Rats and mice often show up in the same roofs as possums. They are smaller and quicker, and you tend to hear light scratching and scurrying through the night rather than heavy thumps. In Windsor, roof rats are common in older homes with tin roofs, big trees and fruit in the yard. Mice are more common in newer homes and townhouses, where they get in around pipes and under doors.
The crew we book looks for droppings, gnaw marks, greasy rub marks and nests in the roof space, wall cavities and around the kitchen. Then they set a plan to deal with what they find. The work usually includes:
- An inspection of the roof space, kitchen and laundry
- Placing lockable bait stations or traps in the right spots
- Keeping baits out of reach of pets and children
- Sealing the gaps rats and mice are using
- Tips on food, compost and rubbish storage
Rats can chew through cables and damage insulation, so it is worth dealing with them early. The crew tells you where the baits or traps are and when to check them. A later visit to check activity can be booked and priced if you want one. Sealing the gaps is just as important as the baits, since new rats will keep coming if the way in stays open. Keeping pet food sealed and fallen fruit picked up makes a big difference too.
To book rat and mouse control in Windsor, call 07 3543 7771. If you have pets, mention them so the crew can plan where to place baits. Tell us what you have heard or seen and where, and we will give you an upfront price and a time with a local team.
