Sometimes the noise in the ceiling is not a possum at all. Rats and mice make quicker, lighter scratching and scurrying sounds, often all night, and you may hear chewing inside the walls. In Kallangur, roof rats move in from backyards, creeks and bushland, and they are drawn to fruit trees, compost, chook pens and pet food. We book rodent control with the same local crews that handle possum work.
The crew we book inspects the roof cavity, the garage and the outside of the house. They look for small droppings, gnaw marks on timber and cables, greasy rub marks along beams and shredded nesting material. That tells them where the rodents are living and how they get in. They then place baits in lockable bait stations, set traps where baits are not suitable, and seal the small gaps that rats and mice use.
Rats can squeeze through a gap about the width of a thumb, so the sealing work counts as much as the baits. Common entry points include weep holes, gaps around pipes, roller door edges and the roof line. Tidying up food sources in the yard also makes a big difference. The crew will tell you where the stations are, so you can keep children and pets away from them.
- Inspection of the roof cavity, garage and outside walls
- Signs of rats and mice checked
- Baits placed in lockable stations
- Traps set where baits do not suit
- Small entry gaps sealed
If a rat dies somewhere hard to reach, the crew can also find and remove it. Call 07 3543 7773 to book rodent control in Kallangur and get upfront pricing.
