Rat
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Rat
The fur of a rat is coarse, shaggy, and brown with some black hairs. The head and body are seven to ten inches long, and the tail is an additional six to eight inches. The muzzle is blunt, eyes nd ears are small, and the tail, which is bi-coloured, is shorter than the head and body combined.
The rat is prevalent in Vancouver, BC and throughout North America. The rat is covered in course hair; they have small eyes and small ears and a blunt snout. They build elaborate tunnel systems and burrows at ground level, preferring damp areas such as building perimeters or crawlspaces. Norway rats live out doors and tend to migrate indoors when the weather turns cold.
Family
Rodentia/Muridae
Scientific Name
Rattus Norvegicus
Biology
Adults are sexually mature within two to five months. Females produce three to six litters per year, each averaging seven to eight young. Adults live from six to twelve months. They have poor site, but keen senses of smell, taste, hearing, and touch.
Behaviour
Rats are nocturnal. Tats prefer to nest in burrows in the soil (i.e. under sidewalks and concrete pads, streams/riverbanks, railroad truck beds, next to buildings, in low ground cover, etc). The burrows typically have one main entry hole and at least one escape hole.
They prefer to eat foods such as meat, fish, and cereals and require a separate non-food water source. Their foraging range is 100 to 150 feet from their nest. Rats also cause significant structural and product damage.
Control & Prevention
The keys to a successful program of rodent control are identification, sanitation, elimination of harbourage, and rodent-proofing. Several anticoagulant rodenticides are available in various forms. When baiting outdoors, these products should be placed in tamper resistant bait stations.
Baits can also be placed deep into burrows, but the burrows should be collapsed thereafter.
How to prevent
- All food, water, and garbage should be stored in containers with tight-fitting lids
- Bird feeders should be removed at the first sign of rats
- Seal any holes around doors, windows and roofs
- Prune or trim all trees so that they don’t overhang or touch your building
- Removal of all rubbish around the house that might provide harborage to rats
Need help with Rat prevention?
Call Nikol Pest Control at 604-364-3201 for a free estimate.
About Us
NIKOL Pest Control was established in 2011 by Plamen Nikolov, certified pest control technician and long time North Vancouver resident. Plamen has a degree in chemistry obtained in his native country of Bulgaria. He also graduated with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Plamen has more than 25 years of work experience in the environmental and pest control field.
Our company is based on the belief that our customers’ needs are of the utmost importance. We are committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.
Residential & Commercial Pest Control
Services in Vancouver
Our local exterminators understand how pests behave in the Greater Vancouver area. From ants and rodents to bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, and more, we provide targeted pest control solutions designed to eliminate the problem and prevent it from returning.
No matter the size of the infestation, we develop a treatment plan based on the specific pest, the severity of the issue, and your property. The goal is simple: effective results and long-term protection for your home or business.
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Devoted to Serving Families & Businesses in Greater Vancouver
We’re proud to support our Great Vancouver friends, neighbors, and businesses with reliable, effective pest control and extermination services. From ants to bed bugs, mice, and more—we’re equipped to handle it all. Our goal is to build lasting partnerships with the people we serve—which means we’re here to help with any pest problem, big or small.
Nikol Pest Control offers its services in the following cities in the Great Vancouver area:
North Vancouver Office Location:
807 17th Street West
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M3
Phone:
604-364-3201
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7 am to 7 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9 am to 7 pm
Let’s Solve Your Pest Problem – Fast
Pest problems don’t go away on their own. The sooner you take action, the easier they are to control and eliminate.
Whether you’re dealing with ants, rodents, bed bugs, or another infestation, our team is ready to help with fast, effective pest control solutions across Greater Vancouver.
Don’t let pests take over your home or business. Get expert help you can trust.
Request your pest control service today
Let’s Solve Your Pest Problem – Fast
Pest problems don’t go away on their own. The sooner you take action, the easier they are to control and eliminate.
Whether you’re dealing with ants, rodents, bed bugs, or another infestation, our team is ready to help with fast, effective pest control solutions across Greater Vancouver.
Don’t let pests take over your home or business. Get expert help you can trust.
Request your pest control service today