With the river flats, rail line and industrial land all close by, rats and mice are one of the biggest pest calls we take from Dinmore. Roof rats climb into ceilings along trees, fences and power lines. Norway rats burrow along the river banks, under sheds and near compost bins. House mice squeeze into kitchens and wall cavities through gaps no wider than a pencil. Calls rise sharply in autumn and winter, when cold nights push them indoors.
When you ring, we ask what you have noticed, such as scratching at night, droppings in the pantry, chewed packets or gnawed wires, and where in the home. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book checks the roof void, the underfloor, sheds and the outside walls to find runways, nests and the gaps being used to get in.
A rat and mouse treatment may include:
- Tamper-resistant bait stations in the roof void, under the house and outside
- Checks of eaves, weep holes, downpipes and gaps around pipes and cables
- Pointers on sealing small gaps with steel mesh or sealant
- Advice on pet food, chook feed, fruit trees and compost
- Tips on clearing stored timber and clutter from under the house
Rodents usually feed on bait over several days, so noise in the roof may carry on for a short while before it stops. If you have dogs or cats, mention them when you book so the bait goes where pets cannot reach. Trimming branches back from the roof line also helps keep rats from climbing across. To book rat and mouse control in Dinmore, ring 07 3543 7773.
