberta and has done so since 1958. The site has pages for northeast communities such as Taradale, Falconridge, Temple and Whitehorn. Ask about warranty terms when you book.

  • Is Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 4 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc serve?

    Calgary. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Cal-Rid Pest Control Specialists Inc offer emergency service?

    Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
November 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
November 11, 2026
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
Could not verify
Certified Pesticide Applicators, trained through Lakeland College (reported only), insurance
Sponsorship status
No commercial relationship
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