Condo & Apartment Pest Control

Ensuring Critters Don’t Become Residents

Pests certainly have a way of making themselves at home. Multi-unit buildings like high-rise apartments are especially attractive to pests, and due to the almost endless supply of food, shelter and proximity of the units, the chances of infestation and horizontal and vertical movement of pests are incredibly high. Pest control for apartments can be manageable, but it becomes less and less so when critters have already taken over. 

For property managers, pests like rodents, cockroaches, ants, wasps, and bed bugs are more than nuisances in apartments, condos and other types of properties. They can damage the property’s structure, pose a health hazard to residents, and give you an unsanitary reputation, harming your ability to rent or sell there.

Why Pest Control Is Critical For Property Managers

Different types of pests cause different types of problems for property managers. Not only can rodents chew through wiring and undermine building foundations, but they also spread rat-bite fever, salmonellosis, leptospirosis, and E. coli infection. Worse, some mice can transmit hantavirus, a rare respiratory disease that can be fatal in humans and has no known cure.

Meanwhile, ants can cause structural damage when building their nests and contaminate food items, while cockroaches can provoke allergic reactions and spread germs. An untreated case of bed bugs can escalate to a full-on infestation of 13,000 in just six months, which can result in property damage and emotional and psychological stress to tenants.

Do-it-yourself remedies rarely work well in multi-unit complexes, and property managers do not usually have the expertise and training to manage a pest infestation. You need professional commercial pest control services to end your pest problem and ensure it doesn’t return.

Your Trusted Property Management Pest Control Partner

Orkin Canada is like having a pest expert on your everyday staff. We’re here and ready to bring our expertise and services to your apartments and condos across Canada, wherever and whenever you need it. You’ll have access to:

• Specialized pest control services designed for residential properties;
• Practical, actionable, tailored solutions to any pest challenges you may encounter; and
• Orkin Pros that are QualityPro Certified and based in the local area for your property — this is critical as every Orkin Pro is familiar with the pest species common to your region.

Ensuring Pests Don’t Make Themselves At Home

We understand the stress critters can cause when they get comfortable in your properties. That’s why we strive to be the premium partner to evict pests and ensure they don’t return. Here’s how we do it:

A consistent point of contact for each property serviced

From initial assessment to regular treatment and monitoring visits, your Orkin Pro will always consider your specific needs and priorities. They will create a pest control plan to eliminate the pests prevalent in your community and region. 

Education and support for your residents and maintenance, cleaning and administrative staff

Ensuring the health and well-being of your staff and residents is our top priority. Your local Orkin Pro will provide background education and tools that your staff can use to help prevent pests from infesting and returning to your apartments, condos and residential properties. We can also provide education seminars for your staff and apartment or condo boards. 

Managing pests with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program

At Orkin Canada, our IPM strategy focuses on stopping pest problems before they begin. Every residential community is unique; your pest control plan should reflect that. To maintain a pest-free environment for your property, we offer customized pest management solutions that can include the following:

• Bed bug control: We will create a proactive bed bug inspection program and develop a plan for tackling bed bug infestations when they occur.
• Bird control: Birds cause millions of dollars of damage to building facades, roofs, and ventilation systems. Our responsible approach helps make your property unattractive to birds.
• Rodent control: With the ability to chew through walls and electrical wiring, rodents are one of the most destructive pests. We can customize a management program to address the unique conditions at your property.

Additional services that you can access from Orkin Canada

We understand that property managers have a lot on their plates. Here are a few more ways that Orkin Canada is here to help:

• Washroom care: Sanitation in common areas is essential. We offer a line of products that keep your washrooms cleaner and smelling better – giving you one less thing to worry about.
• Scent services: Scent is the most powerful of our five senses and can remarkably impact our emotions. Our scent solutions can help create a memorable experience for prospective and current residents, helping you build a strong community.
• SHARPs Waste Removal Service: Orkin Canada’s SHARPS removal service, only available in Ontario & Newfoundland and Labrador, helps keep your tenants and staff protected. Whether you are looking to provide them with a safe space to dispose of needles for health reasons (both diabetic needle disposal and syringe needle disposal) or you are simply trying to maintain your washrooms, Orkin Canada’s SHARPS removal bin service provides a safe option for disposing of SHARPS within your property.

Additionally, we offer a commercial triple guarantee to ensure you are always satisfied with your service: