Get help with rats and mice
Rats and mice in Vancouver breed often and with large litters, so the occasional rat or mouse can become a crowd before you know it.
Deal with rats and mice as soon as possible – they cause health concerns.
Who do I talk to?
The City of Vancouver will deal with rat or mouse problems in certain areas.
| If the rat or mouse is... | Contact |
|---|---|
| In your home | Tenants: contact your landlord, and if they do not help, call 3-1-1
Landlords: contact a pest control company |
| On City property | Phone 3-1-1 |
| In a City park | Phone 3-1-1 or speak to a Park Board employee |
| In or near restaurants, grocery stores, or businesses that handle food | Phone Vancouver Coastal Health at 604-736-2033 |
How do I hire a certified pest management company?
- Make sure the company has a pesticide use licence.
- Ask people to recommend a company.
- Request references from the company.
