Rats move into Ferntree Gully homes as the weather cools, looking for warmth, water and food. Roof rats climb trees, fences and power lines and get into roof spaces through gaps in the eaves. Brown rats tend to stay lower, living under sheds, in compost bins and along creek lines before moving into garages and wall cavities. Scratching in the ceiling at night is usually the first thing people notice.
When you call, tell us what you have heard or seen, where and for how long. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who deals with rats in local homes every week. The crew looks for where rats are getting in, as well as where they are living.
- An inspection of the roof space, garage, shed and subfloor
- Lockable bait stations placed out of reach of pets and children
- Checks of eaves, vents, pipe gaps and roof tiles
- Advice on gaps to block with mesh or other materials
- Tips on food, compost and garden clean-up to cut numbers down
Rats chew wiring, insulation, stored boxes and garden hoses, so it is worth acting at the first sign. Around the yard, keep compost and bins closed, pick up fallen fruit, store pet food and chicken feed in metal tins and trim branches that hang over the roof. Stacked timber and clutter against the house give rats shelter, so clear it away where you can.
Bait takes a week or two to bring numbers down. You may notice a smell for a short time if a rat dies out of reach in a wall or ceiling. Call 03 7053 9848 to book rat control in Ferntree Gully.