Rodent Control Services in Metro Vancouver

If you are hearing scratching in the walls, finding droppings behind appliances, or noticing gnaw marks along your baseboards, you likely have a rodent problem. Tactic Pest Control provides professional rodent control in Vancouver and the surrounding region, helping homeowners and property managers eliminate rats and mice quickly and keep them out for good.

Rodents are not a problem that gets better on its own. A pair of mice can produce dozens of offspring in a matter of weeks. The sooner you act, the less damage you face — to your home, your belongings, and your family's health.

Rodents are nocturnal and cautious around humans, which means most homeowners do not see them directly. What you do find are the signs they leave behind:

Droppings near food sources, along walls, or in cupboards and drawers. Rat droppings are roughly the size of a raisin; mouse droppings are smaller, closer to a grain of rice.
Gnaw marks on food packaging, wood trim, electrical wiring, and insulation. Rodents gnaw constantly to keep their teeth from overgrowing — damaged wiring is a serious fire risk.
Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls, ceilings, or crawlspaces, usually most audible at night when the house is quiet.
Grease marks or rub marks along walls and baseboards, left by rodent fur as they travel their regular routes.
Nesting material — shredded paper, fabric, or insulation — tucked into hidden corners, behind appliances, or under floorboards.

If you notice any of these signs, do not wait. Call Tactic Pest Control for an inspection.

Rats

are larger than a mouse and can weigh up to 0.5 kilograms (1 pound).
Norway rats and roof rats look similar, but their habits are different.
Norway rat
- have brown and coarse fur.
- builds elaborate systems of tunnels and burrows at ground level.
- prefers damp areas like crawl spaces or building perimeters.
Roof rat
- tends to have a grey coat with a white belly.
- is an agile climber.
  - prefers to live in trees, vines, and other dense vegetation.
  - will infest attics, rafters, or roofs, and upper stories of buildings.

Mice

small size at 1 - 4 inches long.
usually light grey or brown in color with a lighter shade on their bellies.
tend to seek food in the same places.
do not need to drink water but will drink about an ounce if available.

Why Acting Fast Matters

Mice control in Vancouver requires more than setting a few traps. A successful result depends on understanding how mice move through a structure, where they nest, and what is drawing them in — whether that is food access, warmth, or shelter from the weather. Metro Vancouver's wet winters drive rodents indoors in significant numbers from October through March, but infestations can take hold at any time of year.

Prevention is part of every Tactic service. After treatment, we advise on practical steps to reduce the conditions that attract rodents: proper food storage, reducing clutter in storage areas, and maintaining the perimeter of your home.

Do not let a rodent problem grow into a larger infestation. Contact us for a free quote or call to book for service and a Tactic technician will assess your home and recommend the right course of action.