Rats and mice are common on the Sunshine Coast, especially as the nights cool from around autumn. Roof rats climb palms, fences and trees to reach the eaves, while mice slip through gaps the width of a pen into kitchens and garages. The same food scraps and warm hiding spots that draw cockroaches also draw rodents, so many homes have both. Rats and mice can chew through cables, insulation and stored items, and their droppings spoil food in the pantry. The noise at night is often the first sign, usually just after dark and again before dawn, when they are most active.
Signs include scratching in the ceiling at night, droppings in the pantry or garage, chewed packets and greasy rub marks along beams. When you call, tell us what you are hearing or finding. We give you upfront pricing and book an independent crew that works near you. The crew we book inspects first, then treats where the rodents are living and travelling.
- Roof space, kitchen and garage checked for droppings and nests
- Lockable bait stations secured along runways
- Traps set where baits do not suit, such as near pets
- Entry points around roof lines, pipes and doors found
- Advice on sealing gaps and clearing food sources outside
Most homes notice less activity within one to two weeks as the baits take effect. Please clear a path to the manhole before the visit so the crew can get into the roof. Tell us on the call if you have children or pets, so the crew can plan where stations and traps go.
Rodent control can be added to a cockroach visit so one crew handles both. We book rodent treatments for homes across the Sunshine Coast. Call 07 3543 7767 for a price.
