Pest guides for Canadian homes
Straight answers on identification, risk, treatment and cost β then a licensed local pro when you need one.
Rodents
Insects
Ants
Trails in the kitchen usually mean a nest nearby, not a one-off.
Get help βCarpenter Ants
Large black ants that excavate wood β damage adds up quietly.
Get help βCockroaches
German cockroaches multiply fast and almost always need a pro.
Get help βSpiders
Mostly harmless in Canada, but heavy webbing signals other pest activity.
Get help βFleas
Pet treatment plus home treatment β one without the other fails.
Get help βTicks
Yard treatment matters most where Lyme disease risk is expanding.
Get help βMosquitoes
Control starts with removing standing water on the property.
Get help βFlies
Indoor flies mean a breeding source β find it, don't just spray.
Get help βSilverfish
A humidity problem as much as a pest problem.
Get help βEarwigs
Outdoor insects that wander indoors during hot, dry spells.
Get help βCarpet Beetles
Larvae quietly damage wool, fur and stored textiles.
Get help βCentipedes
A damp-basement indicator species.
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