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Every pest we treat
From ants in the kitchen to wasps under the eaves. Pick a pest to see the signs, the risks and how we deal with it.
Around the house
7 pests
AntsAnts are one of the most common pest problems in Ontario homes each spring.
Mice and rodentsAs nights cool in the fall, mice and rats look for warm shelter, and homes and closed-up cottages are easy targets.
SpidersMost spiders in Ontario homes are harmless, but webs in corners, windows and basements are a nuisance.
CockroachesGerman cockroaches are the most common indoor cockroach in Ontario homes, condos and apartments.
Bed bugsBed bugs hitch rides on luggage, furniture and clothing.
CentipedesThe house centipede is the fast, long legged centipede most Ontario homeowners see.
FleasFleas are tiny, jumping insects that feed on the blood of pets and people.Flying and stinging
4 pests
Mosquitoes and ticksMosquitoes and ticks can keep you off your lawn or dock all summer.
Wasps and hornetsWasp and hornet nests grow all summer.
Carpenter beesCarpenter bees look like bumble bees but have a shiny, mostly hairless black abdomen.
House fliesHouse flies and blow flies are the larger flies that buzz around kitchens, garbage and patios.Seasonal invaders
4 pests
EarwigsEarwigs are reddish brown insects with pincers at the tail end.
Stink bugsThe brown marmorated stink bug is an invasive insect now found in parts of southern Ontario.
Boxelder bugsBoxelder bugs are black and red insects that feed on Manitoba maple (boxelder) trees.
Cluster fliesCluster flies look like large, slow house flies.Food and fabric
5 pests
SilverfishSilverfish are fast, silvery insects that live in damp, dark parts of the home.
Carpet beetlesCarpet beetles are small, round beetles whose larvae feed on wool, fur, feathers, silk and other natural fibres.
Pantry pestsPantry pests are moths, beetles and weevils that infest stored dry food like flour, cereal, rice, pasta, nuts, spices and pet food.
Fruit and drain fliesFruit flies and drain flies are the tiny flies that hover around kitchens, sinks and bathrooms.
Clothes mothsClothes moths are small, pale moths that avoid light.No pest matches that. Call us at 1-888-781-PEST and we'll help you figure out what you're seeing.
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