Scratching in the ceiling at night, droppings in the pantry or chewed bread bags are the usual signs that rats or mice have moved in. In Sunnybank, rodent calls pick up from late autumn as the weather cools, though homes with fruit trees, chook pens or compost bins can see them all year. Roof rats climb fences, trees and power lines to reach the roof, while mice tend to stay low, in kitchens, garages and wall cavities. Mice can squeeze through gaps about the width of a pen.
The crew we book looks for droppings, greasy rub marks, chewed items, nesting material and gaps to work out where the rodents are living and how they get in. They then set bait stations or traps to suit the home. Tamper-resistant stations are used where children, pets or wildlife might be around. Rats often use the same routes night after night, leaving dark smears along beams and pipes, which helps the crew decide where to put the stations.
- Roof space and wall cavity checks
- Tamper-resistant bait stations inside and out
- Trapping where baiting does not suit the home
- Checks of gaps around pipes, eaves and roof lines
- Tips on trees, vines and food storage
Rodent work usually takes more than one visit, as bait needs time and stations need to be checked and refilled. The crew will tell you when to book the next check. Keep bins closed, store pet food and chook feed in sealed tubs, pick up fallen fruit and move wood piles away from the house. Trimming branches that hang over the roof removes one of their main routes. For rat and mouse control in Sunnybank, call 07 3543 7770.
