If you own a home in Maple Ridge, you already know that pests are not a seasonal problem. Rodents are active twelve months a year. Carpenter ants push into structures as soon as the ground thaws in March and stay active through October. Spiders, sow bugs, and earwigs move along foundations from spring through fall. And by the time one issue is dealt with, the next one is already starting.
For over 40 years, Pest Detective has provided pest control in Maple Ridge through individual service calls, seasonal perimeter treatments, and standalone rodent programs. Those services work well for targeted problems. But we kept hearing the same thing from Maple Ridge homeowners: they wanted one program that handled everything on the exterior, ran all year, and didn’t require them to remember to rebook every season.
That is exactly why we built PD Shield 365.
What Is PD Shield 365?
PD Shield 365 is a yearly pest control plan that combines monthly rodent monitoring with two full perimeter insect treatments in a single program. You get 12 scheduled visits per year. Every visit is performed entirely on the exterior of your home. You do not need to be there, and you do not need to schedule around your day.
Here is what is included:
Monthly rodent control visits. A licensed technician comes to your Maple Ridge property every month to inspect and refill professional-grade exterior bait stations. This is not a one-time set-and-forget approach. Continuous monthly monitoring catches rodent activity early, before rats or mice find a way inside. For Maple Ridge homes near Kanaka Creek, the Albion Flats, or along Dewdney Trunk Road, where rodent pressure from farmland and waterways is constant, monthly service makes a measurable difference.
Two full perimeter insect treatments per year. Two of your 12 visits include a complete exterior perimeter treatment using two commercial-grade products with two different active ingredients and two full laps around your foundation. This is the same proven treatment from our standalone perimeter pest control program, but it is built into your yearly plan so you never have to book it separately. The dual-product, dual-lap approach targets carpenter ants, pavement ants, spiders, sow bugs, earwigs, beetles, and overwintering pests like boxelder bugs and cluster flies.
100% exterior service. Every single visit happens outside your home. No interior disruption, no rearranging furniture, no taking time off work to let someone in. Your technician handles everything on the exterior, any day, any time.
365 days of continuous coverage. No seasonal gaps. No window where your home is unprotected between treatments. From January through December, your Maple Ridge home is covered.
Why Maple Ridge Needed a Year Round Pest Control Program
Maple Ridge is one of the most pest-active communities in the Lower Mainland, and it comes down to geography. The Fraser River and Kanaka Creek provide constant water sources that sustain large rodent populations. Agricultural land along Dewdney Trunk Road and the 256th Street corridor stores feed and grain that attract rats and mice year round. And the forested slopes of Golden Ears Provincial Park border residential neighbourhoods where carpenter ants, spiders, and wildlife cross from forest habitat into homes every spring.
Most pest control companies and exterminators in Maple Ridge, including us until now, have offered reactive service: you see a problem, you call, a technician comes out. That works for acute issues. But the pattern we have seen over 40 years of serving Maple Ridge is that homeowners who only call when they see a problem end up calling multiple times a year for different pests. Rodents in winter. Carpenter ants in spring. Spiders and sow bugs in summer. Wasps in late summer. Each call is a separate booking, a separate invoice, and a separate gap between treatments where new pests can establish themselves.
PD Shield 365 closes that gap. Instead of reacting to problems after they start, you get proactive monthly monitoring and two barrier treatments that prevent most exterior pests from reaching your home in the first place.
Pest Detective has already seen carpenter ant calls rise 25% across all locations compared to last year, and we have fielded wasp nest calls across BC as early as March this season. Our perimeter pest control treatment remains our busiest service, having protected over 35,000 customers and counting, because it offers the broadest coverage against the pests that affect Maple Ridge homes most. PD Shield 365 takes that proven treatment and adds year-round rodent defence on top of it.
How PD Shield 365 Works for Maple Ridge Homeowners
Getting started is straightforward. Here is what your first year looks like.
Month 1: Start-Up Visit
Your technician installs professional exterior bait stations around the perimeter of your home, completes the first rodent inspection, and performs your first full perimeter insect treatment with two products and two complete laps around the foundation. This is the most comprehensive first visit of any pest control program we offer.
Months 2 Through 11: Monthly Rodent Monitoring
Every month, your technician returns to inspect all bait stations, refill as needed, and check for signs of new rodent activity. Consistent monthly monitoring is the difference between catching a rat problem when there are two rats versus catching it when there are twenty. For Maple Ridge properties that back onto green space, creek corridors, or farmland, this monthly cadence is essential.
Seasonal Perimeter Treatment: Second Application
Later in the season, during peak insect activity, your second full perimeter treatment is applied. Same approach: two products, two active ingredients, two full laps. This reinforces the barrier through the months when carpenter ants, spiders, and crawling pests are most aggressive. The timing is adjusted for Maple Ridge’s wet coastal climate, where pest activity often extends later into fall than in drier regions.
Month 12 and Beyond: Continuous Protection
Your coverage runs from your start date through the full calendar year with no interruptions. When your plan renews, the cycle continues seamlessly. No gaps, no rebooking, no starting over.
What Pests Does PD Shield 365 Control in Maple Ridge?
The program targets the exterior pests that Maple Ridge homeowners deal with most.
Rats and mice are monitored and controlled year round through exterior bait stations. Every monthly visit includes a full inspection and refill. This is proactive rodent defence rather than a reactive exterminator call-out after you hear scratching in the walls.
Carpenter ants, pavement ants, and moisture ants are controlled through the perimeter insect treatments. The dual-product approach uses two different active ingredients to prevent resistance, which is critical for carpenter ants that have been exposed to treatments year after year across the Lower Mainland.
Spiders including giant house spiders, wolf spiders, and cellar spiders are driven from your perimeter. The two-lap treatment covers ground-level contact areas and higher entry points around windows, doors, and vents.
Crawling pests such as sow bugs, earwigs, millipedes, and beetles are targeted at the foundation where they travel. Maple Ridge’s wet climate creates ideal conditions for moisture-loving pests along foundation walls, and the perimeter barrier stops them before they find a way inside.
Overwintering pests like boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles, cluster flies, and stink bugs enter homes in late summer and fall seeking warmth. The perimeter treatment creates a residual barrier that reduces entry through the cooler months.
For homes with heavy spider activity or webbing around rooflines and outdoor lighting, an enhanced spider add-on is also available as a third lap targeting door frames, window frames, eaves, soffits, and roofline edges. Call for details.
PD Shield 365 Pricing for Maple Ridge
Programs are structured in three tiers based on the footprint of your home.
Tier 1 (up to 3,000 sq ft): $299.99 start-up visit, then $129.99 per month. Total annual value: $1,730. Pay in full and we cover the GST, bringing the total to $1,648.
Tier 2 (3,000 to 4,500 sq ft): $349.99 start-up visit, then $139.99 per month. Total annual value: $1,890. Pay-in-full price: $1,800.
Tier 3 (over 4,500 sq ft): $399.99 start-up visit, then $159.99 per month. Total annual value: $2,160. Pay-in-full price: $2,057.
All prices are plus GST. The pay-in-full discount offsets the GST amount. Every tier includes 12 monthly rodent visits, exterior bait stations, and two full perimeter treatments with two products and two laps.
See the full program breakdown and sign up here.
Who Is PD Shield 365 For?
Homeowners who want yearly pest control without gaps. If you have been calling for rodent service in the winter and perimeter treatment in the spring as separate bookings, PD Shield 365 combines them into one plan that runs all twelve months.
Maple Ridge properties near green space, creeks, or farmland. Homes along Kanaka Creek, backing onto Golden Ears trails, or near the agricultural corridor along Dewdney Trunk Road face elevated pest pressure year round. Monthly monitoring is not a luxury for these properties; it is a necessity.
Landlords and rental property managers. Because PD Shield 365 is 100% exterior, there is no need to coordinate with tenants or schedule interior access. The program runs automatically with monthly visits, making it ideal for rental homes and investment properties across Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
Anyone tired of calling an exterminator multiple times a year. One program, one price, twelve visits. Set it and forget it.
Why Pest Detective for Year Round Pest Control in Maple Ridge?
Pest Detective has provided pest control in Maple Ridge for over 40 years. We hold a 5.0-star rating across 81 Google reviews, and our technicians are local to the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area. We are members of the Canadian Pest Management Association, hold a Better Business Bureau accreditation, and every technician carries a valid Pesticide Applicator Certificate as required by BC provincial regulations.
PD Shield 365 is backed by the same team, the same products, and the same 40 years of experience that have made our perimeter pest control and rodent control programs the most trusted in the Fraser Valley. The difference is that now you can get both in one plan with no gaps between services.
If you are dealing with a current pest issue that falls outside the scope of PD Shield 365, such as an active cockroach infestation, wasp nest removal, bed bug treatment, raccoon removal, or rodent exclusion work, we offer all of those as standalone services that can be booked alongside your Shield plan at any time.
Get Started With PD Shield 365 in Maple Ridge
Your home deserves year-round protection, and now there is a single program that delivers it. No more juggling separate bookings. No more seasonal gaps. Just twelve monthly visits, two perimeter treatments, and continuous rodent monitoring from January through December.
Call 604-931-3330 to sign up for PD Shield 365 or request a quote online. Our Maple Ridge team can typically schedule your start-up visit within one week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is PD Shield 365 available in Maple Ridge?
A: Yes. PD Shield 365 is fully available for homes and rental properties in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and surrounding areas. Call 604-931-3330 to get started.
Q: Do I need to be home for the monthly visits?
A: No. Every PD Shield 365 visit is performed entirely on the exterior of your home. You do not need to be present and you do not need to arrange access.
Q: What is included in PD Shield 365?
A: Twelve monthly rodent monitoring visits with professional exterior bait stations, plus two full perimeter insect treatments per year using two commercial-grade products and two complete foundation laps per treatment. All service is 100% exterior.
Q: How is PD Shield 365 different from booking rodent control and perimeter treatment separately?
A: Booking separately means two different schedules, two invoices, and gaps between services where your home is unprotected. PD Shield 365 bundles everything into one plan with monthly visits and no coverage gaps. It is also more cost-effective than booking both programs individually.
Q: Can I add PD Shield 365 if I already have an active pest issue?
A: Yes. If you have a current infestation such as bed bugs, wasps, cockroaches, or an active rodent problem inside, we can treat that as a standalone service and then start PD Shield 365 for ongoing exterior prevention once the immediate issue is resolved.
