basement

How to Get Rid of Spiders in the Basement

How to Get Rid of Spiders in the Basement

Basements are known to house spiders and other pests because they are often humid, quiet, and cluttered with storage. There are plenty of dark corners for a spider to build its web in a typical Canadian basement. And while spiders are effective at keeping other pests under control, they can still make anyone uncomfortable. The…

How to Get Rid of Centipedes in the Basement

How to Get Rid of Centipedes in the Basement

Centipedes can be found anywhere there are other bugs, like your basement. Basements are often humid, quiet, and cluttered, drawing insects and the centipedes that eat them. And while they are excellent hunters, these are creepy little insectivores that will make anyone uncomfortable. There is a myriad of ways to get rid of centipedes, but…

Exterior Rodent Bait Station

Case Study: Rats Crawl Into Basement Walls in Old Toronto

The following case study describes the removal of a prolonged infestation of rats within the Casa Loma area. Rats that were burrowing outside had made their way into a family’s home by taking advantage of its structural vulnerabilities. With continued investigation and treatment, The Exterminators team was able to address the root causes of the…

Mesh Exclusion Basement Floor

Case Study: Severe Rat Infestation in York Basement

This article will analyze and recount the removal of an interior and exterior rat infestation in a two-unit home in East York. It will detail the steps taken in exclusion and treatment, by the technician, to block off the rat’s access to the house and to treat the rats both on the interior and on…