Not every noise in the roof is a possum. Rats and mice make lighter scurrying and scratching sounds, often through the middle of the night, and they can chew through wiring, stored boxes and the insulation itself. In North Lakes, rats often move in from nearby bushland, creeks and gardens, especially when the weather cools. We book rodent control alongside possum work, since the same crews handle both.
The crew we book inspects the roof space, the garage and the outside of the home to find where the rats or mice are living and how they get in. They look for droppings, gnaw marks, greasy rub marks and nests in insulation or stored items. Then they set baits in lockable stations or traps in places pets and children cannot reach, and seal the small gaps that rodents squeeze through.
Rats can fit through a gap about the size of a thumb, so sealing matters just as much as baiting. The crew will point out gaps around pipes, weep holes, roller doors and roof edges. Keeping bins closed, fruit picked up and pet food inside also helps. If a rat has died in a wall or the roof, the crew can also find and remove it. The crew will also tell you where the baits are placed so you can keep an eye on them.
- Inspection of the roof, garage and outside walls
- Signs of rats and mice checked
- Baits placed in lockable stations
- Traps set in spots where baits do not suit
- Small entry gaps sealed
To book rodent control in North Lakes, call 07 3543 7772. Tell us what you are hearing or finding, and we will give you upfront pricing.
