Port Colborne is on Lake Erie at the southern end of the Welland Canal, with older homes, lakeside cottages and quieter rural edges.
Prefer to talk? (365) 855-2485
Lakeside rentals and condos see a lot of guest turnover in summer, which is one way bed bugs get moved around.
Properties near the lake and creeks can see more rodent pressure, especially where there is brush, docks or boat storage.
Damp lakeside conditions can soften wood around decks and docks, which carpenter ants like.
Patios, decks and outdoor eating spots near the water attract wasps in late summer.
Lakeside condos and multi-unit buildings share plumbing, which cockroaches can travel along.
Homes near the water often see more spiders because there are more flying insects for them to eat, especially around outdoor lights.