Rats and mice move into Chermside homes looking for food, water and a warm place to nest, mostly as the weather cools in autumn and winter. Scratching in the ceiling at night, droppings in the pantry or garage, chewed packets and greasy marks along walls are the usual signs. Fruit trees, compost bins and pet food left outside can draw them close to the house.
When you book rat and mouse control, the crew we book checks the roof void, under the house, the garage and the kitchen for droppings, runways and nests. They set tamper-resistant bait stations where rodents are active and point out the gaps rodents are using to get in.
- Checking for droppings, gnaw marks and nests
- Bait stations in the roof void, garage and under the house
- Attention to kitchens, pantries and behind appliances
- Advice on gaps around pipes, vents and roof lines
- Tips on storing pet food and managing compost
Before the visit, make sure the roof access hatch can be reached and move stored gear away from the garage walls. Keep food in sealed containers and pick up fallen fruit. Tell the crew about pets so bait stations are set where they cannot be reached. Mice can squeeze through a gap about the width of a pencil, so small holes around pipes are worth sealing.
Noise in the ceiling usually eases over the next week or two as the baits take effect. We give upfront pricing on the phone, and visits can be same-day or next-day where the run allows. For rat and mouse control in Chermside, call 07 3543 7772.
