A light, quick scratching in the ceiling or walls is more likely to be rats or mice than a possum. Other signs include small dark droppings in cupboards or the pantry, chewed food packets, gnaw marks on timber or cables, and greasy marks along skirting boards. Roof rats are common across Brisbane, and they move indoors when the weather cools.
When you call, we ask what you are hearing and seeing so we can tell rats from possums. You get upfront pricing, and we book a nearby crew in Sunnybank. The crew inspects the roof space, kitchen, laundry, garage and subfloor to find where rodents are living and how they get in. Rats can squeeze through a gap the width of a thumb, and mice through one even smaller.
The crew then places lockable bait stations or traps in the roof and in spots out of reach of children and pets. They point out gaps around pipes, vents, doors and eaves, and can close them with mesh so fewer rodents find a way in. A second visit is often booked about a week or two later to check the stations and see how activity has dropped, and to refill or move stations if needed.
- Checks of roof, kitchen, laundry and subfloor
- Lockable bait stations or traps set
- Gaps around pipes and vents closed
- Tips on food storage and bins
- A second visit booked if needed
Rodent numbers can grow quickly, so it pays to act at the first signs. Homes in Sunnybank with fruit trees and compost bins see more activity. Call 07 3543 7765 to book rat and mouse removal.
