Bed bugs in a Toronto condo are a nightmare — and unfortunately, very common. Toronto's dense condo market makes infestations particularly challenging because they spread easily between units through walls, electrical outlets, and shared spaces.
How to Identify Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small (about the size of an apple seed), reddish-brown, and flat. Signs include: itchy bites in a line or cluster, tiny blood stains on sheets, dark spots (excrement) on mattresses, a sweet musty odour in severe infestations, and live bugs or shed skins in mattress seams.
What to Do Immediately
- Don't panic — but act fast. Bed bugs multiply quickly.
- Do NOT throw out your furniture. This spreads bed bugs to other units.
- Notify your property manager. Landlords are legally required to address pest infestations in Ontario.
- Bag your clothing and bedding and wash on the hottest setting, dry on high heat for 30+ minutes.
- Call a licensed pest control company. DIY treatments rarely work.
Professional Treatment Options
Chemical Treatment ($349–$650): Health Canada approved insecticides applied to all hiding spots. Usually 1–2 treatments plus follow-up. Most effective for moderate infestations.
Heat Treatment ($800–$1,500+): Unit heated to 50°C+ for several hours, killing all bugs and eggs. More expensive but highly effective for severe cases.
AstraHive offers both options. Call 905-925-8427 for a free assessment — same-day service available.
AstraHive Pest Control is a licensed and insured pest control company serving 75+ cities across the Greater Toronto Area. Call 905-925-8427 for a free quote.