Rats and mice are after the same three things in every home: food, water and somewhere dry and quiet to nest. Across North Brisbane, that usually means roof voids, subfloors, garages and the gaps behind kitchen appliances, particularly once the weather cools and rodents move in from the garden looking for shelter.
A rodent visit typically starts with a check of the roofline, subfloor vents, garage door seals and any gaps around pipes or cables entering the house, since these are the main ways rodents get inside. The crew looks for droppings, gnaw marks and nesting material to work out where the activity is coming from before deciding on treatment and where to place bait or traps.
Homes in North Brisbane with mature gardens, compost bins, chicken coops or fruit trees tend to see more rodent activity, since all of these provide food close to the house. Units and townhouses are not exempt either, particularly where bin areas or shared gardens back onto the building. Older homes with timber fascias and gaps under the eaves can give rodents an easy path into the roof space, even in a property that otherwise looks tightly built.
- Roof voids, ceiling cavities and subfloors
- Garages, sheds and areas behind appliances
- Entry points around pipes, cables and vents
- Gardens, compost areas and chicken coops
- Bin storage areas for units and townhouses
If you are hearing scratching in the roof at night or finding droppings in the pantry, it is worth getting it checked before numbers build up further. Call 07 3543 7766 and describe what you have noticed, and we will book a local team with the price agreed beforehand.
