Pest guides
Pest guides for Brampton, Toronto and the GTA.
Plain-English answers from licensed technicians: what you’re seeing, what it costs to fix, and what Ontario’s rules say.
All guides · 9 articles
Toronto's rat problem: why rodent complaints doubled in a decade
City data shows rodent service requests rose from 1,165 in 2015 to 2,523 in 2024. What is driving it, and what it means for your home.
Oct 8, 2026 · 6 min readBed bug heat vs chemical treatment: cost, visits and what works
Heat costs more upfront but usually takes one visit. Chemical costs less per visit but needs two or more. How to choose.
Sep 10, 2026 · 8 min readFall mouse-proofing checklist for GTA homes
The gaps to seal before the first frost, from garage door sweeps to dryer vents and utility lines.
Sep 2, 2026 · 6 min readGerman cockroaches in condos: why they spread between units
Shared walls, plumbing and garbage chutes make cockroaches a building problem, not just a unit problem.
Aug 19, 2026 · 5 min readCarpenter ants vs termites: how to tell the difference
Wings, waists and the sawdust test. What each pest means for your home and your budget.
Aug 5, 2026 · 4 min readIs your exterminator licensed? How to check in Ontario
Ontario requires an exterminator licence for anyone who performs extermination, unless exempt. What to ask before you book.
Jul 22, 2026 · 4 min readWasp nest removal: when to DIY and when to call a pro
Nest size, location and allergies decide it. A safety-first guide for GTA homeowners.
Jul 8, 2026 · 5 min readRestaurant pest control in Peel: building an audit-ready program
Monitoring, service logs and corrective actions that keep your kitchen ready for a public health inspection.
Jun 24, 2026 · 7 min readSeasonal alerts
Get ahead of the season, not behind it.
One short email at the start of each pest season, with what’s active near you and how to get ahead of it.