How to Prevent a Rodent Infestation in Your Home

Rodents like mice and rats can enter your home through holes the size of a coin. Once inside, they can contaminate food, chew through wiring, and carry disease. If you live in Surrey or nearby areas, follow these rodent prevention tips to stay safe and pest-free.

1. Seal Entry Points

Inspect your home’s foundation, roof, vents, and plumbing for gaps or cracks.
👉 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides a full checklist for sealing homes against rodents.

2. Keep Food Sealed

Store food in airtight containers and clean up crumbs or spills quickly. Rodents are drawn to easy food sources.
👉 Read more on rodent-attracting habits from HealthLinkBC.

3. Trim Landscaping

Branches touching your home give rodents easy access to your roof or attic. Trim trees and bushes regularly.

4. Declutter Storage Areas

Rodents love to nest in cluttered basements, attics, and garages. Keep these areas tidy and use plastic bins for storage.

5. Secure Garbage Bins

Use lidded trash cans and keep them away from your home. Don’t leave pet food outside overnight.
👉 City of Surrey Waste Management offers tips on rodent-resistant bins.

If you suspect a rodent problem, don’t delay—Metrovan Pest Control offers expert rodent control in Surrey and across Metro Vancouver. Our mice exterminators in Surrey use safe, effective methods to keep your home protected year-round.

📞 Book a rodent inspection today and ask about our prevention packages!
🧠 Want to learn more? Visit BC Centre for Disease Control to understand health risks associated with rodents.