# Spider Squad for Landlords — Ontario Rental Properties

## Why Landlords Book Spider Squad

Spider and pest complaints are among the most common tenant maintenance requests in Ontario rental properties. Left unaddressed, they create friction with tenants, negative reviews for the property, and in some cases, pressure to engage under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act obligations around maintenance and habitability.

Spider Squad provides landlords with a documented, professional treatment that:

- Addresses the spider pressure at the perimeter — the root of most indoor spider problems
- Creates a service record demonstrating the landlord took reasonable action
- Can be structured as a recurring seasonal program, reducing complaint frequency year-over-year

## Treatment Scope for Rental Properties

**Standard exterior perimeter treatment:**
Foundation perimeter, window frames and sills, door frames and thresholds, soffits, and eaves. This covers the entry and harbouring zones that drive the majority of spider pressure in residential units.

**Interior spot treatment (optional add-on):**
For tenants reporting established interior populations (particularly basements and garages), interior spot treatment covers wall-floor junctions, pipe zones, storage areas, and under-stair voids. Tenants need to be home or the landlord needs to arrange access.

**Web cleanout:**
Removal of existing webs and egg sacs from eaves, window frames, and exterior walls before treatment. This eliminates harbouring residue and gives the treatment a clean application surface.

## Tenant Communication

Tenants do not need to be present for exterior perimeter treatment — it's applied to the outside of the structure. For interior work, tenants should clear items from under sinks, behind appliances, and in any storage areas being treated.

Standard advance notice: recommend 24–48 hours for tenants, consistent with Ontario maintenance notification norms.

Re-entry timing: children and pets should stay off treated surfaces until dry (30–60 minutes, weather-dependent). Exterior surfaces dry faster; interior surfaces in ventilated areas typically within 30–45 minutes.

## Single-Unit vs. Multi-Unit Properties

**Single rental units (house, basement apartment, secondary suite):** Booked as standard residential service. Invoiced to the landlord rather than the tenant at request.

**Multi-unit buildings (apartment buildings, townhouse rows, stacked townhouses):** Quoted based on building footprint and unit count. The exterior perimeter of the entire building is typically more cost-effective than treating units individually. For larger buildings, the application covers the foundation, all ground-floor window and door frames, and common area entries.

**Mixed-use commercial/residential:** Treated as a combined property. Perimeter covers both commercial and residential entry points in a single application.

## Recurring Programs for Rental Portfolios

A single treatment addresses the current season. Recurring seasonal programs (typically spring and fall, or annual) maintain results year-over-year and reduce the frequency of tenant complaints.

For landlords with multiple properties, consolidated invoicing and coordinated scheduling across the portfolio is available.

**Volume pricing:**
5+ units in a single booking: reduced per-unit rate
Multi-property portfolios: contact for account pricing

## Service Documentation

Spider Squad provides:
- Invoice with property address and date of service
- Service type description (exterior perimeter, interior spot, web cleanout — whichever applies)
- Certificate of treatment on request (for properties where documentation is required)

This documentation supports landlords in demonstrating responsive maintenance action.

## Ontario Regulatory Context

Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act requires landlords to maintain rental properties in a good state of repair. While pest control obligations vary by circumstance, documented evidence of professional treatment provides a clear record that reasonable steps were taken. Spider Squad uses PMRA-registered products applied by Ontario licensed operators.

## Booking

905-935-7498 or spidersquad.ca. For multi-property accounts, contact directly to discuss recurring program pricing and consolidated invoicing.