Rats and mice move into homes in Hamilton looking for food, water and a dry place to nest, and the roof void is often their first choice. Scratching in the ceiling at night, droppings in the pantry and chewed food packets are the usual signs. Fruit trees, compost bins and stored pet food in the yard can draw them closer to the house. Rats also chew wiring and insulation in the ceiling, which is another reason people do not like leaving them alone.
When you book rodent control, the crew we book checks the roof void, subfloor, garage and kitchen for droppings, runways and nests. They place tamper-resistant bait stations where rodents are active and point out entry gaps that need closing.
- Checking for droppings, gnaw marks and nests
- Bait stations in the roof void, subfloor and garage
- Attention to kitchens, pantries and areas behind appliances
- Advice on gaps around pipes, vents and roof lines
- Tips on storing pet food and managing compost
Before the visit, move stored items away from walls in the garage and make sure the roof access hatch can be reached. Keep food in sealed containers and pick up fallen fruit in the garden. Tell the crew if you have pets so bait stations are placed out of their reach. Noise in the ceiling usually settles down over the next week or two as the baits take hold. Mice can get through a gap about the width of a pencil, so small holes around pipes matter.
We give upfront pricing on the phone before the visit, and bookings can be same-day or next-day where the run allows. For rodent control in Hamilton, call 07 3543 7765.
