Pest Control in Moncton

Exterior barrier sprays typically remain effective 60-90 days, less in heavy rain. Gel baits keep working for weeks as insects share them. Rodent programs are about proofing, not just bait, so results last as long as entry points stay sealed. This decay is why prevention plans run quarterly.

It varies by lease and jurisdiction, but the common pattern is: landlords are responsible for infestations arising from the building (rats, structural entry, problems present at move-in), while tenants pay when the infestation results from their own housekeeping or was introduced by them (e.g. fleas from pets). In multi-unit buildings, roach and bed bug treatment usually needs adjoining units treated at the same time — coordinate through the landlord or manager.

Professionally applied products are used at low concentrations and are generally safe once dry, but ask the technician for the exact product names and labels before treatment. Keep children and pets off treated surfaces until dry (usually 2-4 hours), cover aquariums, and mention pets in advance — some treatments (e.g. certain flea products near cats) need adjusting.

Most reputable firms include a retreatment guarantee — commonly 30-90 days for one-off jobs, and continuous coverage on service plans. Get the guarantee in writing, including what voids it (e.g. not following prep instructions, sanitation issues). 'Lifetime' guarantees usually mean an ongoing paid contract, not a one-time promise.

For standard sprays and gels, you typically only need to stay out of treated rooms for 2-4 hours until surfaces dry. Fogging or flea treatments may require 4-6 hours away. Whole-structure fumigation (rare, mostly for termites or severe bed bugs) means vacating for 1-3 days. Your technician must give you re-entry instructions — ask if they don't.

Expect roughly $400-$1,000 per room for insecticide programs over 2-3 visits, or $1,200-$3,000+ for whole-home heat treatment. Toronto and other large rental markets have heavy bed bug pressure, so multi-unit coordination through your landlord is often required.

Cold knocks down exterior insect activity, but it pushes mice, rats and squirrels indoors — rodent calls peak in fall and winter. Overwintering insects like cluster flies and boxelder bugs also move into wall voids in autumn, so exclusion work is best done in late summer.