CONTROLLING VANCOUVER RATS AND MICE
Need help controlling Vancouver rats or mice? Leave rodent control to Terminix Canada. Living in dark and warm spaces in your home, Vancouver rats and mice are notoriously difficult to remove on your own. Whether you’re looking to get rid of mice in walls or wondering how to get rid of mice and rats in garage, we can help. No matter what you need, whether it be rat control or mice control, we are here to provide you with permanent solutions.
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Vancouver rodent control is imperative when you’re tired of constantly hearing skittering, scratching or gnawing. Once a rodent has made your house their home, it’s important you call our Vancouver rodent control, mice removal and rat control specialists. If you’re wondering how to get rid of a mouse or rat, look no further. Looking to get rid of mice in walls? We can do it. Trying to get rid of mice and rats in garage? We’re here to help! The bottom line is, Terminix Canada can help provide you with rat control and mice control before you end up with an entire infestation of Vancouver rats or Vancouver mice.
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Did You Know?
In July 2021, Vancouver Is Awesome reported that rats were returning to the Metrotown area in a big way. This was after restaurants reopened following COVID-19. One restaurant manager even claimed: “I can literally see them fighting with each other.”
Common Rodents In Vancouver
House Mouse
Size: 150 to 170 mm long.
Colour: Brown or grey.
Behaviour: House mice have oversized ears, small bodies and long tails that are normally double the length of their body. They live in environments that allow for total hiding, such as underbrush, dog houses, sheds, barns, or in dark corners and spaces in your home like in vents or walls. House mice have litters of 5 to 6 babies and may produce up to a dozen liters in a year. Their newborns reach maturity after about a month for females and 2 months for males.
Norway Rat
Size: 40 to 50 cm long.
Colour: Dark grey or brown.
Behaviour: Norway rats have small eyes and ears, a blunt and slanted snout with coarse fur, long tails and a heavy body. They enjoy damp environments and are strong swimmers. Rats are nocturnal creatures that enjoy burrowing underground and can even swim through drainpipes.
Pocket Gophers
Size: Up to 15 cm in length.
Colour: Grey to brown fur.
Behaviour: Pocket gophers are burrowing rodents who are known for their extensive tunnelling abilities. They can destroy a farm or garden and have teeth that protrude from their mouths that are usually yellow or brown.
Squirrels
Size: 10 to 70 cm long.
Colour: Brown, grey, black or red fur.
Behaviour: Squirrels have slender bodies with large bushy tails and often stand on their back legs when they’re not running or climbing. Canada is home to 22 different breeds of squirrels. Some breeds are ground-dwelling and some live in trees. Some squirrels hibernate through the winter and other breeds are active year-round.
Voles
Size: 11 to 15 cm long.
Colour: Brown to grey fur.
Behaviour: Voles are tiny rodents that look similar to hamsters. Vole populations can grow very large in a small period of time, with the females having 5 to 10 litters per year and the babies reaching maturity in a month. Similar to mice and rats, voles will eat almost anything they can get their hands on, feeding on small plants, dead animals, nuts and fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rodent Control
What Months Are Rodents Active?
Vancouver rats and Vancouver mice are active year-round. Squirrels are especially active during spring and fall whereas voles are most active during the cold winter months. Pocket gophers are most active in the spring and fall. Hiring a Vancouver mouse exterminator or Vancouver rat exterminator is your best course of action.
Are Rodents Dangerous?
Besides many people finding rodents gross and giving them sleepless nights, rodents pose serious health risks. Did you know that one mouse is capable of leaving 9,000 highly toxic dropping in a single calendar year! That should be reason enough for you to seek out effective Vancouver mice control options.
Additionally, Vancouver rats and Vancouver mice can transmit Hantavirus, which is a rare respiratory disease that can be fatal in humans, with no known cure. They do this by contaminating food and surfaces with their feces, urine and saliva. They can introduce fleas, lice, or ticks into your home that can spread to both humans and pets.
That’s not all; Vancouver mice can also transmit diseases such as tularemia, lymphocytic choriomeningitis, and murine typhus. On the other hand, rats can transmit the bubonic plague, Weil’s disease, toxoplasmosis and trichinosis.
Ultimately, rodent infestations can also cause bad structural damage to your home. Rodents burrow through walls, chew through electrical wiring and destroy furniture. Whether you’re looking to get rid of mice in the walls or wondering how to get rid of mice and rats in garage, we can help. Hiring our humane Vancouver rodent control team is the best way to get rid of mice and rats.
Why Do I Have A Rodent Infestation?
Rodents find dark and warm spaces to live as they have many predators and not a lot of ways to defend themselves. In fact, rodents often enter homes looking for food, warmth and water. During the warmer, summer months, you’re less likely to get caught with an infestation, but in the fall months rodents will seek refuge in homes to wait out the winter.
In any case, rodents can sneak through the smallest of spaces, holes or cracks. They can sneak in as easily as walking through an open door or gaining entry through rain gutters. Therefore, if you have a crack or space in your structure that’s any bigger than 1.75 cm wide, you may be susceptible to a rodent infestation. Calling a Vancouver mouse exterminator or Vancouver rat exterminator is your best course of action.
Wondering How To Get Rid Of A Mouse? Do I Need A Mice Exterminator For Vancouver Rodent Control?
If you already have rodents living in your home, it’s crucial you call a Terminix Canada mouse exterminator on our humane Vancouver team. They’ll take care of the problem and properly sanitize your space. If you are wondering how to get rid of a mouse, it’s only a matter of time before you’re dealing with an infestation. Time is of the essence when dealing with Vancouver mice control and rat removal.
Check your space for chew marks, rubbing marks or holes, and small pellet-like droppings. If you see any of these warning signs, you already have a rodent infestation.
Additionally, you should keep your food preparation stations clean and immediately clean up spills or crumbs. Remove food sources such as bird feeders, garbage cans and leftover food. You can also trim back vegetation so it’s not touching your home’s exterior. Lastly, make sure any cracks, holes, or loose shingles are sealed with caulk or foam. The best way to get rid of mice and rats is hiring a Vancouver mice exterminator or Vancouver rat exterminator.
How To Get Rid Of Mice In Walls And Ceilings?
If you’re wondering how to get rid of mice in walls and ceilings, there is some good news. You won’t have to destroy your walls or ceilings. The same treatment for regular mice infestations works for getting rid of mice in walls and ceilings. Eventually those mice will come out of the walls and ceilings in search of food. You can even use food baits to lure them out. This is when effective Vancouver mice control should take place.
By hiring a Terminix Canada mice exterminator, you can ensure your mouse problem is taken care of and your space is properly sanitized afterwards. Rest assured, our mice removal gets results. After a visit from our team, you’ll no longer be wondering how to get rid of mice in walls and ceilings.
How Terminix Canada’s Rodent Control, Mice Removal, Rat Control And Squirrel Removal Works
Rodent Inspection
On your initial service, we’ll hunt high and low for rodents, documenting our findings in a comprehensive inspection.
Rodent Control & Defence
After inspecting and investigating your rodent problem, Terminix Canada devises a unique removal plan that includes long-term rodent solutions to prevent rodents returning.
Rodent Monitoring
If rodents come back to your home, so will our Vancouver rodent control team. Our custom rodent control techniques adapt with the seasons to address seasonal rodent activity in your area.
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Other Pest Control Services We Provide
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Our Vancouver ant control team eliminates all types of Vancouver ants including carpenter ants and pavement ants. When you need Vancouver ant removal, we respond quickly and efficiently. Using ant baits, ant traps, get-based ant pesticides and interior / exterior ant spray, these are proven Vancouver ant killers.
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Need help exterminating Vancouver bed bugs? Our Vancouver bed bug control utilizes products that keep you and your property safe. We combine different products for the best bed bug treatment in Vancouver. When you need a bed bug exterminator in Vancouver, choose Terminix Canada.
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We offer several pre-emptive Vancouver bird control and Vancouver bird removal services to get rid of birds from your property. Our safe and humane bird control in Vancouver utilizes gentle techniques that cause no harm to Vancouver birds or your property. Our bird relocation and bird deterrents get the results you expect.
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When Vancouver cockroaches are causing sleepless nights, you need our Vancouver cockroach control. We use safe chemical treatments to kill Vancouver cockroaches. This minimizes the chance of a future cockroach infestation and ensures a secure and healthy environment. Book our cockroach control in Vancouver now.
Vancouver Fly Control
We understand how annoying it is having an infestation of Vancouver flies in your home or business. The housefly and fruit fly carry and spread diseases. That’s why our Vancouver fly control and Vancouver fly removal gets rid of all Vancouver flies for good. Our housefly and fruit fly trap utilizes light for proper results.
Vancouver Spider Control
Vancouver spiders are a nuisance and disruptive to your daily life and peace of mind. But fear not, our Vancouver spider control can help. We use residual pesticides inside and around your property to get rid of Vancouver spiders for good. When you need a Vancouver spider exterminator, choose Terminix Canada.
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Preserve your property and keep wildlife out with our humane Vancouver wildlife control. Whether you need raccoon removal in Vancouver or skunk removal in Vancouver, we’ll protect you from these meddlesome animals. From preventative to emergency Vancouver wildlife control, we’re your go-to solution.
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