Common Pests in Communal Living Spaces

At the moment, property values across Canada are sky high. Soaring prices and property taxes are encouraging more and more residents to choose multi-unit housing options. Apartments are great options for renters while condos are a great way to own property at a reasonable price. Both options have their own attractive features but it is important to understand exactly what you are sharing with your neighbours. Small pests and other creepy crawlers are known to invade one unit and then sweep though surrounding areas.

Investigating Infestations

It is possible to treat a single mouse or persistent pigeon visiting your balcony but the smaller the pest, the worse it is. So, what is lurking around vents and creeping under doors?

• Silverfish: These pests are more prevalent on the west coast but they are slithering all across Canada. Silverfish thrive in damp environments and can travel up to 9 metres in search of their next meal. This might not seem very far but it is enough to hop from one unit to another.
• Ants: There is no limit to how ants sneak indoors but once they are in, they spread their numbers. These insects creep from unit to unit causing damage and taking up space around kitchens.
• Bed Bugs: Are some of the worst houseguests around but you can end up hosting them just based on where you live! Bed bugs are spread by hitchhiking on hosts but can also use ventilation areas to travel. This means that you can be covered in red, itching bites even if you haven’t brought these bugs in, yourself!

Instead of moving every time your building is facing off against an infestation, have a Toodaloo technician fix the issue for you. The experts at Toodaloo Pest and Wildlife Control are able to treat unattached homes, as well as multi-unit and strata properties.