Rat and Mouse Control
Rodents moving in from the dyke, park and sloughs as the weather turns wet, usually through garages and utility gaps.
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Pest Control · Terra Nova, Richmond
Pest control in Terra Nova, where the yard meets the dyke.
Terra Nova sits in Richmond's northwest corner, with the West Dyke, the Middle Arm of the Fraser and Terra Nova Rural Park on its doorstep. Living beside that much natural habitat is the appeal of the neighbourhood, and it means wildlife and rodents are never far from the fence. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll try to connect you with a provider who covers Terra Nova.
Local knowledge
What we see in Terra Nova.
The park, the sloughs and the dyke hold a permanent population of rats and mice. In autumn, when the rain sets in and the grass dies back, some of them go looking for somewhere warmer, and the nearest garages and crawlspaces are in Terra Nova.
Much of the surrounding Thompson area was built in the 1990s, which helps: newer construction tends to have fewer gaps than older housing. The weak points tend to be garage door seals, gaps where utilities enter and vents that were never screened.
Open space also means wasps and raccoons. Yellowjackets nest in the ground along fence lines and in garden beds, and raccoons travelling the dyke at night will test soffits, deck skirting and garbage bins.
Common jobs
What Terra Nova residents ask about most.
Wasp and Hornet Nest Removal
Ground-nesting yellowjackets in lawns and garden beds, and paper nests in hedges and under eaves.
Wasp and Hornet Nest Removal in RichmondWildlife Removal
Raccoons from the dyke and park denning under decks or getting into attics through soffits.
Wildlife Removal in RichmondFAQ
Terra Nova questions.
Does living next to Terra Nova Rural Park mean more pests?
It means more wildlife nearby, which is different. A well-sealed home next to the park has fewer problems than a leaky one a kilometre away. The work that matters is closing gaps and not leaving food out.
When should Terra Nova homeowners check for rodent entry points?
Late summer is ideal, before the autumn rain pushes rodents indoors. Look at garage door seals, crawlspace vents and anywhere a pipe or cable passes through the wall.
Tell us what you've noticed.
A few details about the problem and your neighbourhood is all it takes to get connected with a local provider.
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