Rats move quickly and mostly at night, so the first sign is often droppings in a cupboard, gnaw marks on packaging, or scratching in the roof or subfloor. In Goodna, older subfloor homes and yards backing onto creeks or reserves tend to see more rat activity than newer, fully sealed builds. A rat can squeeze through a gap not much bigger than a coin, so even a well-kept home can end up with activity if there is a small opening somewhere around the roofline or foundations.
The crew we book starts by working out how the rats are getting in and where they are feeding, checking the roof void, subfloor, garden edges, compost areas and anywhere pet food or rubbish is left out. Entry points around pipes, vents and gaps under doors get flagged, since closing these off matters as much as dealing with the rats already inside. Sheds, chicken coops and garden edges backing onto a fence line are checked as well, since these areas often hold food or shelter that keeps rats coming back to the yard.
Bait stations are placed away from where kids or pets spend time, with positions chosen to suit your home rather than a one-size approach. A return visit checks whether activity has dropped off and lets the crew move or add stations if needed, and gives you a chance to point out any new droppings or noise since the first booking.
- Inspection of roof void, subfloor and yard for entry points and feeding signs.
- Bait stations placed away from children's and pets' areas.
- Entry points around pipes, vents and doors flagged for sealing.
- Return visit to check whether activity has dropped off.
- Advice on food and rubbish storage to make the yard less attractive.
If you have heard scratching in the roof or found droppings around your Goodna kitchen, call 07 3543 7768 and we will book a local crew with pricing upfront.
