Where there are mice, there are sometimes rats as well, and many calls in Brisbane turn out to involve both. Rats are bigger, louder and harder to miss: heavy scratching in the roof, droppings the size of an olive pip, and gnawed fruit in the yard. We book rat control on its own or with a mouse treatment. When you call, we give you an upfront price and book a nearby independent pest crew.
The crew we book checks whether you have roof rats, which climb trees and power lines into the ceiling, or brown rats, which burrow near drains, creeks and bins. Each kind needs a different plan. Roof rats are usually baited or trapped in the roof, while brown rats are dealt with at ground level along fences, walls and under the house. The crew also checks whether mice are present.
- Lockable bait stations along fences and outside walls
- Bait blocks secured in the roof space
- Snap traps where bait does not suit
- Subfloor and garden checked for burrows
- Entry points sealed with mesh and sealant
- Advice on fruit trees, compost and pet food
Rats are warier than mice and may avoid new bait stations for a day or two. Activity usually drops within one to two weeks. Trapping in the roof is a good option if you are worried about a smell. The crew will explain what to expect and suggest changes around the yard, such as trimming branches back from the roof and picking up fallen fruit.
Rat control across Brisbane is same-day or next-day where the run allows. Call 07 3543 7772 to book and tell us what you have heard or seen.
