For residents
Understand common signs, everyday prevention and respectful reporting. Learn why a possible infestation needs evidence and action, without blame.
ONTARIO PEST AWARENESS / FOR YOUR PROPERTIES
Pest awareness.
For every door
in your building.
Give residents and onsite teams a shared starting point: what to notice, how to prevent exposure, and when to report a concern.
Free self-paced module · About 12 minutes · No resident account needed
ONE BUILDING. A SHARED UNDERSTANDING.↗
with clear information.
A calm, practical introduction to pests in Ontario homes and shared spaces.
12 minutes6 lessons1 shared resource
FOR RESIDENTS & PROPERTY TEAMS
Make prevention familiar. Make reporting easier.
A PRACTICAL ADDITION TO YOUR RESIDENT RESOURCES
The same information.
Across your properties.
Include the module in a welcome email, resident portal, seasonal notice or team orientation. Pair it with your property’s reporting process so people know who to contact when they see a concern.
For onsite teams
Use a common awareness resource for building walkthroughs, resident conversations and referral to the right professional.
For property managers
Share one consistent introduction, add your own reporting instructions, and use the field guide as a reminder alongside your pest-management procedures.
INSIDE THE MODULE
From changing climates
to everyday decisions.
Short lessons explain both outdoor exposure and indoor pest movement. Each includes a situation to think through, with a six-question knowledge check at the end.
View the full course ↗Sources include Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Health Ontario and local public-health guidance. View sources.
- 01
Climate & pest movement
Range changes, wildlife dispersal and hitchhiking in belongings.
- 02
Ticks
Prevention, prompt removal and timely healthcare advice.
- 03
Bed bugs
Signs, inspection and an early response without stigma.
- 04
Cockroaches
Food, water, shelter and a coordinated response.
- 05
Mosquitoes & rodents
Standing water, building gaps and safer cleanup decisions.
- 06
Your action plan
Observe, reduce exposure, report and follow up.
A SIMPLE PROPERTY ROLLOUT
Introduce it. Share it. Reinforce it.
Make it part of the welcome.
Add the course to resident move-in information and staff orientation. Explain that it builds awareness and supports your existing pest-response process.
Use your usual channels.
Send the link through your resident portal or property newsletter. The invitation below lets you add a property name and reporting instructions.
Keep the next step visible.
Share the field guide and remind residents how to report a concern. Use your established process to arrange inspection and follow-up.
Awareness supports your response.
The module does not replace a property inspection, licensed pest-control service, workplace procedures or medical advice. It does not certify a property as pest-free or prove regulatory compliance.
A RESOURCE PEOPLE CAN RETURN TO
Keep the guide close.
The printable field guide brings the key actions together for outdoor time, travel and building walkthroughs. Digital source links lead back to official guidance.
Open the printable field guide ↗Easy access
Read on a phone, tablet or desktop. No registration required.
Personal learning record
Learners can download a self-reported record after completing the lessons and passing the check.
Clear privacy limits
Progress stays in each learner’s browser. This version has no manager dashboard, central completion tracking or resident reporting form.
BEFORE YOU SHARE
A few practical questions.
Can we share this with several properties?
Yes. Share the course link through each property’s usual resident and staff channels. Create a separate invitation when the reporting instructions differ.
Can we see who has completed it?
This version does not collect learner identities or send results to management. A learner may choose to share their downloaded personal record through your existing process; it is not independently verified attendance.
Is this a pest reporting or emergency service?
No. Residents should use the property’s established reporting process for pest concerns and seek appropriate healthcare advice for bites or illness. They should not delay reporting while completing the course.
Can we discuss a tailored rollout?
Contact hello@ecodemy.ca about your properties and audience. Any requested branding, additional languages, training records or integrations would need a separately agreed scope.
BRING THE MODULE TO YOUR COMMUNITY