Bed Bug Exterminator in Barrie
If you need a bed bug exterminator in Barrie, AstraHive Pest Control confirms the infestation, gives you a preparation list, treats with our standard chemical treatment or Aprehend, our premium biological treatment, and follows up, backed by a 90-day warranty. This page sets out the local rules for Barrie rentals, using Barrie's Property Standards By-law 2011-138 and the health unit's guidance.
Bed bugs in a Barrie 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 13.1 | A building must be kept reasonably free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act. | The standard is continuous, and the method has to follow Ontario's pesticide rules. |
| Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit | Simcoe Muskoka says bed bugs can spread very easily, that cleanliness does not prevent them entering a home, and that they enter by hitchhiking on clothing, bags, luggage or second-hand items such as furniture. | Use a licensed company and keep the visit records. |
The Hotel-to-Home Pathway in Barrie
Before you call anyone, work through this part of How Bed Bugs Spread: Hotels, Used Furniture, and Travel Explained, adapted for Barrie homes.
- A luxury hotel can't have bed bugs
- A visibly clean room is automatically bed-bug-free
- You'll see the insect if one is present
- No bites during your stay means no exposure
For Barrie: A building must be kept reasonably free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act.
Bed bugs in your Barrie 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 Barrie
- 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.
How bed bug jobs unfold in Barrie buildings
Bed bugs can move between neighbouring units, so we ask the property manager which units should be checked and write down what we found and when the follow-up falls. We also treat in Innisfil, Georgina, Keswick, Sutton, Wasaga Beach.
- Climate station: Barrie Wpcc, 1.5 km from Barrie.
- Public health unit: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
- By-law: Property Standards By-law 2011-138.
- Nearby areas we serve: Innisfil (13 km), Georgina (23 km), Keswick (24 km), Sutton (28 km), Wasaga Beach (30 km).
How wet it gets near Barrie
Environment and Climate Change Canada climate normals 1981 to 2010, Barrie Wpcc station, 1.5 km from Barrie. A station is the nearest one with a full set of normals, not a reading from your street.
What this means for bed bugs: they live indoors all year, so the weather matters less than travel, moving and shared walls. Heated buildings are why they do not follow the seasons.
Bed bug sightings near Barrie
See our guides on how to tell if you have bed bugs and bed bug biology and treatment.
Frequently asked questions: Barrie
Who pays for bed bug treatment in a Barrie 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 Barrie say about pests?
A building must be kept reasonably free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act.
What does Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit say about bed bugs?
Simcoe Muskoka says bed bugs can spread very easily, that cleanliness does not prevent them entering a home, and that they enter by hitchhiking on clothing, bags, luggage or second-hand items such as furniture.
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 Barrie: A building must be kept reasonably free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act.
Who should inspect for bed bugs, a landlord or a company?
A licensed company confirms the infestation and maps where they hide, and a tenant reports to the landlord in writing so treatment can be arranged for the whole unit and its neighbours. A building must be kept reasonably free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act. 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.
Sources
- City of Barrie: Property Standards By-law 2011-138 . section 13, pest prevention
- City of Barrie: Yard Maintenance By-law 2011-107 . waste containers and pest infestations
- Tribunals Ontario, Landlord and Tenant Board: Maintenance and Repairs . landlords must control pests such as cockroaches and mice; municipal standards
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit: Bed Bugs, Homeowners and Tenants . how bed bugs enter, tenant steps
- Health Canada: Bedbugs, how do I get rid of them? . licensed professional, heat, steam, washing