Monthly Archive February 11, 2026

At Go Green Pest Control, we take a thorough and environmentally responsible approach.

Norway rats, also known as brown or sewer rats, are one of the most common and destructive rodents in British Columbia. These large, burrowing rats thrive in urban areas and are often found around homes and businesses.

Adult Norway rats have brown or grey fur, small ears, a blunt nose, and a thick tail shorter than their body. They typically stay at ground level, nesting in basements, crawl spaces, under decks, sheds, and along foundations. Outdoors, they dig burrows in soil near food and water sources.

Why They’re a Problem

Norway rats pose serious health and property risks. They spread bacteria and disease through droppings, urine, and contaminated surfaces. They also chew constantly, damaging wiring, insulation, wood, and plumbing. Chewed electrical wires can even create fire hazards.

Rats reproduce quickly. A small problem can turn into a full infestation in a short time if not addressed.

Common Signs of Norway Rats

• Capsule-shaped droppings (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch long)
• Gnaw marks on food packaging, wood, or wires
• Burrows along foundations or under structures
• Scratching noises in walls or basements
• Greasy rub marks along walls

If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to act quickly.

Why Professional Control Matters

DIY traps and poison often provide temporary relief but don’t solve the root cause. Effective control requires identifying entry points, nesting areas, and food sources, then sealing and monitoring the property properly.

Go Green Pest Control provides thorough inspections, targeted treatment, and long-term prevention strategies designed to keep your property protected.

If you suspect Norway rats on your property, call Go Green Pest Control at 778-886-4111 or visit gogreenpestcontrol.ca to book an inspection.

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How Go Green Pest Control Handles Norway Rats

Rattus rattus, commonly known as the roof rat or black rat, is one of the most challenging rodent pests homeowners face. Unlike ground-dwelling rats, roof rats live and travel above ground, making infestations harder to detect and control without professional help.

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What Is a Roof Rat?

Roof rats are slim, agile rodents with long tails, large ears, and excellent climbing ability. Adults typically weigh 150–250 grams, and their tails are longer than their bodies. They thrive in urban and coastal areas and are especially common in attic spaces and rooflines.

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Where Roof Rats Live

True to their name, roof rats prefer elevated nesting areas, including:

• Attics and ceiling voids
• Rooflines, soffits, and eaves
• Trees, hedges, and overgrown vegetation
• Garages and upper floors

They rarely travel on the ground, which is why infestations often go unnoticed.

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How Roof Rats Enter Buildings

Rattus rattus can squeeze through openings as small as half an inch. Common entry points include:

• Roof vents and attic screens
• Broken soffits or fascia
• Overhanging tree branches
• Utility lines and cables

Once inside, they establish nests quickly and begin breeding.

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Health and Property Risks

Roof rats carry diseases such as salmonella, leptospirosis, and rat-bite fever, along with parasites like fleas and mites. Their droppings and urine contaminate insulation and attic spaces, impacting indoor air quality.

They also cause significant property damage by gnawing on:

• Electrical wiring (fire hazard)
• Insulation and vapour barriers
• Wood framing and stored items

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Signs of a Roof Rat Infestation

Common warning signs include:

• Scratching or movement sounds in ceilings at night
• Droppings in attics or garages
• Grease marks along walls or rafters
• Chewed wires or wood
• Pets reacting to walls or ceilings

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Why DIY Control Fails

DIY traps and poisons often don’t work for roof rats because they are placed at ground level, where roof rats don’t travel. Poison use can also result in dead rats inside walls, causing odour and secondary pest issues. Without sealing entry points, infestations return.

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Professional Roof Rat Control

Effective Rattus rattus control requires species-specific strategies. Go Green Pest Control uses environmentally responsible methods, including:

• Proper identification and inspection
• Targeted trapping in elevated areas
• Entry point sealing and exclusion
• Habitat modification and monitoring

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Prevention Tips

Homeowners can reduce roof rat activity by trimming trees away from roofs, sealing roof openings, securing food sources, and scheduling regular inspections.

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Call Go Green Pest Control

Roof rats reproduce quickly, and early intervention prevents costly damage. If you suspect roof rat activity, professional control is essential.

Go Green Pest Control
📞 778-886-4111
🌿 gogreenpestcontrol.ca

Protect your home with safe, effective, long-term rat control.

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Rattus rattus: Understanding the Roof Rat

If your front lawn looks like it was attacked overnight, you’re not imagining things. Raccoons and crows are two of the most common reasons homeowners wake up to torn-up grass and scattered soil.

They’re not digging for fun. They’re digging for food.

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What They’re Looking For

Your lawn likely has grubs, beetle larvae, or worms just under the surface. To wildlife, that’s an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Healthy lawns actually attract more attention because they hold moisture and insects. Good for grass. Bad for keeping animals away.

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Raccoons vs. Crows

Raccoons work at night and are strong enough to peel back large sections of turf. If the damage shows up overnight and looks aggressive, raccoons are usually behind it.

Crows are daytime offenders. They peck, pull, and scatter soil, often after watching other animals start the job. Smaller holes and surface damage are typical.

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Why DIY Fixes Don’t Last

Sprays, scare devices, and yelling might work for a day or two. Then the animals adapt. If the food source is still there, they come back.

Covering the damage without dealing with what’s attracting them just guarantees repeat visits.

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How Go Green Pest Control Helps

At Go Green Pest Control, we focus on stopping the problem at the source. That means reducing what’s drawing wildlife in and using humane, environmentally responsible deterrents that actually work.

No poisons. No guesswork. Just practical solutions that protect your lawn long-term.

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Tired of Fixing the Same Damage?

If your lawn keeps getting torn up, it’s time to stop patching and start preventing.

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Serving homeowners who want results without harming the environment

Your lawn shouldn’t look like a feeding ground. We’ll help keep it that way.

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Raccoons and Crows Are Destroying Your Lawn — Here’s Why

At Go Green Pest Control, we care about informed customers, ethical business practices, and real solutions that work. Lately we’ve been hearing concerns from homeowners about a troubling trend: young salespeople going door-to-door at night on hoverboards, using high-pressure tactics to sell pest control packages that don’t live up to the claims.

🚪 What’s Actually Happening?

Some residents have reported:

• Sales reps knocking or ringing after dinner hours
• Individuals arriving on hoverboards or scooters, giving the appearance of a flashy gimmick
• Claims that neighbors “just signed up tonight!”
• Hard-sell pressure, insisting you must buy a package right then
• Packages that seem too good to be true

These interactions have left many people feeling ambushed, uncomfortable, and misled — especially when they’re simply trying to enjoy their evening.

❗Why This Matters

Here’s why aggressive door-to-door selling — especially in the pest control industry — is a bad idea:

❌ 1. Trust Is Essential in Pest Control

Your home is your sanctuary. You shouldn’t feel pressured into a decision at your front door — especially one involving your family’s health and finances.

❌ 2. Quick Sales Don’t Mean Quality Solutions

Pest problems are complex. Effective treatment requires:

• a thorough inspection
• trained technicians
• careful recommendations based on your specific situation

You can’t get that in a 3-minute sales pitch after sundown.

❌ 3. High-Pressure Tactics Don’t Work Long-Term

Aggressive selling often leads to:

• buyer’s remorse
• packages people never use
• service calls that never solve the real problem

That’s not what good pest control looks like.

🤔 “Snake Oil” Isn’t Just an Old Phrase

When a salesperson promises miraculous results with unrealistic products or services, that’s essentially what it is — modern-day snake oil. It may sound attractive at first, but when the guarantees vanish and the pests return — how do you feel?

Most homeowners we’ve spoken with are very unhappy with these tactics. They want:

• honesty
• real results
• professionals who answer questions, not push paperwork

🌿 How Go Green Does It Differently

At Go Green Pest Control, we believe in:
✅ Educating homeowners — not pressuring them
✅ In-home or yard inspections before recommendations
✅ Clear pricing and honest expectations
✅ Green products that are safe for pets and kids
✅ Professional technicians, not sales gimmicks

We won’t show up at your door after dinner. We won’t claim your neighbors signed up that night. And we certainly won’t push you into a decision you’re uncomfortable with.

📞 Looking for Pest Control That Treats You Right?

If you’ve had a negative experience — or if you’re just tired of pushy salespeople promising miracle cures — we’re here to help.
👉 Go Green Pest Control
📱 778-886-4111
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We’ll listen. We’ll inspect. And we’ll give you honest options — no hoverboards, no pressure, just real pest control that works.

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🛑 The Problem with Aggressive Door-to-Door Pest Control Sales