Halifax Pest Control

Areas Served

Faced with the moderating impact of the Atlantic ocean, alongside regular fog and up to 100 cm of annual rainfall, Dartmouth and Halifax experience some of the most unique conditions in all of Canada. But those unique conditions can add up to to equally unique pest control problems. That’s why Orkin Canada has a team of local technicians on hand to help protect local homes and businesses from pests.

Providing service to Anapolis Royal, Barrington, Berwick, Bridgewater, Digby, Halifax, Kentville, Middleton, Region of Queens, Sydney, Truro, Weymouth, Wolfville, and Yarmouth.

Services

Orkin Canada’s pest control technicians can give you peace of mind by expertly helping you remove unwanted pests from your home or business – and making sure they don’t come back.

Pest control pressures in the Halifax area

Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, and surrounding areas consist of diverse habitats for people and pests, including urban centres, residential communities, farmland, forests, coastlands, lakes and rivers.

Life near the harbour brings unique challenges for pest management in the Halifax and Dartmouth area. The abundance of food and shelter from human activities means that the city faces a particular threat from pests such as rodents who can cause problems for both homes and businesses. From year round food sources, widespread construction, and port activities, rodent habitats are well supported in the downtown urban cores of Halifax and Dartmouth. With tourism playing an increasingly important role in the Halifax, Nova Scotia region, keeping local service based businesses in the hospitality and accommodations free of pests such as bed bugs, ants, and rodents is more important than ever.

Bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers, which mean heavily frequented urban areas (due to large populations, tourism, University and housing complexes) can see a higher incidence of bed bug infestations. Around the vast number of lakes in suburban and rural areas, residents can expect to see an increase in and flying insects in summer, which in turn supports higher spider activity around building exteriors. With plentiful food sources, water and shelter, rodents will thrive in the surrounding vegetation, typically making their burrows underground.

Coastal communities, fishery, and even business parks are often faced with high Seagull activity, which can damage property, and pose a contamination risk due to the number of droppings and ectoparasites associated with them.

Many businesses and residential homes may experience a spike in ant activity during the warmer months when the hot sun causes insects to seek shelter and scavenge for food indoors. Ants will only flourish in locations with sufficient moisture, which can often come from landscaping around the foundations of structures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to get rid of my furniture if I have bed bugs?

In most cases, all infested belongings can be treated, usually with a combination of heat, steaming, vacuuming, and/or targeted application. Special encasements can also be used for mattresses, box springs, pillows and other potentially infested furniture, so they can be used in the future.

If your mattress is heavily infested, it is better to safely dispose of it than trying to treat the issue. Proper steps must be followed if doing so, these include wrapping the infested mattress completely in plastic and attaching a label warning that the mattress is infested by bed bugs. This ensures that the risk of bed bugs spreading to another property is minimized.

Is pest management really necessary?

In many cases, such as potential health risks or instances of an infestation with overwhelming numbers, pest management services can save you a lot of stress and time. Some pests, such as bed bugs, require very specific treatment processes on more than one occasion to effectively manage the situation. Attempting to manage a pest infestation on your own may result in the issue becoming worse. 

The best course of action is to call in a professional pest management company to do a thorough inspection of your property. This is followed by informed recommendations on what needs to be done next, and then the treatment and/or removal services themselves if you decide to let us proceed with them.

How do I get rid of rats permanently?

Due to many factors outside a property owner’s control, there’s never a guarantee that rats can be permanently removed from your home or business, but through the use of professional rodent control services you can significantly minimize the risk of a rat infestation on your property. Calling in experienced pest management professionals is usually the most proactive and efficient approach. They have the appropriate equipment, training, and expertise to help address the potential rat infestation on your property. 

What do I do when there is a rat in the house?

Rats seek shelter indoors during the colder months, and they’re always looking for food and water. These pests may also be smart enough to avoid various traps and recognize bait. If your property enables them to return and supports their survival, rats may find their way back indoors.

Contacting a certified and experienced rodent control expert for your home can reduce the risk, by identifying factors that may make your home attractive to rats. In addition to the initial inspection, our rodent control services are thorough, ensuring that your rodent issue is professionally controlled the first time.