Dealing with pests is part of urban living. Coquitlam is home to a variety of pests including rodents and insects, such as:
Visit our Injured Animals, Wildlife and Animal Abuse page for information on injured animals, animal cruelty or abuse of domestic animals.
Bats are protected under the Wildlife Act and cannot be disturbed from May 1 - Sept 1. For more information, please contact the Community Bat Programs of BC at 1-855-922-2287.
Rats and mice are common pests in the urban environment. Signs of their presence include:
If rodents or other pests persist, please call a licensed pest control company. Local pest control services can be found in the Yellow Pages or other internet search engines.
It is resident’s responsibility to not attract pests to their property. The Wildlife and Vector Control Bylaw Number 4284, 2012 (PDF) was developed to protect public health by requiring property owners and tenants to prevent their property from becoming infested by pests that may spread disease (vectors).
Residents are responsible for treating insect infestations on their own property. To report a bee or wasp nest on City property, please contact Engineering Customer Service at 604-927-3500.
The European Chafer beetle is an invasive insect pest. Its larvae feed on the roots of grasses, causing serious damage to lawns. Visit our Chafer Beetle Management page to learn more.
The City has partnered with Metro Vancouver Parks and four other municipalities to deliver a comprehensive Nuisance Mosquito Control Program for reducing mosquito numbers to tolerable levels by hiring a pest control contractor. The contractor provides the following services from May to October each year:
If you are concerned about nuisance mosquitoes, or would like to request a site visit to investigate standing water for potential mosquito breeding, email the Urban Wildlife Program.
For information about this program or to report mosquito related concerns, please call the Mosquito Hotline at 604-432-6228. This line is monitored by Morrow Bio Science Ltd., the current service provider. Messages will be returned within 24 hours.