Bed Bug Exterminator in Toronto
If you need a bed bug exterminator in Toronto, 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 Toronto rentals, using Toronto's Property Standards bylaw (Municipal Code Chapter 629) and the health unit's guidance.
Bed bugs in a Toronto 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. |
| Chapter 629, section 9 | All properties have to be kept free of pests, including rodents and insects. | The duty covers every property, rented or owner-occupied. |
| Toronto Public Health | Toronto Public Health says bed bugs are not considered a health hazard, and that whether you are a homeowner, tenant or landlord, each person has a role in the treatment process. | Use a licensed company and keep the visit records. |
| Toronto | Under RentSafeTO, owners of registered apartment buildings must inspect common areas at least once every 30 days and any area within 72 hours of receiving information about pests, hire a Ministry of Environment licensed pest control company where required, and post pest management records on tenant notice boards. | Applies to the home you rent. |
Toronto's weather in four numbers
Environment and Climate Change Canada climate normals 1981 to 2010, Toronto station, 2.0 km from Toronto. 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 bugs in your Toronto 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 Toronto
- 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 Toronto 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 Leslieville, East York, York, Etobicoke, North York.
- Climate station: Toronto, 2.0 km from Toronto.
- Public health unit: Toronto Public Health.
- By-law: Municipal Code Chapter 629, Property Standards.
- Nearby areas we serve: Leslieville (4 km), East York (6 km), York (9 km), Etobicoke (11 km), North York (12 km).
My 8-Step Process for Complete Elimination in Toronto
Bed Bug Biology Explained: Why They Survive 12 Months Without Feeding (And How We Kill Them Anyway) sets out how to check this properly. For a home in Toronto, start here.
- Full strip-down. Bed frame, box spring, mattress, and electrical outlet covers all come apart. Nothing stays assembled during inspection.
- Commercial steam treatment. Steam runs over every seam, joint, crack, and spring. Steam kills both live bugs and eggs on contact, spray alone cannot do that.
- Residual perimeter spray. A residual pesticide is applied throughout the interior perimeter. It keeps killing bed bugs for up to 90 days after application.
- Dust injection into voids. Pesticide dust goes into cracks, crevices, wall voids, plumbing voids, and behind electrical outlets, everywhere a spray nozzle cannot reach.
All properties have to be kept free of pests, including rodents and insects. 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.
Bed bug sightings near Toronto
GBIF, the open biodiversity database, holds 10 recorded sightings of bed bugs within roughly 13 km of Toronto, and the busiest month is July with 3.
| Species or group | Recorded sightings |
|---|---|
| Bed bug (Cimex lectularius) | 10 |
Source: GBIF.org occurrence records for Canada. These are observations logged by naturalists and museums, so counts show where people looked as well as where a species lives.
See our guides on how to tell if you have bed bugs and bed bug biology and treatment.
Apartments and renters in Toronto
48% of households in Toronto rent and 65% 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 Toronto. Shares of occupied private dwellings.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, private households in Toronto. Shares of occupied private dwellings.
Frequently asked questions: Toronto
Who pays for bed bug treatment in a Toronto 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 Toronto say about pests?
All properties have to be kept free of pests, including rodents and insects.
What does Toronto Public Health say about bed bugs?
Toronto Public Health says bed bugs are not considered a health hazard, and that whether you are a homeowner, tenant or landlord, each person has a role in the treatment process.
Can bed bugs live in cardboard?
Yes. Bed bugs hide in cracks and folds, including cardboard boxes, so moving boxes and stored items belong on the preparation list. All properties have to be kept free of pests, including rodents and insects. 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.
How do I remove bed bugs from clothes after travel?
Hot dryer cycles are the usual step for fabric, and a sealed bag keeps untreated items away from clean ones until they are washed and dried. For Toronto: All properties have to be kept free of pests, including rodents and insects.
Sources
- City of Toronto: Property Standards, pests, rodents and vermin (311) . Chapter 629, owner responsibility, complaint process
- City of Toronto: Rat Response Plan (June 2025) . rodent service requests 2015 to 2024
- City of Toronto: Rat Control . owner and City responsibilities, prevention
- City of Toronto: RentSafeTO building owner requirements . pest inspection and records rules
- Tribunals Ontario, Landlord and Tenant Board: Maintenance and Repairs . landlords must control pests such as cockroaches and mice; municipal standards
- City of Toronto: Bed Bugs . bed bugs and treatment roles
- 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