Rat & rodent control built around North Vancouver properties

North Vancouver blends dense hillside neighbourhoods, forested edges, and busy commercial strips along Lonsdale. That mix means everything from ants and wasps in kitchens to rodents and wildlife near greenbelts. Our team knows North Van building types, from older character homes to new stratas, and we coordinate discreetly with strata and property managers. Whether you are in Deep Cove, Lynn Valley, or near the shipyards, we bring the same upfront pricing and eco-conscious approach ProPestClean Pest Control is known for across Metro Vancouver.

People set the trap before they know how the rodent got in. We get it — once the scratching stops and the trap goes off, it feels like you solved the problem. But catching it only handles the rodent that’s there right now.

That’s why we approach rodent control in this order:

1. TRACK — Find the entry point and understand the route they’re using.

2. SEAL — Close off that route with the right physical barrier.

3. CATCH — Once the entry point is secured, deal with the rodents already inside.

4. CLEAN — Once the activity is under control, address the urine, waste, residue, and odor left behind.

That’s the Rodent Free approach: find the route, seal it, catch what’s left, clean up after.

Roof rats, Norway rats, and house mice use different routes: rooflines, utility penetrations, garage doors, floor drains, and overgrown perimeters. We look for droppings, gnaw marks, grease rubs, and burrows, then use the right tools for what we find — snap traps, food or liquid bait, and where it fits, Rat Vac capture — always after (or alongside) sealing so the population can’t keep replenishing.

For thorough proofing, optional plumbing smoke testing reveals unseen openings in plumbing and connected pathways so they can be located and sealed.

What we handle in North Vancouver

Norway rats and roof rats
House mice and field mice
Entry tracking and route mapping
Exclusion sealing and physical barriers
Snap trapping, food bait and liquid bait
Plumbing smoke testing for hidden entry points
Cleanup of urine, waste, residue & odor
Prevention and exterior monitoring

Neighbourhood coverage

We serve Lower Lonsdale, Central Lonsdale, Edgemont Village, Capilano, Lynn Valley, Deep Cove, Blueridge, Grousewoods, Pemberton Heights, Norgate and surrounding North Vancouver neighbourhoods. If your property is outside these examples, call and we will confirm the nearest technician route.

Local notes for North Vancouver

Forest Edge & Ravine Properties

Many North Vancouver lots back onto green space. That can mean spiders, rodents, raccoons, and wasps moving between natural areas and homes. We focus on exclusion, harbourage reduction, and targeted treatments so your property stays protected without unnecessary chemical use.

Lonsdale Corridor & Strata Buildings

From Lower Lonsdale to Central Lonsdale, multi-family buildings need coordinated access and clear communication with strata councils. We document treatments when required, respect parking and elevator bookings, and keep common areas and individual units aligned on prevention.

Neighbourhoods From Waterfront to Mountain

Whether you are near the Spirit Trail, up in Edgemont, or in Lynn Valley, we plan service around your access routes and scheduling. Our technicians are used to steep driveways, laneway homes, and tight construction zones, common across the North Shore.

Insect removal & interior detail after treatment

After cockroaches, silverfish, or pantry pests are controlled, cupboards and edges may need a thorough wipe-down. We coordinate with our cleaning team so interior detail work lines up with label-safe timing, especially in kitchens and storage on hillside homes.

Why North Vancouver chooses us

Once the scratching stops and a trap goes off, it feels solved — but catching alone only handles the rodent that’s there right now. We track the route, seal it, catch what’s left, and clean up after. That’s the Rodent Free approach Metro Vancouver homes actually need.

How service usually works

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1. Track
Find the entry point and understand the route they’re using — droppings, grease runways, gnaw marks, and how rodents move between the exterior, plumbing penetrations, and the home. Our inspections use motion sensor cameras, a borescope, and a thermal camera to locate pest activity in voids, wall cavities, attics, and rooflines that a visual walkthrough alone can miss.
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2. Seal
Close off that route with the right physical barrier around foundations, roofs, vents, garage doors, and utility lines. Optional plumbing smoke testing can reveal hidden pipe and void pathways so unseen holes can be patched too.
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3. Catch
Once the entry point is secured, deal with the rodents already inside — professional snap traps on confirmed runways, food bait in tamper-resistant stations, liquid bait when animals are trap-shy, and Rat Vac capture where the layout suits it.
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4. Clean
Once activity is under control, address the urine, waste, residue, and odor left behind. We assess the affected areas and explain the cleanup plan before work begins.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the Rodent Free approach?

Track the entry and travel route, Seal it with the right physical barrier, Catch what’s already inside, then Clean urine, waste, residue, and odor once activity is under control. Catching alone only handles the rodent that’s there right now — sealing stops the next ones from walking in.

Is cleanup included?

Once rodent activity is under control, we assess the affected areas and explain the cleanup plan before work begins.

Do you use snap traps, food bait, and liquid bait?

Yes — after we track and seal, we catch what’s left with snap trapping, food bait, and liquid bait as needed, with pet- and family-aware placements. Your technician chooses the mix after inspection.

What is the plumbing smoke test addon?

We introduce smoke into plumbing and connected pathways to reveal unseen openings rodents use — pipe sleeves, under-slab gaps, and void routes that are difficult to spot during a visual walkthrough. Revealed openings can then be sealed as part of the exclusion plan.

How do you prevent rodents from returning?

We seal the route they use — not only catch the ones already inside. Exclusion, reduced food and harborage, optional smoke testing for hidden utility gaps, and clear prevention recommendations keep pressure from bouncing back.

What is the Rat Vac you use?

We deploy the Rat Vac motion-sensor rodent catching system — the shop-vac–based station where bait draws rodents in and movement triggers suction into a wet/dry vacuum drum. Product details from the manufacturer: https://shoprodentfree.com/products/rat-vac-motion-sensor-rodent-catching-systems. We use it when placement, species behavior, and regulations make it the right tool alongside snap traps, bait, and proofing; your technician confirms fit at inspection.

Do you handle dead rodent removal?

Yes, we safely remove dead rodents and can clean affected areas to reduce odor and contamination risk. We assess the area and explain the cleanup plan before work begins.

Are your methods pet-safe?

We use tamper-resistant stations, careful placements, and method selection around pets and children. Snap traps and bait are positioned away from pet access whenever possible; tell us about dogs, cats, or livestock at booking.

I hear scratching in the walls—what should I do?

Avoid sealing holes blindly before we track the route and control the population. We inspect first to locate access and activity, then seal and catch in the right order so animals do not die inside voids.

Do you provide rat control in Burnaby?

Yes. Burnaby sees heavy rat and mouse pressure near greenbelts, lanes, and multi-unit buildings. We track entry points and food sources, seal routes, then catch and clean — plus smoke testing when hidden plumbing routes are suspected — so populations do not rebound.