Scratching in the ceiling at night is a sound many homes in the Northern Suburbs hear once autumn arrives. Roof rats climb fences, trees and power lines to get into roof spaces. Norway rats burrow under sheds and along the banks of the Merri and Darebin creeks. House mice slip through gaps as small as a pencil. All of them chew wiring, soil insulation and spoil stored food, and they breed quickly once they settle in.
When you ring, we ask where you hear or see them, whether there are droppings or chewed food, and how the roof space can be reached. We give you upfront pricing on the call. The crew we book then checks the roof space, subfloor, garage and yard, places tamper-resistant bait stations and traps where rodents travel, and points out the gaps they are using to get in.
- Inspection of roof space, subfloor, garage and garden
- Lockable bait stations placed out of reach of children and pets
- Snap traps in spots where baits are not suitable
- Advice on sealing gaps around pipes, vents and eaves
- Tips on removing food, water and nesting spots
Rodent jobs often take more than one visit, because bait stations need to be checked and topped up as the rodents feed. We tell you how many visits the job is likely to need when we give you the price, so you can plan around it.
Keep bins closed, pick up fallen fruit, store pet food in sealed tubs and move woodpiles away from the house. Trim branches that touch the roof, since rats use them as a bridge. Call 03 7053 9823 to book rat and mouse control in the Northern Suburbs.