Living in beautiful Vancouver has its perks — but pests aren’t one of them. From rainy weather to urban density, the city creates the perfect environment for a range of pests. Whether you're in a condo downtown or a home in East Van, pest problems are widespread. In this blog, we’ll cover the most common pests in Vancouver and how Elite Pest Control can help you stay pest-free year-round.
1. Ants
Ants are a year-round nuisance in Vancouver, especially carpenter ants and pavement ants. Carpenter ants can cause damage to wooden structures, while pavement ants often invade kitchens and pantries in search of food.
Signs: Trails of ants, sawdust near baseboards, or tiny entry points near windows.
Solution: Our team uses bait and barrier treatments to eliminate ant colonies at the source. Learn more about ant control here.
2. Rodents (Rats & Mice)
Rodents thrive in urban areas like Vancouver. They can enter homes through tiny cracks, chew through wires, and contaminate food.
Signs: Droppings, gnawed materials, scratching sounds in walls.
Solution: We offer discreet rodent control using traps, exclusion techniques, and safe bait stations.
3. Cockroaches
Cockroaches are one of the toughest pests to eliminate. They hide in warm, dark places and multiply quickly.
Signs: Foul odor, droppings, shed skin, and seeing one during the day (a sign of infestation).
Solution: Elite Pest Control provides effective cockroach extermination using advanced chemical and non-chemical methods. See our post on cockroach control.
4. Spiders
Most spiders in Vancouver are harmless, but their webs and sudden appearances can be unsettling — especially in basements and attics.
Signs: Webs in corners, frequent sightings, and egg sacs.
Solution: We use targeted treatments to eliminate spiders and remove webs safely and effectively.
5. Silverfish
These creepy crawlers thrive in humid environments like bathrooms and kitchens. They can damage paper, clothing, and food packaging.
Signs: Yellow stains, holes in wallpaper or books, sightings at night.
Solution: We reduce moisture levels and apply safe treatments to get rid of silverfish infestations.
✅ Why Choose Elite Pest Control in Vancouver?
We’re a locally owned company with years of experience eliminating Vancouver’s toughest pest problems. Our team uses safe, eco-friendly methods, and we offer same-day service in most areas.