Pest Control In Port Colborne
Port Colborne sits on Lake Erie at the southern end of the Welland Canal, home to Lock 8, one of the longest canal locks in the world. The city calls itself Niagara's South Coast, and with about 20,000 residents it includes the downtown along the canal, lakeshore streets with summer homes that date back to the late 1800s, and beach communities like Sherkston, Sugarloaf, Nickel Beach and Pleasant Beach. Ridge Pest Control serves year round homes, seasonal properties and businesses across the area.
Common Pest Issues In Port Colborne
Life on the lake brings heavy spider activity, and homes near the water often see webbing build up on lights, railings and soffits all summer. Seasonal and cottage properties that sit closed for the winter are an easy target for mice, which is why a fall check matters before you lock up. Boxelder bugs gather on sunny walls in early fall, and wasps nest under decks and eaves through late summer.
Services Available In Port Colborne
Every Ridge service is available in Port Colborne, including exterior spray treatment, rodent control, boxelder bug control, wasp and hornet nest removal, ant and carpenter ant treatment, interior spray treatment and perimeter tick treatment. Restaurants, marinas and other businesses can book our monthly commercial programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I protect a cottage or seasonal home over the winter?
Have entry points checked and rodent protection in place before you close up for the season. Our rodent program uses tamper resistant bait stations, and we will point out gaps that need sealing.
Why are there so many spiders near the lake?
Lakeshore homes attract the flying insects spiders feed on, especially around exterior lights. An exterior spray treatment in spring, with follow up treatments through the season, keeps activity down.
Do you also cover Wainfleet and Welland?
Yes. We serve Wainfleet, Welland, Fort Erie and the rest of Niagara.
