The northern flicker is a woodpecker with spotted feathers, and the males have a red or black mark by the beak. In Burnaby, they’re famous for drumming on houses.
They hammer on siding, chimney caps and metal vents to mark territory and sometimes to dig a nest hole. That’s loud at 6 a.m. and it can damage cedar siding.
Flickers are protected under federal migratory bird law. Pest Boss uses humane deterrents and repairs to get them to move on without harming them.
Give Pest Boss a call if you’re seeing any of these:
- Loud drumming on siding, vents or chimney caps early in the morning
- Holes in cedar siding or trim
- A bird clinging to the side of the house
See also our woodpecker page.
What’s included in our flicker control services
Because flickers are protected, the focus is on deterrents and fixing the damage.
- Free estimate by phone. Answer a few quick questions and we’ll give you a price.
- Inspection. We find where the birds are nesting, roosting and getting in.
- Deterrents. We install humane deterrents on the spots they’re drumming on.
- Sealing and repairs. We close off vents, gaps and openings they’re using.
- Clean-up advice. We’ll tell you how to deal with droppings and old nests safely.
Our technicians are licensed through the BC Ministry of Environment and fully insured.
What Burnaby customers say about Pest Boss
Here’s what a few of our customers wrote on Google.
“Pest Boss consistently delivers reliable pest control solutions. Having utilized their services personally and referred friends, I can attest to their hardworking nature and their ability to efficiently get the job done.”
Phebe T., Google review, 5 stars
“tl;dr: Super responsive, quick to follow-up, very thorough invoice with notes, super knowledgeable and hard working tech. 10/10 would recommend Pest Boss!!”
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“… Great for bed bugs, rats, ants, or anything else. Very fair pricing and very honest. Always shows up on time and goes out of the way to explain multiple treatment options. Does not try and drum up unnecessary work. Best in the Business! …”
Valet Holdings, Google review, 5 stars
What is the cost for flicker bird removal in Burnaby?
The cost for flicker bird removal in Burnaby is an estimated $330 to $600 for a home and $1,000 to $10,000 for a commercial building.
Where your price lands depends on how many birds there are, how much area needs deterrents or netting and how hard it is to reach. Big commercial roofs and parkades sit at the high end.
You’ll get a free estimate before any work starts, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Need help with flicker bird removal in Burnaby?
After a few simple questions, free estimates can be given over the phone for flicker bird removal in Burnaby and neighbouring communities. Call the Burnaby flicker control experts now at 778-953-2677 or contact Pest Boss by email.
