If you have seen a rat run along the fence, found droppings the size of a jelly bean or heard heavy scratching overhead, it is time to act. Rats breed through most of the year in our climate, so a couple can become a colony in a few months. We book local crews for rat removal in North Lakes and give you the price before anyone comes out.
The crew we book looks for where rats are nesting and how they are moving around. In the roof, that means tracking runways along beams and the edges of insulation, and finding nests near warm spots like downlights and ducting. Outside, it means checking for burrows along fences, under slabs and beside garden sheds. Rats are creatures of habit, using the same paths every night, so a trap in the right spot does far more than several in the wrong ones.
- Roof space and yard checked for nests and runways
- Snap traps set where rats travel
- Lockable bait stations fixed in place outside
- Chewed wiring and ducting pointed out
- Entry gaps marked for sealing
In North Lakes, roof rats are the most common type in houses. They climb trees, fences and even downpipes, then get in where the roof meets the gutter or through gaps around vents. Norway rats are more likely around bins, drains and garden beds. The crew sets up differently for each.
Traps and stations may need checking over a couple of weeks. Rats often avoid new objects for a night or two, so a slow start is normal. Return visits are optional and priced upfront, like the first visit. To book rat removal, call 07 3543 7771 and tell us what you have noticed.
