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Pest Control Toolkits

Review the pest control toolkits available for both landlords and tenants to help control these pests.

Landlord Pest Control Toolkit

Tenant Pest Control Toolkit

Bed bugs and cockroaches are a common pest found inside homes, apartments and businesses, while rats are a common pest in large urban centres. In all cases there are steps everyone can take to help control pests in your home and business.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are small insects that bite usually at night leaving welts. They travel by attaching onto surfaces such as clothing, furniture and luggage.

Bed Bugs in the Workplace

Offices and public spaces may serve as transfer points for bed bugs carried on the personal belongings of employees and visitors.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are a common pest found inside homes, apartments, restaurants and commercial buildings, and tend to only come out in the dark.

Rats

The risk of rats spreading disease in the community is low. However, rats can be a nuisance and can do a lot of damage to properties.

Pest Control - Landlord Responsibilities

Landlords are responsible for paying for pest control in their building.

Date modified

March 24, 2023