Pest control in Edmonton: costs, city services and local pests

Quick answer

Edmonton has no resident rats (Alberta’s Rat Control Program deals with any that turn up) and, according to the City, no termites. The City identifies insects for residents, controls mosquito larvae and takes standing-water reports through 311, but treatment in your home is private. HomeStars reviewers in Edmonton reported an average job cost of $879, higher than Toronto, Ottawa or Calgary.

This guide covers what is different about pests in Edmonton, the City services you can actually use, who is responsible in a rented home, and what private pest control typically costs. We are a comparison and referral service, not a pest control company.

Local pest facts for Edmonton

No resident rats

Alberta says it has been rat-free since 1950, when its Rat Control Program began after Norway rats were found on a farm near Alsask on the Saskatchewan border. The province keeps a Rat Control Zone about 600 km long and 29 km wide along that border, from Cold Lake to Montana. CBC News reported in May 2025 that infestations rose to 573 by 1959 and fell to zero by 2003, according to the provincial government, and that most rats now reaching Alberta are hitchhikers, for example in grain shipments. Occasional infestations are found and eradicated. If you think you have seen a rat in Edmonton, photograph it safely, note where, and report it on 310-FARM (3276). The province also says pet rats are illegal in Alberta.

No termites, but carpenter ants

The City’s insect identification pages say plainly that there are no termites in Edmonton. The most damaging ants are native carpenter ants, which excavate galleries in wood and can cause serious structural damage if left unchecked, while most other ants are a nuisance at worst. Exotic species such as Pharaoh ants can nest in apartments and other buildings year-round, usually after arriving with plant material. Our guide to carpenter ants versus termites explains the signs.

Free help identifying what you have found

The City’s Pest Management section identifies insects for residents. You can send a description and photo online, post a specimen in a rigid container, or drop one off at 12304 107 Street NW (Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3 pm, using the self-serve box inside the main entrance). The City aims to identify most specimens within three business days. The City does not list a charge for this service, and knowing what you have before you call a company can save a wasted visit. See also our cockroach identification guide.

What the City of Edmonton does

Mosquito control

Edmonton treats mosquito larvae in roadside ditches and other temporary water, using Health Canada-approved biological larvicides. The programme runs from early April until August or September. The City moved to an entirely ground-based programme in 2022, ending aerial treatment by helicopter. It notes that the programme does not reduce adult mosquitoes that fly in from fields around the city. Residents can call 311 to report standing water in residential areas; crews inspect and treat if required.

Pesticide use near your home

Under the City’s Pesticide Exemption Program, residents can ask the City not to apply pesticides on City property within 30 metres of their home. City staff and contractors then stay clear unless there is a “pertinent need”, such as swarming or stinging insects, in which case the resident is contacted 48 hours beforehand. The City publishes daily maps of where crews plan to treat.

Situation	Who handles it	Charge
Identifying an insect	City of Edmonton Pest Management (online, post or drop-off)	No fee listed by the City
Standing water breeding mosquitoes in a residential area	311	No fee listed by the City
Pests or sick trees on public property	City of Edmonton (online report)	No fee listed by the City
Suspected rat	Alberta Rat Control Program (310-FARM)	No fee listed by the province
Pests in a rented home the landlord will not deal with	Alberta Health Services, Environmental Public Health (Health Link 811)	No fee listed
Mice, wasps, bed bugs or ants in a home you own	Private pest control company	Private cost

What pest control costs in Edmonton

HomeStars reported an average pest and animal control job cost of $879 in Edmonton (lowest $175, highest $1,550), based on reviews across all job types. Of the eight cities in that guide, only Hamilton ($1,042) was higher. National ranges by pest:

Pest	Reported typical range (CAD)	What it usually covers
Mice	$250 to $650	Standard package, 2-3 visits
Rats	$300 to $750	Standard rat job
Bed bugs (chemical)	$400 to $1,000	Usually at least two visits
Bed bugs (heat)	$1,200 to $4,000+	Often one session
Cockroaches	$150 to $400	Single treatment
Wasp or hornet nest	$150 to $350	Per visit
Ants and general insects	$150 to $350	Per visit
Squirrels, raccoons (wildlife removal)	$200 to $600	Per job

Source: HomeStars 2026 cost guides (homestars.com), updated August 2026. Checked September 2026. Reported typical ranges, not quotes.

Full details and sources are on our Canada pest control costs page.

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Renting in Edmonton: who is responsible

Under Alberta’s Minimum Housing and Health Standards, the landlord must make sure a rental property is free of insect and rodent infestations, according to the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA). Tenants must keep the home reasonably clean, allow entry for treatment and follow the exterminator’s instructions. If you rent:

Tell the landlord in writing and keep a copy.
If nothing happens, contact Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health, or call Health Link on 811 to speak to a health inspector.
An inspector can investigate and order the landlord to deal with the problem.

Our guides to pests in a rented home and bed bug signs and treatment explain what to record first.

How to choose a pest control company in Edmonton

Alberta requires any business advertising or providing a pesticide service to hold a pesticide service registration, and to employ a certified applicator with the appropriate class of certificate; the registration is cancelled if it does not. Certificates are issued by class, structural pest control among them, and are renewed by exam or continuing education. Questions to ask:

What is your pesticide service registration, and which certified applicator will attend?
Have you identified the insect, or should I use the City’s identification service first?
For carpenter ants, will you look for the moisture problem and the nest, not just spray?
How many visits are included, and what does a follow-up cost?

More in our guide to choosing a pest controller.

Pest control businesses in Edmonton

These businesses appear in public business listings for Edmonton. We have not checked their registrations, insurance or work, and they have not paid to appear. Always confirm the provincial pesticide service registration yourself.