Licensed & insured exterminatorsPest Control Toronto
Serving Toronto from our Rexdale office, with emergency calls answered 24 hours a day.
- Same-day appointments
- 100-Day Guarantee
Toronto Pest Control Services for the Problems That Reach Your Property
The right treatment depends on the pest, the property and the route it used to get in. Pick the problem you’re dealing with for the full service details.
Mice & Rats
Droppings and scratching tell you rodents are active. The entry point matters just as much, so we look for the routes in and the places they're nesting.
Bed Bugs
Heat, steam or chemical treatment, chosen for the infestation and the property.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches hide in cracks, cabinets, wall voids and around plumbing. Treatment goes where they live and travel, not only where you saw them.
Ants & Carpenter Ants
Pavement ants in a kitchen and carpenter ants nesting in damp wood are different problems. We identify which you have before choosing the treatment.
Wasps, Hornets & Bees
Wasp and hornet nests are treated or removed. Honeybees are relocated humanely rather than destroyed.
Raccoons, Squirrels & Birds
Scratching in the attic, walls or chimney is often the first sign. We remove the animal humanely and repair the opening it used.
Termites
Termite work starts by confirming there's active evidence before any treatment is recommended.
Fleas & Mosquitoes
Flea treatment for homes with pets, and seasonal mosquito treatment for yards and outdoor areas.
We Don’t Start With the Spray. We Start With the Source.
The pest you can see is often the smallest part of the problem. Ants on a kitchen counter usually trace back to a colony somewhere else. Wasps at a window can mean a nest inside the wall. So the first questions are simple: what is it, where is it active, and how is it getting in?
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Inspect
We check inside and outside for activity, damage, nests, hiding places and likely routes in.
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Identify
We confirm the pest before deciding how to treat it.
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Treat
Where products are needed, Pesticon uses Health Canada-approved products suited to the pest and the space. We follow label directions and provide preparation and aftercare instructions, including for homes with children or pets.
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Exclude
Where the job calls for it, we seal accessible gaps and repair damaged entry points. With raccoons and squirrels, a one-way door goes on first, so the animal can leave before the opening is closed.
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Follow up
Some infestations need another visit. Commercial sites can also set up ongoing monitoring rather than waiting for activity to return.
Pest Control for Toronto Homes, Condos and Businesses
The building changes how pests get in and how far they spread. A century home, a condo tower and a restaurant kitchen are different problems, so the inspection and treatment plan should follow the property.
Older Homes, Semis & Row Houses
Neighbourhoods like the Annex, Cabbagetown, Leslieville and Riverdale are full of older housing: settled foundations, ageing utility openings, unfinished basements and shared walls. Those details create routes in that newer buildings may not have, and a gap in one semi can connect to the house next door (why rodents favour older homes).
Condos & Apartment Buildings
From the towers of CityPlace and Liberty Village to older walk-ups, cockroaches and bed bugs can move through shared walls, plumbing and ventilation, while rodents travel through hidden service areas between floors (cockroaches in apartments · rodents in high-rises). Treating only the unit where activity was noticed may not reach where the problem started.
Restaurants & Food Businesses
Toronto Public Health inspects food premises through DineSafe and publishes the results online. Restaurants, cafés, bakeries and food facilities can use scheduled service, inspection-ready reports and pest-activity logs, so there’s a clear record of what was found and treated.
Offices, Shops & Warehouses
Commercial pest control can include regular inspections, ongoing monitoring and an Integrated Pest Management plan, so activity is caught before it becomes an operational problem.
Proof You Can Check Before You Book
Any pest control company can say it’s reliable. Here’s what you can check for yourself.
HomeStars Best of Awards 2026Check it on HomeStars
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QualityProMark of Excellence
Reviews From Toronto Customers
Pesticon holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 930 reviews (read them on Google). These three come from customers who say where in Toronto they live:
“Their technicians have proven to be very knowledgable, very thorough, helpful with suggestions to avoid recurrences and in the end, always fair in pricing. … Owing an older home in Toronto has many surprise expenses, it is wonderful to find honest, dependable professionals to call on.”
“Pesticon did an excellent job and got rid of rodent with great fast service at reasonable price. After their initial visit and setting traps they did excellent follow up . … Hire Pesticon.”
“My mum's house in North York had both raccoons and squirrels in the roof … Danial did an excellent job of repairing the soffit in 2 different locations, and he put in 2 separate one-way doors … I have not heard any further noises in my house at night.”
Licensed Professionals — With Names and Numbers
Rather than a “licensed” badge, here are the licence numbers behind our work, so you can check them:
Waheed AhmedOwner & FounderLicence L-206-3036976351
Jason WardMore than 15 years in the tradeLicence L-206-7190529973
Abeer NizamiCockroach specialist20 years handling severe infestations
A 100-Day Guarantee You Can Read Before Booking
If the pest we treated comes back within 100 days of a major treatment, we re-treat at no additional cost. The guarantee covers the pest treated at the first visit, as long as you follow the preparation and aftercare instructions, complete any sanitation or exclusion steps we recommend, avoid over-the-counter sprays that interfere with treatment, and give us access for follow-up visits.
Read the full termsServing Toronto From a Real Rexdale Office
Pesticon works from 100 Rexdale Blvd, Suite 301 G, the address on our Google Business Profile. It’s a staffed office and the base for jobs across the city; there’s no separate downtown branch. Some parts of the city have their own pages:
Ready to book? Call (416) 839-1097 or request a quote online.
Why Pest Pressure Changes Across Toronto
Fall and Winter Push Rodents Indoors
As temperatures drop through the fall, mice and rats look for warm shelter indoors ahead of winter (how Toronto’s climate affects rodents). Sealing the gaps before the cold sets in is easier than dealing with rodents once they’ve moved in.
Construction Can Move Rodents
Demolition and excavation can displace mice and rats from established nesting areas. If scratching or droppings appear after major work starts nearby, that timing helps trace where the activity came from (how construction drives rodents indoors).
Summer Brings Insects Indoors
Hot, humid weather increases insect activity, including ants, cockroaches, earwigs and mosquitoes, and summer is peak season for wasp nests and termite swarmers (how humid summers trigger infestations).
Wildlife Uses Rooflines and Openings
Squirrels and raccoons use attics, soffits, chimneys and roof openings (why Toronto has so many squirrels). Blocking the first entry point matters, but so does checking the rest of the roofline: raccoons that find one way blocked often try another, such as an unprotected roof vent.
Toronto Has a Long Termite History
Eastern subterranean termites were first recorded in Toronto in 1938 and are now found in both central and suburban parts of the city (the history of termites in Toronto). They need moisture, so damp wood and soil touching the house are where we look first.
Pest Control Costs in Toronto
The cost depends on:
- The pest
- How far the problem has spread
- The size and layout of the property
- Whether entry-point repairs are needed
Call (416) 839-1097, tell us what you’re seeing, and we’ll explain the next step.
Toronto’s Pest Rules: What Renters and Property Owners Should Know
Toronto’s Property Standards Bylaw, Municipal Code Chapter 629, requires every property in the city to be kept free of pests, including rodents and insects. That applies whether the owner lives there or rents it out.
If You Rent
The City advises tenants to raise the problem with the landlord or property manager first and submit a service request. If it isn’t dealt with in a timely way, contact 311 and the City will investigate.
If You Own or Manage the Building
Property owners are responsible for maintaining the property, including rented properties. In a multi-unit building, that can mean looking beyond the single unit where the complaint started.
Bed Bugs Need Cooperation
Anyone can get bed bugs, the City notes, regardless of income or housing, and they turn up in apartments, condos, private homes, hotels and offices. The City doesn’t classify them as a health hazard, but it does note skin infections, allergic reactions to bites, and the stress and anxiety of a severe infestation. Its guidance is that tenants, landlords and homeowners each have a role in getting rid of them.
Sources, checked 6 October 2026: City of Toronto, Housing Property Standards · Bed Bugs · 311 Toronto. General information, not legal advice.
Before You Hire a Toronto Exterminator, Check These Five Things
The best pest control company for your job is the one that can answer these clearly, before any work starts:
- 1Can you verify the licence?
Ontario requires an exterminator licence to apply pesticides commercially, and an operator licence for the business. Trainees can work under a licensed exterminator’s supervision. Ask whose licence covers your job (Government of Ontario).
- 2What exactly does the guarantee cover?
Which pests, for how long, and what you need to do to keep it valid.
- 3Will the pest be identified before treatment?
It should be, along with how it’s getting in.
- 4What can change the quoted price?
The size of the problem, access, repairs and follow-up visits are the usual factors.
- 5Are the reviews recent and relevant?
Look for reviews from people with your type of property.
Can I Handle the Problem Myself?
A small, isolated problem can sometimes be handled without professional help. It changes with mice, rats, bed bugs, cockroaches, repeated activity, or pests moving between units: store-bought products usually reach only the pests you can see. If you plan to call a professional, hold off on over-the-counter sprays; they can interfere with treatment.
Which Pests Are Hardest to Get Rid Of?
Bed bugs and German cockroaches. They reproduce quickly and hide in very small spaces, so expect to prepare beforehand and, often, a second visit. Rats can also take more than one visit when a building has several ways in.
Need Pest Control Today?
Same-day appointments are available across Toronto. Call (416) 839-1097 between 8am and 10pm for regular bookings. Emergency calls are answered 24 hours a day.