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Rodents Control

Rats and mice chew through wiring, insulation and stored goods, and breed fast once they're established in a roof void or subfloor.

Signs to look for

Is it rodents?

  • Droppings along skirting boards, in cupboards or the roof void
  • Gnaw marks on wiring, boxes, timber or plastic
  • Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls or ceiling, especially at night
  • A stale, ammonia-like smell in enclosed spaces
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Why it happens

What attracts rodents

A mouse can squeeze through a gap the size of a 10-cent coin, and a rat through something not much bigger — so roof voids, subfloors and wall cavities with any unsealed entry point are an open invitation, especially once cooler weather sends rodents looking for shelter. Once inside, easy access to stored food, pet food or scraps is what keeps a population growing rather than moving on.

How we treat it

We identify entry points and runways first, then combine sealing of access points with baiting or trapping suited to the level of activity. For ongoing issues, a monitored baiting program keeps numbers down rather than just knocking back one generation.

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Common questions

Rodents FAQ

Rat or mouse — does it matter which?

It changes the approach. Rats need bigger entry points sealed and heavier-duty bait stations, while mice can access far smaller gaps and breed faster, so identifying which one you've got shapes the whole treatment plan.

Are the baits safe around pets and kids?

We use lockable, tamper-resistant bait stations placed away from general access areas, and can discuss placement with you directly if you have particular concerns about pets or young children in the home.

Part of a general pest treatment

Rodents is one of the pests covered under a standard Doctor Pesty general pest treatment — internal and external, with follow-up where the job calls for it.

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