Two kinds of rat cause most of the trouble around Sunnybank. Roof rats are slim, agile climbers that live in trees and roof voids and move along fences and power lines. Norway rats are larger and heavier, and they prefer to burrow under sheds, along retaining walls and beside drains and compost bins. Many homes have one or the other, and some have both.
Working out which rat you have changes how the job is done. The crew we book looks at droppings, burrows, rub marks and the damage left behind, and checks both the roof void and the yard. Roof rats usually call for treatment up high, while Norway rats are often dealt with at ground level, near their burrows and feeding spots. Roof rats tend to leave droppings scattered along beams, while Norway rat droppings are larger and often found in small piles near burrows.
- Bait stations or traps placed along the runs each rat uses
- Treatment of burrows in the yard where needed
- A check of roof entry points, such as eaves, vents and gutters
- Advice on trimming branches that give rats a path to the roof
- Tips on bins, compost and pet food
Rats are wary of new objects, so it may take several nights before they take bait or go near a trap. You should hear less noise within a week or two. Keep pets away from stations, and do not add your own bait, as it can confuse the picture for the crew. If a rat dies out of reach, there may be a smell for a short time.
We book rat control in Sunnybank and the surrounding suburbs same-day or next-day where the run allows. Call 07 3543 7767 for an upfront price.
