Mice and rats are the main winter pest calls from Caroline Springs. As the nights cool down, they leave paddocks, creek banks and vacant blocks and look for warm roof spaces and wall cavities. Newer estates on the edge of town see this most, as land clearing and building work push rodents towards homes. The signs are scratching in the ceiling at night, droppings in cupboards, chewed food packets and greasy marks along walls.
The crew we book starts by working out whether you have mice, roof rats or Norway rats, as each needs a slightly different plan. They check the roof space where access allows, the subfloor, garage, garden shed and the outside of the home for gaps. Lockable bait stations are placed where rodents travel, out of reach of children and pets, and entry points are pointed out so you can seal them.
- Roof space and subfloor check where access allows
- Lockable bait stations placed along rodent runways
- Treatment of garages, sheds and outbuildings
- A list of entry points to seal, such as gaps around pipes and cables
- A second visit priced upfront to check and refill bait stations
You can help by storing pet food and grain in sealed tubs, picking up fallen fruit, keeping compost bins closed and trimming branches that touch the roof. Mice can fit through a gap the width of a pencil, so steel wool or mesh in small holes makes a big difference. Clear stored boxes from the garage floor where you can, as they give rodents a quiet place to nest.
If you hear scratching in the ceiling at your Caroline Springs home, call 03 7053 9836. We will give you a price and book a local crew.