St. Albert exterminator
Pest Control in St. Albert
Looking for pest control in St. Albert? We handle mice, wasps, ants, spiders and bed bugs in St. Albert homes, condos and businesses, from the river-valley neighbourhoods along the Sturgeon to the newer subdivisions in the north end.
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Your local exterminator in St. Albert
Alberta Pest Services provides pest control in St. Albert for houses, condos, rentals and businesses. We inspect the property, identify the pest, treat it with the right method, and seal the gaps it's using to get in. Call (780) 262-3335 for advice and a quote.
St. Albert is different from most of Edmonton. The Sturgeon River winds right through the middle of the city, the Red Willow Park trail system follows it for kilometres, and Big Lake sits on the west side. That green space is one reason people love living here. It's also why St. Albert homes see more wasps, spiders and ants in summer than many newer areas of the region, and why mice from the surrounding farmland and open lots move into houses every fall.
Our technicians cover all of St. Albert, from older, established areas like Grandin, Braeside, Lacombe Park and Akinsdale to newer north-end neighbourhoods such as Erin Ridge, Oakmont and Jensen Lakes. If you need an exterminator in St. Albert, we'll tell you what you're dealing with before we quote, and whether it's something you can handle yourself.
Common pests in St. Albert
- Wasps and yellowjackets: the biggest summer call in river-valley neighbourhoods. Nests build up in soffits, sheds, fences and the ground through July and peak in August. See wasp nest removal.
- House mice and deer mice: they move in from fields and undeveloped land at the edge of the city as soon as nights get cold. Deer mice can carry hantavirus, so droppings need careful cleanup. See mouse control.
- Ants and carpenter ants: common in mature-treed lots and older homes near the river, where moist wood and big trees give colonies a home. See ant control.
- Spiders: wolf spiders and house spiders come in from gardens and window wells, especially in homes backing onto green space.
- Bed bugs: they turn up in condos, rentals and homes after travel or used furniture. See bed bug treatment.
Why do St. Albert homes near the river valley get more pests?
Homes that back onto the Sturgeon River valley, Red Willow Park or other green belts sit right next to the habitat wasps, ants, spiders and mice live in. The closer the trees, long grass and water, the more pressure there is on the house.
Mature trees drop branches and leave stumps that carpenter ants hollow out. Long grass and shrubs along walking trails hide ground-nesting yellowjackets until someone mows over the nest. And the river corridor connects all of it, so a property on a ravine lot can have far more insect activity than a house a few streets over.
That doesn't mean a river-lot home needs constant spraying. It usually needs a careful perimeter inspection, nests removed while they're small, firewood and debris moved away from the foundation, and gaps sealed where siding, decks and utility lines meet the house.
Mice in St. Albert's newer neighbourhoods
North-end subdivisions such as Erin Ridge, Oakmont and Jensen Lakes are built beside open land, so field mice are close by. When temperatures drop in September and October, they look for warm buildings, and attached garages are the most common way in.
New construction isn't mouse-proof. The usual entry points are gaps under garage door seals, holes where gas lines and cable enter the siding, unscreened dryer and furnace vents, and settling cracks around the foundation. We find and close these openings as part of a mice exterminator visit, rather than just setting traps in the kitchen.
Cleaning up droppings? Alberta Health warns that deer mice can carry hantavirus. Never sweep or vacuum droppings. Ventilate the area, wet it with a bleach solution, then wipe it up wearing gloves.
How we serve St. Albert
- Call (780) 262-3335Tell us what you're seeing and where in St. Albert you are. We'll give you a likely ID, how urgent it is, and a price range.
- Inspection at your home or businessWe check the foundation, garage, attic, decks, window wells and any river-valley edge for nests, droppings and entry points.
- Targeted treatmentNest removal, bait stations, traps or crack-and-crevice treatment, matched to the pest. Products are registered with Health Canada's PMRA and applied according to the label.
- Sealing and follow-upWe close gaps where it's practical, explain what to change around the yard, and book a follow-up when the pest needs one.
What does pest control cost in St. Albert?
Pest control in St. Albert costs about the same as in Edmonton. Most one-time residential treatments fall between roughly $150 and $650 (typical Edmonton-area market prices), depending on the pest, the size of the home and how established the problem is.
- Single wasp nest: usually toward the lower end, more if the nest is inside a wall or high in a soffit.
- Mice: depends on how many entry points need sealing; larger homes and attached garages take more work.
- Bed bugs: the highest-cost pest, because of preparation and follow-up visits.
We give you a clear quote before any work starts. See typical Edmonton-area pest control prices, or call for an exact quote for your St. Albert property.
Neighbouring areas we also serve
From St. Albert we regularly work west in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain, and throughout north-west Edmonton.
Free pest guides for St. Albert homes
Getting rid of mice · Bed bugs: signs and first steps · Wasp season month by month · Silverfish · House centipedes and carpet beetles
Written and reviewed by the Alberta Pest Services team in Edmonton · Last updated October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does the City of St. Albert remove pests from private property?
No. The City of St. Albert's pest program covers public land such as parks and boulevards, not private homes or yards. Wasp nests on your house, mice in your basement or bed bugs in your condo are the owner's responsibility, which is when homeowners and landlords call a private exterminator like us.
Why are there so many wasps near the Sturgeon River in St. Albert?
Yellowjackets nest in the ground, shrubs and sheltered spots like soffits and sheds, and the trees and green space along the Red Willow Park trail system give them plenty of food and nesting sites. Homes that back onto the river valley or green belts often see more nests by late summer than homes in open new subdivisions.
How fast can an exterminator get to St. Albert?
St. Albert is part of our regular service area from our Edmonton office. Call (780) 262-3335 and we will give you the earliest available time. Urgent jobs like a wasp nest beside a door or mice in a kitchen are prioritised where the schedule allows.
Do new homes in Erin Ridge or Jensen Lakes get mice?
Yes. New subdivisions are often built next to open fields, and the mice living in that land move into the nearest warm buildings when the weather turns. Gaps around garage doors, utility lines and dryer vents are the usual way in, even in new construction.
Do you treat condos and rental suites in St. Albert?
Yes. We treat single-family homes, townhouses, condos and rental suites. In shared buildings, bed bugs and cockroaches can move between units, so we can coordinate with property managers to inspect neighbouring suites as well as the one with the complaint.
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