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Pest Control in Toronto

Inspection-driven pest control based on observed conditions and documented experience. We serve Toronto and surrounding areas using structured inspections, targeted treatment, and follow-up when required.

Licensed & insured • Local technicians • Documented case studies

Speak with a licensed Exterminator about your pest issue

6-Month Service Warranty

Most extermination and treatment services include a 6-month service warranty.
Where structural exclusion work is completed, a 2-year exclusion warranty applies to sealed access points.

Warranty coverage depends on the pest, structure, and findings at inspection. Full terms are reviewed prior to treatment or service. 

PEST CONTROL SERVICES IN TORONTO

The Exterminators provide thorough pest control solutions for common residential and commercial pest issues, including rodents, crawling insects, and flying insects.
Each service begins with an assessment of pest activity, access points, and building conditions before treatment is applied.

LICENSED. INSURED. TORONTO BASED.

  • Licensed by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment

  • Fully insured for residential and commercial work

  • Local technicians trained in inspection-based pest control

  • Structured documentation and service records for every job

  • Service warranties explained prior to work taking place

What sets us apart
  • Inspection
    We identify the pest, activity areas, and structural vulnerabilities.

  • Plan
    You receive a clear plan based on the building and the issue—not generic treatment.

  • Treatment / Control
    Work is completed using targeted methods appropriate to the pest and setting.

  • Follow-Up (If Required)
    Some problems require return visits. When they do, the next steps are scheduled in advance

How We Treat Pest Control Service Calls​

You call

Speak with experienced staff who assess the situation and, where appropriate, arranges a service call based on urgency and availability.

Inspection

Once on site, the technician inspects relevant interior and exterior areas to confirm conditions and determine the appropriate course of action.

Treatment

Treatment is carried out during the service visit, based on confirmed findings and site conditions.

Recommendations 

Based on the findings, the technician explains options for exclusion, follow-up visits, or other longer-term measures where required.

If you are dealing with a pest issue call: 647-496-2211

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Pest Control Services We Provide

Rats and Mice
Rodent specific inspection, targeted control, and exclusion to prevent re-entry

Ant Control
Identify ant nesting and movement patterns, then apply targeted treatment for lasting control.

Cockroach Control
Detailed inspection and structured treatment plans with follow-up where required.

Bed Bug Treatments
Assessment-driven treatment with clear prep instructions and return visits when needed.

Wasp & Hornet Removal
Safe removal of active nests and guidance on preventing repeat activity.

Crawling & Flying Insects
Centipedes, beetles,  flies, fruit flies and more

Pest Patterns We See in Toronto Homes

Rats - What We See Repeatedly

Based on years of documented rat cases across Toronto neighbourhoods, rat problems are rarely accidental or short-term. In most cases we have encountered, infestations are driven by structural vulnerabilities and external environmental pressure, often developing unnoticed long before activity appears indoors.

Key patterns we see repeatedly:

  • Rat infestations are structural, not hygiene-related
    Entry and nesting typically occur through building features such as foundations, crawlspaces, decks, cold cellars, and wall cavities.

  • Indoor activity usually indicates an advanced problem
    By the time rats are seen or heard inside, exterior nesting or interior void activity is often already established.

  • Older housing stock in Toronto faces consistent exposure
    Legacy construction methods, soil conditions, and shared urban environments increase ongoing pressure in many neighbourhoods.

  • Rats often originate outside the property
    Neighbouring lots, shared alleys, and surrounding structures frequently contribute to repeat rat problems.

  • Removal without exclusion commonly leads to recurrence
    Lasting resolution depends on identifying access points and reinforcing vulnerable areas, not removal or baiting alone.

Read more about rat control in Toronto

Mice - What We See Repeatedly

Based on documented mouse cases across Toronto homes, mouse problems are rarely caused by a single visible opening. In most cases, mice exploit very small gaps in the building envelope, using concealed pathways inside walls, floors, and structural voids long before activity becomes noticeable indoors.

Key patterns we see repeatedly:

  • Mice enter through gaps that appear sealed to the eye
    Extremely small openings along foundations, brickwork, vents, rooflines, and utility penetrations are commonly used by mice.

  • Indoor sightings usually indicate an established presence
    By the time mice are seen in kitchens, cabinets, or attics, hidden travel routes are often already in use and established.

  • Kitchens and attics are destination areas, not entry points
    These spaces attract mice after access has already been gained elsewhere in the structure.

  • Vertical movement and above-ground entry are common
    Mice routinely climb exterior surfaces and access homes well above ground level.

  • Exclusion is essential for lasting resolution
    Treatment alone rarely holds without thorough proofing and follow-up, particularly in older or multi-storey homes.

Read more about mouse control in Toronto

Carpenter Ants - What We see Repeatedly

Based on documented carpenter ant cases across Toronto homes, carpenter ant problems are rarely incidental. In most cases, colonies establish themselves inside structural wood where moisture, concealed cavities, and building conditions allow them to remain hidden for long periods before discovery.

Key patterns we see repeatedly:

  • Carpenter ants typically nest inside structural wood
    Colonies are commonly found within walls, roofs, skylight assemblies, and other concealed framing rather than outside the home.

  • Indoor sightings usually indicate an established colony
    By the time ants are noticed indoors, nesting activity is often already underway within the structure.

  • Upper framing and roof assemblies are frequent nesting areas
    Skylights, rooflines, and elevated wood structures are common locations due to moisture and warmth.

  • Moisture and wood condition matter more than visible entry points
    Carpenter ants excavate wood; access gaps are less relevant than structural conditions that support nesting.

  • Surface treatments alone rarely resolve the problem
    Lasting resolution depends on locating the colony and addressing the underlying conditions that allowed it to develop.

Read more about ant control in Toronto.

Every Toronto House Is Different. Pest Patterns Repeat

We work across Toronto neighbourhoods with very different building conditions and pest pressures—such as older brick homes and additions in Leslieville and The Beaches, mixed-use and row housing in Parkdale and Little Italy, and post-war construction common in parts of North York, Scarborough or Etobicoke. Because the same pest issues repeat within these housing types, our approach is based on structural and environmental patterns rather than assumptions tied to any single location.

If you’re dealing with a pest issue and want to understand what’s happening at your property, you can speak with our experienced staff to discuss the situation and determine whether a pest control service call is appropriate.

Arrange a Service Call: 647-496-2211