Prices checked September 2026. Mice move indoors in the GTA as nights cool in September and October, which is when most calls happen. A mouse can squeeze through a gap about the size of a dime, so a real fix has two parts: removing the mice that are in, and closing the ways they got in. Many low quotes cover only the first part.
How much does it cost to get rid of mice in Toronto?
Most Toronto-area pest control companies quote $150 to $300 for a basic one-visit mouse treatment and $275 to $475 for a fuller program that includes bait stations, a follow-up visit or two, and a short warranty. Annual or seasonal plans with repeat visits run roughly $400 to $500 a year, or $25 to $60 a month on a contract.
These ranges come from published 2025 and 2026 price pages by Toronto-area pest control companies, compared across at least five of them. Prices are generally flat per treatment or program rather than hourly, with follow-ups and extra exterior stations billed on top where they are not included.
| Service | Low | Typical | High | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection only (where charged) | $0 | $75–$150 | $150 | Often free or credited against treatment |
| Single mouse treatment | $100 | $150–$300 | $350 | Home size, number of bait stations or traps |
| Mouse program with follow-ups | $275 | $300–$475 | $500 | Number of visits, warranty length |
| Rats (interior and exterior) | $275 | $300–$450 | $500+ | Exterior stations, burrows, garage and shed |
| Follow-up visit, each | $100 | $150 | $200 | Whether follow-ups are in the program |
| Extra exterior bait station | $50 | $100–$125 | $150 | Tamper-resistant station, monthly refills |
| Severe infestation | $500 | $500–$1,000 | $1,000+ | Attic or wall activity, repeat treatments |
| Exclusion (sealing entry points) | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted | Number of gaps, materials, height of the work |
What does rodent control cost on Doyo?
On Doyo, Rodent Control is $531. That is the full price, Doyo’s service fee included; nothing is added at checkout, and your card is charged only when the job is marked complete. That is above a basic one-visit treatment and at the upper end of what full programs cost, so ask the pro in the order chat what the visit will cover (stations, follow-up, sealing) before the day, and compare like with like.
Pest control pros on Doyo hold an Ontario Structural Exterminator licence, checked by Doyo before they are offered the work. Tell the Doyo agent where you are seeing droppings or hearing activity, how long it has been going on, and whether there are pets or children in the home. Insect Treatment on Doyo is $354, and Bed Bug Treatment is by written quote.
How many visits does it take to get rid of mice?
Usually two or three visits over a few weeks: one to inspect and set bait stations or traps, and one or two follow-ups to check activity, replace bait and remove dead rodents. A single visit can work for one or two mice in a garage, but an established population in walls or an attic usually needs the follow-ups, which is why programs cost more than one-off treatments.
Is sealing entry points worth paying for?
Yes, in most houses, because without it new mice keep arriving after the treatment. Exclusion means closing gaps around pipes, vents, garage door seals, weep holes and the sill plate with steel wool, metal mesh, sealant or flashing. Almost every company quotes it after an inspection because every house is different. You can do some of it yourself: Health Canada notes that mice can fit through a gap about the size of a dime and rats through one about the size of a quarter.
What changes the price of mouse control?
- How established the mice are. A few mice in the garage is a smaller job than nests in the walls and attic.
- Size and layout of the house. More floors, a crawlspace or an attached garage mean more stations and more time.
- Number of visits. Follow-ups and warranty periods are the main difference between cheap and full-priced offers.
- Mice or rats. Rats usually need exterior stations and more monitoring, and are priced higher.
- Exclusion. Sealing is the part most often left out of a low quote.
- Contracts. Monthly or seasonal plans lower the per-visit price but commit you for months; read the cancellation terms.
How do I avoid being overcharged for pest control?
- Ask for the exterminator’s Ontario licence. Applying pesticides for pay in Ontario requires a Structural Exterminator licence, and the business needs an Operator licence.
- Get the program in writing: number of visits, stations, what the warranty covers and for how long.
- Under Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act, 2002, a business cannot charge more than 10% over its estimate unless you agree to the new price first.
- Be wary of long contracts sold on the first visit. You can usually solve a mouse problem without a year-long plan.
- Ask whether the quote includes tax so two quotes can be compared fairly.
- If you rent, tell your landlord first; in Ontario, landlords are generally responsible for pest control in rental units, but check your lease and the Landlord and Tenant Board’s guidance for your situation.