Rats turn up right across Brisbane, from riverside streets in Hamilton and Bulimba to older blocks near creeks and parkland. Roof rats, also called black rats, are good climbers and like roof voids, trees and fence lines. Brown rats stay lower and burrow under sheds, compost bins and garden beds. Both are drawn in by fallen fruit, pet food left outside and rubbish that is easy to reach.
Most people hear rats before they see them. Scratching or running in the ceiling, droppings along ledges and in cupboards, chewed food packets or wiring, and greasy rub marks where they squeeze through gaps are the usual signs. The crew we book uses those signs to work out where the rats are nesting, where they are feeding and how they are getting into the house.
- Roof void, sub-floor and wall cavity inspection
- Lockable bait stations placed out of reach of pets and children
- Traps set where baits are not suitable
- Sheds, garages and garden beds checked for burrows
- Entry points noted so they can be sealed
Rat activity in Brisbane usually picks up in autumn and winter, when cooler weather sends them looking for warm, dry shelter. High-set timber homes and houses with big fruit trees tend to see the most of it. After the visit, keep bins closed, bring pet food inside and pick up fallen fruit, as this makes the bait stations far more appealing than anything else on offer.
The crew will tell you how long to leave the stations in place and what to look for as activity drops. To book rat control, call 07 3543 7773 and tell us what you have been hearing or finding.
