Mike Londry | Source | Founder and CEO at Westside Pest Control
Mike Londry
Mike Londry founded Westside Pest Control in 2009 in Port Moody, quickly establishing it as a leader in sustainable pest management in Western Canada. His business thrives on a foundation of environmental sustainability and excellent customer service. Beyond his enterprise, Mike serves as a director with the Structural Pest Management Association of BC, where he promotes safe industry practices and legislative reforms.
Mike is also recognized as a local pest control expert in the media, frequently appearing on platforms like CBC and Global TV, and participating in radio shows like CKNW’s The Mike Smyth Show on the popular segment “ask a pest expert a question”.
His personal interests include hiking with his three daughters, backcountry snowboarding, and canoeing, underscoring his deep connection to the environment. Through his leadership, Westside Pest Control actively supports environmental causes, notably donating significant amounts through the 1% For the Planet initiative to organizations like Ecojustice, with an overall contribution of $180,000 to date.
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Westside Pest Control
Founder and CEO
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Ask a Pest Expert a Question on CKNW - April 15th, 2024
Mike Londry on CKNW radio's The Mike Smyth Show, fielding questions from listeners from a wide range of pest related topics.
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You might spot these pests in your Metro Vancouver home this spring
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'Concerning and alarming': Yes, the rat and mice problem in Vancouver is worse
If you've noticed an increase in rodents, you're correct.
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"This is the worst offender in terms of how fast it can spread," Londry said, adding that the worst infestation he saw had ants in every unit of an apartment building.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/weatherhood-local/vancouver-weather-invasive-ant-species-apartment-2023-7977493
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https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/rat-mice-problem-vancouver-bc-6517469
"You gave them a bracelet to an all-inclusive," he jokes. "They flew in with Sunwing and you're not leaving."
Despite the bans, Londry is still seeing certain products being used in the field that were a "no-go zone" for his company but he's sympathetic to people who are resorting to using them. "They're desperate, it's their livelihood," he says. "Their tools have been eliminated to the point where they're not seeing the same success."
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When to Leave Squirrels in Your Attic?
Although leaving rodents in your space may sound odd, there is one specific situation when you should leave squirrels alone. “During nesting season, if there’s a family of young squirrels, what we try to do is encourage the homeowner to allow them to reside there for another six weeks until the young squirrels are able to leave,” says Mike Londry of Westside Pest Control. Once the baby squirrels leave, you can call a pest control expert to help prevent the situation from happening again.
