Rats and mice are a regular call in Chadstone, especially from autumn through winter. The creek corridors, parkland and busy shopping areas give them food and shelter, and when the nights turn cold they head for roof spaces, wall cavities, garages and sheds. Scratching sounds at night, droppings in the pantry and chewed cables or food packets are the usual signs.
The crew we book first works out whether you have rats or mice, and where they are coming in. Rats can get through a gap about the size of a thumb, and mice through even smaller spaces. The crew checks the roof line, weep holes, vents, pipe and cable entries and the edges of garage doors. They then set lockable bait stations in places where pets and children cannot get to them.
- Checking the roof space, kitchen, garage and sheds for signs of activity
- Lockable bait stations placed out of reach of pets and children
- Traps where baiting is not the right fit for the home
- Pointing out entry points that should be sealed
- Tips on compost, fruit trees, chook pens and pet food
Before the visit, clear a path to the manhole and make room around the hot water service, under the kitchen sink and behind the fridge if you can. Store pet food and seed in sealed tubs. Tell us on the call if you have dogs or cats, so the crew can plan where the bait stations go.
It can take a week or two for activity to stop. A return visit to check and refill stations is sometimes needed for bigger problems. Call 03 7053 9838 for upfront pricing on rodent control in Chadstone.