Bed Bug Exterminator in Aurora
If you need a bed bug exterminator in Aurora, AstraHive Pest Control offers licensed treatment backed by a 90-day warranty. Aurora's Property Standards By-law 6543-23 and the health unit's guidance set the local rules for bed bugs in Aurora rentals.
Bed bugs in a Aurora rental: what the rules say
| Who | What it says | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Landlord and Tenant Board | The Landlord and Tenant Board says a landlord must take steps to control pests such as cockroaches and mice and meet the standards set out in municipal by-laws. | The landlord arranges control, and the tenant cooperates. |
| Section 14.1 | Buildings on any property must be kept free of infestation of rodents, vermin and insects at all times. | The duty is continuous and applies to every property with a building. |
Apartments and renters in Aurora
19% of households in Aurora rent and 16% live in apartment buildings. Bed bugs spread through shared walls, hallways, laundry rooms and used furniture, so one unit's problem is often a building problem.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, private households in Aurora. Shares of occupied private dwellings.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, private households in Aurora. Shares of occupied private dwellings.
Bed bugs in your Aurora home or building?
Our licensed technicians start with an inspection and a clear plan for your property.
Call 905-925-8427How AstraHive Pest Control gets rid of bed bugs in Aurora
- Inspection to confirm bed bugs and map where they hide.
- Preparation. You get a preparation list so the treatment reaches every hiding place.
- Treatment with our standard chemical treatment (steam, HEPA vacuum, residual spray and dust), or Aprehend, our premium biological treatment applied only by experienced, trained technicians.
- Follow-up 4 to 6 weeks later, treating again where needed.
Products are Health Canada approved and applied according to the product label, and our technicians are licensed by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Our bed bug work is backed by a 90-day warranty.
More on bed bugs for Aurora homeowners
| What the guides say | Guide |
|---|---|
| The guidance lists the conditions a clinician considers alongside bed bug bites: dermatitis herpetiformis, drug eruptions, ecthyma, other insect bites, pemphigus herpetiformis and scabies. Only a health care provider can tell you what a rash is. | Bed Bug Bites vs Skin Rash in Ontario |
| Many homeowners are convinced they have bed bugs before anything has been checked, because they woke up with bites. Bites on the skin are a poor indicator of a bed bug infestation, because bed bug bites can look like bites from other insects such as mosquitoes or chiggers, rashes such as eczema or fungal infections, or even hives. | How to Tell If You Have Bed Bugs Before Spending Any Money |
| Carpet beetles, small roach nymphs, and even certain seeds and lint clumps get mistaken for them constantly, which is exactly why location and accompanying evidence matter as much as appearance. Immature bed bugs, called nymphs, are smaller than adults and much easier to miss. | How to Tell If You Have Bed Bugs Before Spending Any Money |
| Skin response and infestation size are not the same measurement. It also works the other way: some people do not react to the bites, while others have local skin reactions and, occasionally, severe allergic reactions. | How to Tell If You Have Bed Bugs Before Spending Any Money |
| A female lays at least 200 eggs in her lifetime, about two to four a day. | Health Canada: bed bugs |
Areas near Aurora that we also serve
| Page | Distance from Aurora | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bed bug exterminator Newmarket | 6 km | north |
| Bed bug exterminator King Township | 9 km | southwest |
| Bed bug exterminator King City | 11 km | southwest |
| Bed bug exterminator Holland Landing | 11 km | north |
| Bed bug exterminator East Gwillimbury | 13 km | north |
| Bed bug exterminator Richmond Hill | 14 km | south |
Straight-line distances between area centres, rounded.
When a Professional Inspection Makes Sense in Aurora
From our guide Bed Bug Bites vs. Other Insect Bites: How to Tell Them Apart: the checks below are the ones to run through at a Aurora property.
- You've found physical evidence but aren't sure what it is
- You've captured a suspected bed bug
- New evidence keeps appearing over several days
- Multiple rooms or units show suspicious signs
For Aurora: Buildings on any property must be kept free of infestation of rodents, vermin and insects at all times.
Frequently asked questions: Aurora
Who pays for bed bug treatment in a Aurora rental?
The Landlord and Tenant Board says a landlord must take steps to control pests such as cockroaches and mice and meet the standards set out in municipal by-laws. Tenants cooperate by preparing the unit and allowing access.
What does Aurora say about pests?
Buildings on any property must be kept free of infestation of rodents, vermin and insects at all times.
Do home remedies get rid of bed bugs?
Home remedies rarely reach every hiding place. Treatment with our standard chemical treatment or Aprehend, our premium biological treatment, followed by a second visit, is the method we use. For Aurora: Buildings on any property must be kept free of infestation of rodents, vermin and insects at all times.
Sources
- Town of Aurora: Property Standards By-law 6543-23 . section 14, pest prevention
- Tribunals Ontario, Landlord and Tenant Board: Maintenance and Repairs . landlords must control pests such as cockroaches and mice; municipal standards
- Health Canada: Bedbugs, how do I get rid of them? . licensed professional, heat, steam, washing
- Statistics Canada: structural type of dwelling by tenure, 2021 Census (table 98-10-0240-01) . dwelling types and renter households
- Statistics Canada: dwelling condition by period of construction, 2021 Census (table 98-10-0233-01) . age of homes and repair needs