Insect and rodent pests

It’s more common than you think to be invaded by pests, insects, rodents or wild animals. When reproduction and development conditions are optimal, these pests proliferate rapidly and in large numbers, bringing with them all the inconveniences of an infestation. While some of these organisms are essential to the ecosystem in natural environments, their presence in agricultural, residential or commercial environments can quickly turn into a nuisance. That’s when professional pest management makes all the difference!

Numerous pest species

Quebec’s temperate climate is conducive to the proliferation of a wide range of insects and rodents. While they sometimes go unnoticed outdoors, when they find refuge indoors once colder conditions return, their presence becomes disturbing. To provide you with the optimum treatment, our team of specialists identifies the invasive species and observes the movement of populations. That’s what makes our interventions so effective!

Find out more about some of the most common pests on our territory:

American Cockroach

The presence of these pests in a home can lead to a variety of health problems, including allergies and illness due to food contamination.

Bat

Bats can cause problems in attics and other areas of your home.

Bed Bug

The main risks associated with these insects include allergic reactions to bites, a negative impact on sleep quality and psychological well-being.

Bee

Although their presence is essential to the ecological balance, bees can represent a risk when nesting close to homes, especially for people allergic to their stings.

Black Ant

Although black ants do not pose a direct threat to human health, their ability to contaminate food simply by passing through is a significant health risk.

Black Carpet Beetle

In our homes, these insects find an ideal environment for their development, particularly in carpets, clothing and other textiles.

Blacklegged Tick

The black-legged tick is a mite known to be the main vector of the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, responsible for Lyme disease.

Brown-Banded Cockroach

The presence of these pests in a home can lead to a variety of health problems, including allergies and illness due to food contamination.

Carpenter Ant

Although they don’t consume wood like termites, carpenter ants burrow into it to create their nests, causing significant structural damage.

Carpet Beetle

These insects have a predilection for natural fibers, endangering your carpets, woollen garments and other precious textiles.

Chipmunk

Striped chipmunks can cause problems in gardens and structures.

Confused Flour Beetles

They feed on cereals, flours and other dry food products, often thriving in large numbers in these environments.

Cricket

Their massive presence can be the telltale symptom of more serious moisture problems within your home, or even of other types of infestation, requiring immediate attention.

Earwig

Although earwigs are not dangerous to humans and do not transmit disease, their presence in large numbers can be a source of annoyance.

Flea

Fleas are not only a nuisance due to their irritating bites; they can also cause severe allergic reactions in some individuals and animals.

German Cockroach

These insects are also potential vectors of disease, contaminating food and surfaces with the microbes and bacteria they carry on their bodies.

Grain Beetle

They are particularly notorious for their ability to penetrate hermetically sealed packaging, jeopardizing the quality and safety of stored foodstuffs.

Hornet

Hornets pose a significant health risk to humans and pets, due to their extremely painful stings.

Indian Meal Moth

These insects are attracted to cereals, dried fruit, nuts and even chocolate, and their presence can lead to the loss of large quantities of food.

Larder Beetles

Bacterial larder beetles pose a real risk to public health by contaminating foodstuffs with potential pathogens.

Marmot

Groundhogs can dig tunnels and cause considerable damage to your property.

Millipede

These mostly harmless arthropods can nevertheless cause a significant nuisance when they invade homes in search of moisture.

Mouse

Mice can infest your home or business, contaminating food and damaging structures.

Muskrat

Muskrats can damage structures near water and cause ecological problems.

Pavement Ant

Their massive presence can become a considerable nuisance, disturbing the peace and quiet of homes and gardens.

Pharaoh Ant

Because of their foraging behavior and varied diet, pharaoh ants can contaminate food and spread harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and Staphylococcus.

Raccoon

Les ratons laveurs peuvent causer des dégâts considérables et représenter un danger pour la santé.

Rat

Rats can carry diseases and cause major damage.

Rice Weevil

These insects are capable of perforating grain to lay their eggs. Their uncontrolled presence can quickly become a major food storage problem.

Silverfish

Leur régime alimentaire, qui peut inclure des livres, du papier peint, des vêtements et d’autres matériaux contenant de la cellulose.

Skunk

Skunks can leave an unpleasant odour and dig holes in your lawn.

Spider

Même si la majorité des araignées ne représentent pas un danger direct pour l’homme, certaines espèces peuvent occasionner des morsures douloureuses ou des réactions allergiques graves.

Squirrel

Squirrels can damage your electrical cables and wooden structures.

Tobacco Beetle

Lasioderm larvae can attack a wide variety of stored dry goods, including cereals and spices.

Vole

Voles can cause serious damage to your gardens and lawns.

Warehouse Beetle

Trogoderma can cause significant economic losses by contaminating and destroying food stocks, impacting the supply chain.

Wasp

Wasps can be particularly dangerous for people allergic to their stings, which can cause reactions ranging from swelling of the skin to a severe allergic reaction.

White Grub

These larvae feed on the roots of plants, especially lawns, and can cause major damage, threatening the biodiversity of your garden.

Woodlice

A woodlice infestation may indicate inadequate ventilation or undetected water leaks which, if left untreated, could lead to more serious structural damage or promote the growth of harmful molds.

Safe, professional interventions

Whatever species of insect or rodent you’re dealing with, the safety of your environment is certainly a priority. It’s also the main concern of our team at ExterminaPro. All the treatments we offer comply with the most stringent industry standards and are designed to be environmentally friendly. As part of our integrated pest management programs, pesticides are used only as a last resort, to protect humans, non-target organisms and the environment. Learn more about our ecological approach by talking to our specialists.