Mice Exterminator in Barrie
If you need a mice exterminator in Barrie, AstraHive Pest Control inspects the whole property, seals the exterior entry points, then traps and follows up, backed by a 90-day warranty. Barrie's Property Standards By-law 2011-138 spells out what owners must do about rodents, and this page turns it into a plan for your home. We also serve Innisfil, Georgina, Keswick, Sutton, Wasaga Beach.
What Barrie's Property Standards By-law 2011-138 requires of owners
| Section or source | What it requires | What it means for mice |
|---|---|---|
| Section 13.1 | A building must be kept reasonably free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act. | The standard is continuous, and the method has to follow Ontario's pesticide rules. |
| Section 13.2 | Openings and holes in a building, including chimneys, windows, doors, vents, holes for pipes and electrical fixtures, cracks and floor drains, that might permit the entry of rodents, vermin, insects, birds or other pests must be screened or sealed as appropriate. | Vents and pipe holes are named outright, which is the exterior work we do on every mouse job. |
| Yard Maintenance By-law 2011-107 | Waste containers must be kept clean and free of dirt, filth, odours and pest infestations, and kept so animals or vermin cannot tear them apart or open them. | A bin that animals can open is a feeding station. |
Sources: Property Standards By-law 2011-138.
3. Fresh Gnaw Marks on Food, Wood or Wiring in Barrie
From our guide Signs You Have Mice: 10 Warning Signs to Check Before You Call an Exterminator: the checks below are the ones to run through at a Barrie property.
- Cardboard boxes and food packaging
- Plastic storage containers
- Wood trim and door corners
- Foam insulation
A building must be kept reasonably free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act. The Landlord and Tenant Board says a landlord must take steps to control pests such as cockroaches and mice and meet the standards set out in municipal by-laws.
Mice in your Barrie home or building?
Our licensed technicians start with an inspection and a clear plan for your property.
Call 905-925-8427How AstraHive Pest Control gets rid of mice in Barrie
- Inspection. We check the foundation, penetrations, doors, roofline and interior for entry points and travel routes.
- Exterior sealing. Entry points are closed from the outside with steel wool or copper mesh locked in with sealant or foam, and hardware cloth for large gaps. We never seal interior gaps. Weep holes and vents get breathable mesh only (steel wool, copper mesh or excluder mesh), never sealant, foam or mortar, because the hollow wall needs them to release moisture and warm air.
- Interior trapping. We trap the mice inside, with tamper-resistant bait stations where bait is needed.
- Follow-up. We return to check traps and seals.
Products are Health Canada approved and applied according to the product label, and our technicians are licensed by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Our mouse work is backed by a 90-day warranty.
How heat builds through the season near Barrie
Degree-days above 10 °C per month. Environment and Climate Change Canada climate normals 1981 to 2010, Barrie Wpcc station, 1.5 km from Barrie. A station is the nearest one with a full set of normals, not a reading from your street.
What this means for mice: they look for warm shelter as the temperature falls, so the autumn months on this chart are when exterior sealing matters most.
When mice look for shelter near Barrie
The Barrie Wpcc station's mean temperature falls from 15.3 °C in September to 2.7 °C in November, with about 157 days a year at or below freezing.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean temperature (°C) | -7.7 | -6.6 | -2.1 | 5.6 | 12.3 | 17.9 | 20.8 | 19.7 | 15.3 | 8.7 | 2.7 | -3.5 |
| Mean daily minimum (°C) | -12.4 | -11.7 | -7.4 | 0.2 | 6.5 | 12.3 | 15.3 | 14.3 | 10.0 | 3.9 | -1.0 | -7.3 |
| Days with a minimum at or below 0 °C | 30 | 27 | 28 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 28 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada climate normals, 1981 to 2010, Barrie Wpcc station (1.5 km from Barrie). A station is the nearest one with a full set of normals, not a reading from your street.
- Climate station: Barrie Wpcc, 1.5 km from Barrie.
- Public health unit: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
- By-law: Property Standards By-law 2011-138.
- Nearby areas we serve: Innisfil (13 km), Georgina (23 km), Keswick (24 km), Sutton (28 km), Wasaga Beach (30 km).
Frequently asked questions: Barrie
Who is responsible for mice in a Barrie rental?
A building must be kept reasonably free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act. The Landlord and Tenant Board says a landlord must take steps to control pests such as cockroaches and mice and meet the standards set out in municipal by-laws.
Does Barrie require a licensed company?
The by-law puts the duty on the owner. We start with an inspection of the exterior and interior, then seal, trap and follow up.
Where do I report a rodent problem in Barrie?
Report property standards concerns to your municipality's by-law enforcement office. If you rent, tell your landlord in writing first.
When do mice move in around Barrie?
The Barrie Wpcc station's normals show the mean temperature falling from 15.3 degrees Celsius in September to 2.7 in November, and 157 days a year at or below freezing.
Will mice leave if the heat is turned off?
No. Cold pushes mice toward heated buildings and does not remove them, so the answer is closing the entry points, not cooling the house. In Barrie, the Barrie Wpcc station's normals show the mean temperature falling from 15.3 degrees Celsius in September to 2.7 in November, which is when mice and rats start looking for indoor shelter.
Do mice climb into beds at night?
It is uncommon, and a mouse that reaches a bedroom is usually following a travel route along walls and furniture. Finding that route is part of the inspection. For Barrie: A building must be kept reasonably free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act.
Sources
- City of Barrie: Property Standards By-law 2011-138 . section 13, pest prevention
- City of Barrie: Yard Maintenance By-law 2011-107 . waste containers and pest infestations
- Tribunals Ontario, Landlord and Tenant Board: Maintenance and Repairs . landlords must control pests such as cockroaches and mice; municipal standards
- Health Canada: Rats and mice (pest control tips) . crack size, sealing, traps, cleanup
- Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals 1981-2010 . monthly temperature, precipitation, frost days and degree-days