Rats are mostly active at night, so droppings in a cupboard, gnaw marks on packaging or scratching in the roof or subfloor are usually the first sign something has moved in. Around Booval, older subfloor homes and yards near the river or creek lines tend to see more rat activity than newer, tightly sealed builds. A gap not much bigger than a coin is enough for a rat to squeeze through, which is why even a tidy home can end up with activity.
The crew we book works out where rats are getting in and where they are feeding, checking the roof void, subfloor, garden edges and anywhere pet food or rubbish is left out overnight. Gaps around pipes, vents and door edges get noted, since closing these off matters as much as dealing with the rats already inside the house. Sheds and chicken coops close to a fence line are checked as well, since these spots often hold food that keeps rats coming back.
Bait stations are placed with children and pets in mind, in spots chosen to suit the layout of your home rather than a one-size approach. A return visit checks whether activity has settled down and gives the crew a chance to move or add stations if needed, along with a look for any new droppings since the first booking.
- Inspection of roof void, subfloor and yard for entry points and feeding signs.
- Bait stations placed away from children's and pets' areas.
- Entry points around pipes, vents and doors flagged for sealing.
- Return visit to check whether activity has settled down.
- Advice on food and rubbish storage to make the yard less attractive.
If you have heard scratching in the roof or found droppings around your Booval kitchen, call 07 3543 7767 and we will book a local crew with pricing upfront.
