Rats and mice are common across the Inner North, especially in older homes near parks, laneways and restaurants. You usually hear them as light, quick scratching in the ceiling or walls at night, rather than the heavy thumps of a possum. Droppings in the pantry or chewed packets are another clear sign. Mice also turn up in newer units and townhouses, slipping in around pipes and under doors.
The crew we book looks for droppings, gnaw marks, grease marks and nests in the roof space, wall cavities, kitchen and laundry. Then they place baits or traps where the activity is and close the gaps being used. Most rats come in from outside, so the crew also checks the outside walls, electricity box and subfloor for gaps. The work usually includes:
- Inspecting the roof space, kitchen and laundry
- Placing lockable bait stations or traps
- Keeping baits out of reach of pets and children
- Sealing gaps around pipes, vents and the roof line
- Tips on food storage, compost and bins
Rats chew cables, pipes and insulation, so it pays to deal with them early. The crew shows you where the baits or traps are placed and tells you what to watch for. A later check-in visit can be booked and priced if you want one. Sealing gaps matters as much as baiting, since new rats will keep coming if the way in stays open. Keeping pet food sealed and bins closed helps too.
To book rodent control in the Inner North, call 07 3543 7770. Tell us what you have heard or seen, where, and whether you have pets, and we will give you an upfront price and a time with a local team.
