Not every rat problem starts inside. In Sunnybank, many calls are about rats in the yard, digging burrows under the shed, tunnelling into compost bins, eating fruit off the trees or raiding the vegetable patch. Left alone, garden rats often make their way into the house as numbers grow or the weather cools. We book garden rat control with a nearby independent pest crew and give you an upfront price.
The crew we book walks the yard looking for burrows, runs worn through the grass, gnawed fruit and droppings. Burrows are often found along fences, under sheds and slabs, at the base of retaining walls and beside paths. The crew works out where the rats are living and feeding, then treats those spots directly. Chook pens, compost bays and the backs of sheds are checked closely, as these are the spots rats return to each night.
- Lockable bait stations placed near burrows and runs
- Traps where bait is not a good fit, such as near chook pens
- Treatment and closing of active burrows
- Advice on compost bins, fruit trees and feed storage
- Tips on clearing cover such as woodpiles and clutter
A few simple changes make a big difference. Use a closed compost bin set on mesh or pavers, and leave out meat, dairy and cooked food. Pick up fallen fruit each day in season. Store chook feed and pet food in metal bins with tight lids, and lift stored items off the ground in sheds. Keep grass short along fences and clear piles of garden waste, which rats use as cover while they feed.
Garden rat visits in Sunnybank are same-day or next-day where the run allows. Call 07 3543 7767 to book and we will find a time that suits you.
