Rat Control in Alberta
Alberta has no established rat population, but rats still arrive with freight, vehicles and shipments. We confirm what you are seeing, remove any rats found and seal the ways in, for homes and businesses across Alberta.
Signs You May Have Rats
Most rat reports in Alberta turn out to be muskrats, pocket gophers, ground squirrels or large mice. These signs help tell the difference, and a licensed technician can confirm it on site.
Large droppings
Heavy gnawing
Burrows and runways
Noises at night
Greasy rub marks
A sighting
How We Handle a Rat Report
Our first job is to confirm whether it really is a rat. If it is, we remove it, find how it got in and close the gap. If it is another animal, we treat for that pest instead.
Inspection and Identification
A licensed technician checks droppings, gnaw marks, burrows and travel routes inside and outside the building. We confirm whether you are dealing with a rat or one of the common look-alikes, and explain what we found.
Best for: Any suspected rat sighting in a home, business or yard
Trapping and Removal
Where a rat is confirmed, we place traps at active runways and entry points and return to check and clear them. Tamper-resistant stations are used outside where appropriate.
Best for: Confirmed rat activity around buildings, yards and loading areas
Entry Point Sealing and Cleanup
We seal accessible openings around pipes, vents, doors and the foundation within scope. If needed, we clean and sanitize droppings and nesting areas following Alberta Health standards.
Best for: Keeping rats and other rodents from coming back
What to Expect From Start to Finish
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Inspection
Reporting
Treatment
Follow-up
Why a Rat Sighting Should Not Wait
Alberta has kept rats from settling for more than 70 years, and every sighting is investigated so a population never takes hold. Rats breed quickly, gnaw through wiring and stored goods, and contaminate food with droppings and urine. Acting early protects your property and helps keep the province rat free.
How to Keep Rats Out
Check incoming freight
Seal openings
Cut off food and water
Remove hiding spots
Frequently asked questions
Are there really no rats in Alberta?
Alberta has no established breeding population of rats. The province’s Rat Control Program has kept it that way for decades, but individual rats still arrive on trucks, trains and in shipments. That is why every sighting is taken seriously.
How do I know if it is a rat or a mouse?
Rats are far larger, with thick bodies, blunt snouts and tails about as long as the body. Their droppings are raisin sized, while mouse droppings look like grains of rice. If you are not sure, send us a photo or book an inspection.
Do I have to report a rat sighting?
Alberta asks that all rat sightings be reported to its Rat Control Program at 310-FARM (3276). We can walk you through the report and share our inspection findings with you.
What if it turns out to be another animal?
That is common. Many reports are muskrats, pocket gophers, ground squirrels or large mice. We tell you what it is and recommend the right treatment, such as our mice, vole or gopher services.
Think You Saw a Rat? Let Us Confirm It
Call (587) 840-8133 or email info@technicapestsolutions.ca. Teams in Edmonton and Calgary serve surrounding communities across Alberta with discreet, unmarked vehicles.