RAT CONTROL

Common signs include:

• Droppings along baseboards or storage areas
• Scratching or movement in walls, ceilings, or attic
• Gnaw marks on wood, wires, and food packaging
• Grease marks along walls or pipes
• Strong urine odor
• Burrows near foundations, sheds, or decks

We use a complete rodent-management approach:

• Trapping systems placed in high-activity zones
  • Baiting systems placed outdoors or in secured stations (when appropriate)
  • Exclusion work sealing every entry point—roofline, foundation, vents, siding
  • Sanitation guidance to remove food sources and nesting material
  • Structural and environmental corrections around the building exterior
  • Follow-up visits to ensure full removal and monitor for new activity

Elimination + exclusion = long-term success.

Rats are known to spread bacteria through:

• Droppings
• Urine
• Contaminated surfaces
• Nesting material and airborne particles
• Chewing insulation and creating dust

They can worsen allergies, asthma, and carry harmful pathogens.

Rats enter homes seeking:

• Warm shelter, especially during fall and winter
  • Easy food sources like garbage, pet food, or crumbs
  • Moisture or water access
  • Unsealed openings around the exterior
  • Cluttered storage or insulation for nesting

High-density areas like New Westminster, Burnaby, and Vancouver see higher activity.

We recommend:

• Sealing all gaps and utility openings
• Keeping garbage bins sealed
• Eliminating clutter around the building
• Trimming vegetation away from walls
• Removing outdoor attractants (bird seed, pet food)
• Cleaning food areas regularly
• Scheduling annual rodent inspections

Exclusion is the single most important preventive measure.

Yes. Rats can:

• Chew electrical wiring (fire hazard)
• Damage insulation
• Destroy drywall
• Contaminate food
• Dig burrows under foundations
• Damage stored items and furniture