Addressing the Growing Need for Rodent Control in the Lower Mainland

Rodent infestations have been on the rise in the lower mainland, with many homes and businesses facing pest infestation and the many problems that come along with it. Why are there so many more rodents now? What can be done to alleviate rodent problems? In today’s blog we will be addressing the growing need for rodent control in the lower mainland.

Why are Rodent Populations on the rise in the Lower Mainland?

There are several reasons why rodent populations have been rising in the lower mainland over the last decade. One of the biggest contributors are the milder winters that we have been experiencing, which has led to an explosion in the rodent population as more of them survive the winter to reproduce. There have also been changes in rodenticide regulations in BC that have reduced the availability of some of the fastest acting rodenticides, restricting their use to specific sectors such as agriculture, food production and essential infrastructure.

Why is Rodent Control Important?

Rodents pose many potential problems to homes and businesses. For starters the fact that they are willing to gnaw into almost anything poses a notable risk to a building’s wiring and insulation. The presence of rodents also poses possible health problems. Rodents carry many diseases, and they can spread these through their saliva, dander, hair and droppings. They also risk contaminating food supplies as they are able to chew their way into most containers given enough time.

What Can I Do?

There are several do it yourself steps that you can take to help control rodent populations in your home or business. You can seal entry points to your home, make sure all food is stored in airtight containers, utilize rodent proof garbage bins, reduce bins and clutter and make use of mechanical rodent traps. Should you find that none of these approaches are working or you just want the problem to be dealt with you can contact a pest control professional. Pest control professionals have the tools and experience necessary to deal with infestations and can help you deal with any rodent problem that you might be facing.

We hope that we have been able to provide some useful information regarding the growing rodent problem in the Lower Mainland. If you require professional pest control services, please feel free to contact us.

Gilpin’s Pest Control is a family-owned business operating on the Lower Mainland in Greater Vancouver and the BC Interior including Kamloops, Revelstoke, and Sicamous. After 35 years in the business, we do a stellar job and are proud of our rapid response time. 

If you have any questions about this article or you would like to talk to us about pest control needs, please call us toll-free at (800) 770-2428.