Professional Rodent Control

Rat and Rodent Control & Treatment

Have a rat problem? You’ve come to the right place.

In Queensland, it’s not uncommon to find a few rats running around. However, it can become a huge problem when they start breeding.

Rodent control is required to prevent property damage. They are also carry disease which is potentially harmful to your family.

What are rodents?

Rodents are land animals that have incisors on their top and bottom jaw. These mammals mainly consist of small to medium sized creatures.

Since rodents live in the wild, they carry a lot of harmful bacteria that causes serious illnesses. One or two rodents are somewhat harmless.

However, when an infestation of five or more rodents occur, that’s when it becomes an issue.

What are the most common types of rodents in Queensland?

There are many species that live in Australia with some being more common than others.

Common species in Queensland include:

• Black-footed tree rat
• Central rock-rat
• Spinifex hopping mouse
• Brush-tailed rabbit-rat
• Western-pebble mouse

Again, one or two of these rodents are harmless, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take action. Over time, they can attract more of their kind, which makes the problem a lot worse.

What are the signs of an infestation?

Luckily, it’s easy to tell when you’re dealing with an infestation.

Here are a few signs your property is infested.

• There are various chew and claw marks on the walls and baseboards
• You smell a foul odor
• Your pet is acting strange by barking, meowing and clawing at certain parts of the wall
• You notice droppings scattered about
• Your allergies start to flare up
• You hear strange noises coming from the inside of your walls

How to control

Controlling a rodent infestation can be easy or hard, depending on how bad it is. If we’re talking about one or two , you can easily lure them out with traps.

But if more are present you will need professional help using rodent bait like Ditrac.

Rodent infestations are a homeowner’s worst nightmare. It’s important to keep a close eye on any potential signs, so you can take the necessary action.