Rats and mice move indoors across the Western Suburbs as the weather cools, usually from autumn onwards. Roof rats climb fences, trees and power lines to reach the roof, while Norway rats burrow under sheds and along the footings of homes. House mice squeeze through gaps about the width of a pen and set up in wall cavities, kitchen cupboards and behind appliances.
Common signs include scratching or running noises in the ceiling at night, droppings in the pantry or along skirting boards, chewed food packets, gnawed cables and a stale smell in cupboards. The crew we book looks for where the rodents are getting in and where they are nesting, then sets out a plan for the home and the yard.
- Inspection of the roof space, subfloor and outside of the home
- Placement of lockable bait stations out of reach of children and pets
- Trapping inside the home where baits are not suitable
- Advice on gaps to seal around pipes, vents and eaves
- A plan for checking and topping up bait stations
Homes near the Maribyrnong River, Stony Creek and the railway lines in Footscray, Tottenham and Sunshine often see more rodent activity, as do houses beside shops and cafes. Keeping bins closed, picking up fallen fruit, storing pet food in sealed tubs and trimming branches away from the roof all make your home less inviting.
Tell us where you have heard or seen the rodents and what sort of home you have, whether it is a cottage, a brick veneer house or a unit. We will give you upfront pricing and book a local crew. Call 03 7053 9832 to book rat and mouse control in the Western Suburbs.