Bed Bug Exterminator in Bowmanville
If you need a bed bug exterminator in Bowmanville, AstraHive Pest Control offers licensed treatment backed by a 90-day warranty. Clarington's Property Standards By-law 2007-070 and the health unit's guidance set the local rules for bed bugs in Bowmanville rentals.
Bed bugs in a Bowmanville 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 3.05 | Buildings must be kept free of rodents, vermin, insects and the presence of their nests, droppings and chew holes at all times, and extermination must follow the Pesticides Act with the owner responsible unless the lease says otherwise. | Droppings and chew holes count as evidence, and the owner carries the duty unless the lease says otherwise. |
| Durham Region Health Department | Durham's tenant fact sheet says tenants should tell the landlord, superintendent or property manager straight away, are owed written notice 24 hours ahead of entry, and that only licensed pest control companies should be used. | Use a licensed company and keep the visit records. |
How AstraHive Pest Control gets rid of bed bugs in Bowmanville
- 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.
Bed bugs in your Bowmanville home or building?
Our licensed technicians start with an inspection and a clear plan for your property.
Call 905-925-8427When to See a Doctor Instead of a Pest Technician in Bowmanville
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 Bowmanville property.
- Persistent, unexplained skin lesions
For Bowmanville: Buildings must be kept free of rodents, vermin, insects and the presence of their nests, droppings and chew holes at all times, and extermination must follow the Pesticides Act with the owner responsible unless the lease says otherwise.
Areas near Bowmanville that we also serve
| Page | Distance from Bowmanville | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bed bug exterminator Clarington | 2 km | north |
| Bed bug exterminator Newcastle | 8 km | east |
| Bed bug exterminator Courtice | 8 km | west |
| Bed bug exterminator Oshawa | 14 km | west |
| Bed bug exterminator Whitby | 21 km | west |
| Bed bug exterminator Brooklin | 22 km | west |
Straight-line distances between area centres, rounded.
Apartments and renters in Bowmanville
Bowmanville is part of Clarington, so these are Clarington figures. 15% of households in Clarington rent and 11% 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 Clarington. Shares of occupied private dwellings.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, private households in Clarington. Shares of occupied private dwellings.
Frequently asked questions: Bowmanville
Who pays for bed bug treatment in a Bowmanville 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 Clarington say about pests?
Buildings must be kept free of rodents, vermin, insects and the presence of their nests, droppings and chew holes at all times, and extermination must follow the Pesticides Act with the owner responsible unless the lease says otherwise.
What does Durham Region Health Department say about bed bugs?
Durham's tenant fact sheet says tenants should tell the landlord, superintendent or property manager straight away, are owed written notice 24 hours ahead of entry, and that only licensed pest control companies should be used.
Sources
- Municipality of Clarington: Property Standards By-law 2007-070 . section 3.05 to 3.07, pest prevention
- Tribunals Ontario, Landlord and Tenant Board: Maintenance and Repairs . landlords must control pests such as cockroaches and mice; municipal standards
- Region of Durham: Tenant rights in Ontario regarding bed bugs . landlord and tenant roles, notice, licensed companies
- 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