Gophers Under the House Gophers are solitary animals that burrow under homes. They start burrowing on the exterior and dig until they create massive tunnels and denning areas. Gophers create particular areas inside the burrows to live, store food, give birth, and defecate. Gophers are clever and access water sources under your home, such as …
It’s bad enough when raccoons become a nuisance when ruining gardens or raiding garbage cans, but they can be truly destructive when they get inside your attic, chimneys, or walls. In the wild, they create dens in high-up tree cavities as the height gives them protection from predators. But when their natural habitats fall short, …
The house mouse and deer mouse are common species of pest mice to find inside your home. House mice are small rodents that are found throughout Canada, particularly in urban and suburban areas. They are known for their ability to quickly reproduce and infest homes, buildings, and agricultural settings. House mice can contaminate food sources, …
Society has experienced a growing awareness of the importance of preserving wildlife. From the rise of environmental activism to the enormous growth of tourism to destinations where interacting with nature and wildlife, the positive sentiment of people living amongst animals is stronger than ever. While wildlife plays an important role in our lives and the …
British Columbia has a fair share of rodents like marmots, voles, chipmunks, gophers, and squirrels, but the most common rodent infestations in Vancouver come from Norway rats, roof rats, and the house mouse. Signs of Rodents in the House Do not ignore a rodent infestation. You need to act at the first signs of rodent …
The most common rodent problems come from three species – Norway rat (brown rat), roof rat (black rat), and the house mouse. While rodent control is similar for rats vs. mice, there are some finer points. Depending on the specific type of rodent infestation will determine some aspects of an integrated pest management solution. House …
Canada is rich in its diversity and quantity of wildlife, and most people have stories of wonderful encounters with wildlife and nature. From camping trips in the woods and spending summers at camp to simply watching the birds and squirrels in the park, there is much to appreciate about sharing our time and space with …
Canada has experienced record population growth of over one million people from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023. This 2.7% growth rate is the highest Canada has experienced since 1957. This level of growth necessitates the development of new housing, roads, and potentially new schools and hospitals, along with opportunities for new businesses to …
Destructive and troublesome, rats traditionally live near humans. This puts rats in the prime position to invade homes and other buildings, where ample availability of food and nesting sites provides the rodents with everything they need to survive. The pests gain entry to homes in a variety of ways. They can fit through any opening …
The Norway rat is an invasive species that damages property, spreads diseases, and ruins human and pet food. They are omnivores, meaning they eat anything. This includes meat, like eggs and other small animals, as well as grains, seeds, and vegetables, meaning these rats can also destroy crops. Why Are Norway Rats in Your House …
