Residential Pest Control in Toronto

Toronto's most common residential pests shift with the seasons. House mice are the top fall and winter call, moving indoors as temperatures drop. German cockroaches are prevalent year-round in apartments and older buildings. Carpenter ants and pavement ants peak each spring. Wasps and hornets peak in summer. Bed bugs are a year-round concern across condos, hotels, and rental units throughout the city. Raccoons and squirrels are most active in residential attics during late winter and spring.

Yes, when applied correctly. All products are Health Canada approved and used following Integrated Pest Management protocols, meaning we apply the lowest-toxicity effective approach for each situation. For most spray treatments, we recommend keeping pets and children away from treated areas for 2 to 4 hours while surfaces dry. We provide specific guidance on re-entry timing and safe preparation steps based on the treatment type used.

Treatment time varies by pest and property size. General spray treatments for ants or spiders take 1 to 2 hours. Rodent control including inspection, bait stations, and exclusion work takes 2 to 3 hours. An initial cockroach treatment is usually 1.5 to 2 hours. Treatments for bed bugs are the most time-intensive, ranging from 3 to 4 hours for a targeted Aprehend application to a full day for whole-home heat treatment.

\It depends on the method used. For spray or bait treatments, we ask that pets and family members stay out of treated rooms for 2 to 4 hours while surfaces dry, but full evacuation is not required. Heat treatments for bed bugs require everyone to leave for the full treatment duration. Baiting systems, exclusion work, and fungal applications require no evacuation at all. We explain exactly what to expect before starting.

Most cases require 2 to 3 visits. For conventional chemical treatments, a second visit 2 to 3 weeks after the first is necessary because eggs are protected by a shell that initial treatments cannot penetrate. The Aprehend fungal approach can reduce the number of visits required, as the spores continue working after application and spread through the harbouring colony. Every bed bug job is backed by a 90-day guarantee.

Yes. All pesticide applications in Ontario are regulated under the Pesticides Act. Our technicians hold valid applicator licences issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and we carry full liability insurance on every job. Any pest control company that cannot confirm their Ministry registration on request is applying pesticides without proper licensing.

For active infestations, contact us as soon as the signs appear. For preventative maintenance, most Toronto homes benefit from quarterly treatments covering all four seasons, particularly properties with a history of ants, cockroaches, or rodents. Condos, basement apartments, and properties near parks or ravines may benefit from more frequent check-ins. Ask us about our Home Protection Program for year-round scheduled coverage at a reduced rate.

We serve all Toronto neighbourhoods and the broader Greater Toronto Area, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, and downtown Toronto, as well as Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Ajax, Pickering, Oakville, and surrounding communities. Call us to confirm coverage for your specific address.

Yes. We use Health Canada registered products, targeted applications and tamper-resistant stations, and we tell you when treated areas are safe to use.

We are open 24 hours, and most homes in Toronto get a same-day or next-day visit.

For most treatments, only for a few hours while surfaces dry. Bed bug heat treatment usually takes 6 to 8 hours.

Yes. Our home protection plans start at $39 per month and include seasonal visits and free re-treatments.

Yes. We treat condos, apartments and rentals and can coordinate with property managers and landlords.

Yes. Every treatment comes with a written guarantee, and bed bug treatments carry our 100% removal guarantee.