Bed Bug Exterminator in Markham
If you need a bed bug exterminator in Markham, AstraHive Pest Control offers licensed treatment backed by a 90-day warranty. Markham's Property Standards By-law and the health unit's guidance set the local rules for bed bugs in Markham rentals.
Areas near Markham that we also serve
| Page | Distance from Markham | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bed bug exterminator Unionville | 2 km | northeast |
| Bed bug exterminator Cathedraltown | 4 km | north |
| Bed bug exterminator Commerce Valley | 4 km | southwest |
| Bed bug exterminator Berczy Village | 6 km | northeast |
| Bed bug exterminator Thornhill | 8 km | southwest |
| Bed bug exterminator Wismer | 8 km | northeast |
Straight-line distances between area centres, rounded.
How AstraHive Pest Control gets rid of bed bugs in Markham
- 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 Markham home or building?
Our licensed technicians start with an inspection and a clear plan for your property.
Call 905-925-8427More on bed bugs for Markham homeowners
Bed bugs are brown and turn a blood-red colour after feeding. Health Canada: bed bugs
Bed bug eggs usually hatch 6 to 17 days after they are laid. Health Canada: bed bugs
Bites may not be noticed right away because bed bugs feed while people sleep. Health Canada: bed bugs
The bites can occur on any exposed skin and the symptoms vary with the individual, with some people developing an itchy welt or localized swelling, while others have little or no reaction. In fact, roughly 70% of people do not react to bed bug bites when first bitten . Bed Bug Bites vs. Other Insect Bites: How to Tell Them Apart
Health Canada specifically advises against putting luggage on the bed, recommending instead that travellers place it on a tile floor, such as in the bathroom, away from any upholstered surfaces . Other health guidance echoes this: don't put bags and suitcases on the bed, and instead use the luggage rack as long as it looks clean, or an uncarpeted floor, the bathroom floor, or the top of a dresser . How Bed Bugs Spread: Hotels, Used Furniture, and Travel Explained
Final Homeowner Checklist in Markham
How to Tell If You Have Bed Bugs Before Spending Any Money sets out how to check this properly. For a home in Markham, start here.
A dwelling must be kept 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.
Apartments and hotels around Markham
OpenStreetMap maps 8 hotels and motels within 3 km and 13 food shops within 2 km of the centre of Markham. Bed bugs spread through shared walls and travel in luggage and used furniture, so apartment buildings and hotels are where they move between households.
Counts of features mapped in OpenStreetMap within the stated distance of the centre of Markham. They show what contributors have mapped, which varies from place to place, not how many pests there are.
Apartments and renters in Markham
19% of households in Markham rent and 23% 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 Markham. Shares of occupied private dwellings.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, private households in Markham. Shares of occupied private dwellings.
Frequently asked questions: Markham
Who pays for bed bug treatment in a Markham 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 Markham say about pests?
A dwelling must be kept free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act.
Why are bed bugs so hard to get rid of?
They hide in tight places and eggs survive a single treatment, which is why the follow-up 4 to 6 weeks later matters. A dwelling must be kept free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act.
Sources
- City of Markham: Property Standards By-law (2017) . section 14 pest prevention
- City of Markham: Property Standards . composters, rodents and insects
- 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