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Abell Pest Control has been protecting homes and businesses across British Columbia and Canada since 1924. Our Salt Spring Island staff live and work right in your community, giving them a true understanding of the pest pressures that come with island life in the Southern Gulf Islands.
Salt Spring Island is known for its natural beauty, with lush forests, rocky shorelines, and a mild coastal climate that attracts visitors and residents year-round. That same environment creates ideal conditions for mosquitoes and other stinging insects, spiders, carpenter ants, mice, and termites. With so much to enjoy outdoors, from the Saturday Market to the island's many trails and waterways, pests should be the last thing on your mind.
Visit us here to learn about a pest you’ve seen. Learn about its biology, the dangers it may pose, and find answers to the most common questions we hear.
IDENTIFYMany pests pose health risks to your family. Trust our family of experienced and licensed Pest Control Professionals to solve your problem fast. We are members of your community, ready to serve you.
LEARN MORELeading businesses trust Abell to protect their brands and their customers. Our services range from basic pest prevention programs; to intensive auditing services that include our cutting-edge reporting tools.
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CONTACT ABELLYour local Abell team is part of the Salt Spring Island community. Give us a call and we will provide a free estimate for a pest protection plan or single pest extermination that will work. Guaranteed, or your money back.
At Abell Pest Control Salt Spring Island…We’re on it!
Pest and rodent infestations are a real concern for Salt Spring Island homeowners, as well as the island's tourism, agricultural, and small business community. Ferry travel to and from the island also increases the risk of bed bug infestations. Stay informed by visiting our pest pages or following us on social media.
At Abell, we take Salt Spring Island pest control seriously. Infestations can take hold quickly, so staying ahead of the problem is essential for homes, farms, cottages, and businesses alike. Our local experts make pest prevention a priority and pest extermination a necessity. We are available 24/7 for your Gulf Islands pest control needs, and our home protection plans keep your property covered throughout the year.
As cities continue to expand into rural areas, squirrels, raccoons, bats, skunks, and opossums must find new living quarters in urban areas. Urban wildlife will try to find entry into homes and properties looking for food and shelter, and unfortunately, they can be very destructive. Professional wildlife removal and complete wildlife control are imperative in keeping your home and family safe from these pests.
While not considered dangerous, wildlife can be vicious when cornered or feel threatened by humans or pets — especially when it comes to protecting their young. They are looking for a safe place to raise their offspring and are ingenious in finding openings or weak spots to gain access into your home or business.
Signs You Have Wildlife on Your Property
Birds are a real nuisance once they’ve turned your business into their next roosting and nesting site. Birds are intelligent and can access and live indoors in large buildings, warehouses, garden centers, factories, and retail centers. Pest birds are not only a nuisance, but they can cause damage to the structure and aesthetics of your facility and put the health of employees and customers at risk from diseases such as Histoplasmosis, Ornithosis and TGE (transmissible gastroenteritis). Bird droppings can cause costly damage to the exterior of buildings, damage HVAC systems, and block drains.
Signs You Have a Bird Control Problem:
To avoid these problems, look out for common pest birds and call us. We will create a proactive bird control program that can help prevent birds from settling down in your facility.
Many pests pose health risks to your home and your family. With our Home Protection Plan, you’ll never have to worry about recurring pest infestations. We develop a customized protection plan for your specific needs. This includes regularly scheduled services throughout the year. This plan covers 17 different pests: Carpet Beetles, Carpenter Bees, Centipedes, Clothes Moths, Cockroaches, Earwigs, Fleas, Mice, Millipedes, Pavement Ants, Pillbugs, Silverfish, Sowbugs, Spiders, Stored Product Pests, Rats, Wasps. When you need us, we’re on it!
Also available is carpenter ant control services. Get rid of your carpenter ants quickly and prevent them from causing further damage to your home. Call your local branch for a free estimate.