Cockroach Exterminator in Markham
If you need a cockroach exterminator in Markham, AstraHive Pest Control offers licensed treatment backed by a 90-day warranty. Markham's Property Standards By-law and York Region Public Health set out where responsibility sits for restaurants, landlords and homeowners.
How AstraHive Pest Control gets rid of cockroaches in Markham
After an inspection we treat the inside of the property in four ways:
- Interior residual spray along baseboards, under sinks and appliances and along plumbing lines.
- ULV flush to drive cockroaches out of hiding.
- Gel bait that spreads through the colony, with an insect growth regulator (IGR) where needed.
- Dust in cracks, crevices and voids.
A follow-up comes 4 to 6 weeks later.
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 cockroach work is backed by a 90-day warranty.
Areas near Markham that we also serve
| Page | Distance from Markham | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Cockroach exterminator Unionville | 2 km | northeast |
| Cockroach exterminator Cathedraltown | 4 km | north |
| Cockroach exterminator Commerce Valley | 4 km | southwest |
| Cockroach exterminator Berczy Village | 6 km | northeast |
| Cockroach exterminator Thornhill | 8 km | southwest |
| Cockroach exterminator Wismer | 8 km | northeast |
Straight-line distances between area centres, rounded.
Cockroaches 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 cockroaches for Markham homeowners
Don't wait until roaches are visible every single day before calling someone in. Cockroaches are supposed to be good at hiding, when you're repeatedly seeing them in daylight, don't just count the cockroaches you see, ask what's happening in the harbourages you can't see. Cockroaches Seen During the Day: What It Really Means for Infestation Severity
Cockroaches contaminate food by walking over it and leaving droppings after crossing unsanitary places. Health Canada: cockroaches
They eat starches, sugars and proteins, and will eat almost anything when hungry. Health Canada: cockroaches
Children with asthma and a cockroach allergy who are exposed to these allergens experience more wheezing, missed school days, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. Cockroach droppings, saliva, shed skin, and other body parts contain potent allergen proteins known to cause allergic reactions and worsen asthma symptoms, especially in children. Cockroach Biology Explained: Why One Pair Becomes Thousands (And How We Break the Cycle)
Cockroaches have been found in Canadian buildings as far north as Nunavut. Health Canada: cockroaches
When cockroaches are recorded near Markham, month by month
12 recorded sightings of cockroaches fall within about 13 km of Markham. The busiest month is Jul with 5 records, and none are recorded in Jan, Mar, Apr, May.
| Species or group | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German cockroach | . | 3 | . | . | . | 2 | 5 | 2 | . | . | . | . |
| Oriental cockroach | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| All recorded | . | 3 | . | . | . | 2 | 5 | 2 | . | . | . | . |
Source: GBIF.org occurrence records for Canada within about 13 km of Markham, all years. Records show where and when people looked, not how many pests there are.
Food premises and apartment buildings around Markham
OpenStreetMap maps 118 restaurants, cafes and pubs within 2 km, 13 food shops within 2 km and 67 industrial, commercial and retail land areas within 2 km of the centre of Markham. Cockroaches follow food and warmth and travel along shared plumbing, so food premises, shops and apartment buildings are where problems spread from.
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.
Common myths about this cockroach in Markham
Before you call anyone, work through this part of American Cockroaches in Ontario: Identify and Get Rid of Them, adapted for Markham homes.
- "Only dirty homes get them." Not so. A clean house with a floor drain, a leaking pipe or a shared wall can be enough.
- "Cleaning alone will fix it." Cleaning changes the environment, which is essential, but cleaning and treatment have to work together. Pesticides alone will not succeed either.
- "A store-bought spray will finish them." Some sprays cause cockroaches to scatter and avoid the treated area, pushing them deeper into the building instead of removing them.
For Markham: A dwelling must be kept free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act.
Apartments, rentals and repairs in Markham
23% of households in Markham live in apartment buildings and 19% rent. Cockroaches travel along shared plumbing and wall voids, so treating one unit rarely settles it without the neighbours. 3.0% of homes need major repairs, and cracks and failed seals are where they harbour.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, private households in Markham. Shares of occupied private dwellings.
| Markham homes, 2021 Census | Share |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 56% |
| Semi-detached, row and other attached | 28% |
| Apartments and duplexes | 23% |
| Households that rent | 19% |
| Built before 1981 | 19% |
| Built 2001 or later | 47% |
| Need major repairs | 3.0% |
Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, private households.
Frequently asked questions: Markham
What does Markham say about insects?
A dwelling must be kept free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act.
How do I deal with roaches in an apartment?
Treat the unit and the walls it shares, because cockroaches move between suites, and tell the landlord in writing. A dwelling must be kept free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act.
Can a landlord refuse to deal with a cockroach problem?
No. Landlords have responsibilities for pest control, and a tenant puts the problem in writing. For Markham: 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
- York Region: YorkSafe Inspection Reports . published food premises inspection reports
- Health Canada: Cockroaches (pest control tips) . habitat, sanitation, bait, sprays alone
- Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals 1981-2010 . monthly temperature, precipitation, frost days and degree-days
- York Region: YorkSafe inspection results
- 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