Scratching in the ceiling at night is one of the most common reasons people in Hamilton call us. Rats and mice move into roof spaces, wall cavities and under kitchen cupboards, especially in the cooler months when they look for warm places to nest. Older Queenslanders with open eaves and big trees close to the roof make the job easy for them, but newer homes and units get them too. Rats also chew wiring, insulation and stored boxes.
The crew we book starts by finding signs of activity, such as droppings, gnaw marks, greasy rub marks and nests. They then set lockable bait stations in the roof space, the subfloor and outside, where pets and children cannot reach them. The crew also points out the gaps and entry points they find, so you can block them or arrange a handyman.
- Inspection of roof spaces, subfloors and yards for activity
- Lockable bait stations placed out of reach of pets and children
- Snap traps inside the home where baits are not suitable
- Notes on entry points and branches touching the roof
- Extra visits to refill stations if you want them, priced upfront
Before the crew arrives, make sure the roof hatch is clear and the crew can reach the yard. Store pet food and chook feed in sealed tubs, and keep compost bins closed. Tell us if you have pets that roam the yard so the crew can place stations with that in mind.
Rodents breed quickly, so it helps to act early rather than wait for the noise to stop. Noises in the roof often ease within a week or two as the bait takes effect. Keeping the yard tidy and trimming branches back from the roofline helps stop new rats moving in. Call 07 3543 7767 for upfront pricing on rodent control in Hamilton and we will book a nearby crew.
