Silverfish Control in Toronto
If you need silverfish control in Toronto, AstraHive Pest Control inspects the damp areas silverfish need, treats where the inspection says so, and leaves monitors, backed by a 90-day warranty. Health Canada's humidity figures show why basements and bathrooms matter more than the weather.
Silverfish near Toronto: what the sightings show
GBIF, the open biodiversity database, holds 15 recorded sightings of silverfish and firebrats within roughly 13 km of Toronto, and the busiest month is August with 3.
| Species or group | Recorded sightings |
|---|---|
| Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) | 11 |
| Firebrat (Thermobia domestica) | 4 |
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.
What Toronto's climate adds, and what it does not
Weather data cannot measure the air in your basement, so we say plainly: indoor humidity decides this pest. Still, the Toronto station records about 831 mm of precipitation a year, with September the wettest month at 85 mm and March the driest at 54 mm.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total precipitation (mm) | 62 | 55 | 54 | 68 | 82 | 71 | 64 | 81 | 85 | 64 | 84 | 61 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 29 | 30 | 34 | 61 | 82 | 71 | 64 | 81 | 85 | 64 | 75 | 38 |
| Days with rain of 0.2 mm or more | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 |
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.
- All properties have to be kept free of pests, including rodents and insects.
Silverfish 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 silverfish in Toronto
- Inspection of where silverfish hide indoors and how they get in.
- Exterior barrier around the foundation, doors, windows and entry points.
- Interior treatment or wall-void dust only where the inspection shows it is needed.
- Monitors and follow-up so we can track activity after treatment.
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 silverfish work is backed by a 90-day warranty.
What a silverfish job involves in Toronto
The inspection starts with moisture: basement walls, under sinks, bathrooms and storage. Health Canada notes chemical results are expected in 10 to 14 days, so the follow-up is timed for that. 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).
Frequently asked questions: Toronto
How wet is Toronto?
The Toronto station records about 831 mm of precipitation a year, with September the wettest month at 85 mm.
How cold do winters get in Toronto?
January averages -3.7 degrees Celsius at the Toronto station, with about 101 days a year at or below freezing, so silverfish in heated buildings stay active.
What does Toronto say about insects?
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: Silverfish and Firebrats (pest control tips) . humidity, habitat, prevention
- Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals 1981-2010 . monthly temperature, precipitation, frost days and degree-days