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Ants
Family Formicidae
Carpenter, pavement, pharaoh and field ants are the most common in Toronto homes.
Pest Library
Identify the most common pests in Toronto and the GTA: what they look like, where they hide and how professionals get rid of them. Not sure what you have? Send us a photo or book a free inspection.
How to Use the Pest Library
Correct identification is the first step in any treatment plan. Two ants that look almost the same can need completely different solutions: carpenter ants damage wood and their nest has to be found, while pharaoh ants split into new colonies if they are sprayed. The same is true for the different cockroach species found in Toronto homes.
Each guide in this library explains what the pest looks like, where it hides, the signs of an infestation, the health or property risks and the treatment methods our licensed technicians use. The guides are written for Toronto and the GTA, so they focus on the species and seasons you will actually deal with here.
When a guide matches what you are seeing, it links to the matching service, such as ant control, cockroach control or bed bug treatment. Still not sure? Send us a photo or book a free inspection and we will identify it for you.
Bed Bugs
Cimex lectularius
Small blood-feeding insects that hide in mattresses, furniture and walls.
Mice
Mus musculus
House mice move indoors every fall and squeeze through dime-sized gaps.
Rats
Rattus norvegicus
Norway rats burrow along foundations, decks and gardens and enter through drains.
Cockroaches
Order Blattodea
German cockroaches are the main species in GTA kitchens, condos and restaurants.
Spiders
Class Arachnida
House spiders, cellar spiders and the occasional black widow.
Wasps & Hornets
Family Vespidae
Yellow jackets, paper wasps and bald-faced hornets peak in late summer.
Raccoons & Wildlife
Procyon lotor and others
Raccoons, squirrels and skunks that den in attics, chimneys and under decks.
Species Guides
Detailed guides to the most common species in Toronto and the GTA.
Ants
Carpenter AntsPavement AntsPharaoh AntsHouse AntsArgentine AntsField AntsCornfield AntsCrazy AntsFire Ants
Cockroaches
Spiders
Not sure what pest you have?
Our licensed technicians identify it for free during your inspection.
Partnership and Affiliations
Pest Control Pro is affiliated with leading industry organizations, including the National Pest Management Association, the Canadian Pest Management Association and the Structural Pest Management Association of Ontario, which hold us to the highest standards of quality and professionalism.
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