Quick, light scratching in the walls late at night is usually rats or mice rather than a possum. Small dark droppings, gnawed food packets and chewed cables are other giveaways. Homes near creeks, bushland, chicken runs and fruit trees around Victoria Point often see more rodents as the weather cools and they look for shelter indoors. A single pair can turn into a sizeable group within a few months.
The crew we book starts with a look through the roof cavity, kitchen, laundry, garage and any sheds. They find where the rodents are nesting and the paths they take, then place bait stations or traps in lockable boxes out of reach of children and pets. Just as important, they seal the small gaps rodents use around pipes, vents, cables and eaves.
- An inspection of the roof, kitchen, laundry and outbuildings
- Lockable bait stations or traps set on the main paths
- Gaps around pipes, vents and cables sealed
- Tips on food storage and yard clean-up
- A price for a return check if you would like one
Rats and mice can squeeze through gaps much smaller than a possum can, so sealing plays a big part. The crew will also point out things in the yard that draw rodents in, such as fallen fruit, open compost, spilled grain or pet food left out overnight.
You get an upfront price for the visit when you call, and a return check is priced separately so you only pay for what you choose. If you are hearing scratching in the walls or roof in Victoria Point, call 07 3543 7768 and we will book a local crew.
