Rats and mice are one of the most common calls from the Yarra Valley, especially once autumn arrives. As paddocks cool down and food gets harder to find, rodents move into roof spaces, wall cavities, subfloors and sheds. Hay stores, chook feed, pet food and fruit trees all draw them close to the house. Scratching in the ceiling at night is usually the first sign.
When you call, tell us what you are hearing or seeing, and whether there are sheds, stables or feed rooms on the property. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew. The crew looks for droppings, runways and chewed entry points, then places lockable bait stations in the roof, subfloor and around outbuildings where pets and children cannot reach them.
- An inspection of the roof space, subfloor and outbuildings
- Lockable bait stations placed where rodents travel
- Advice on gaps around pipes, vents and eaves to seal
- Tips on storing feed, grain and pet food in sealed bins
- Notes on where activity was found, so you can watch those spots
Rodent baiting takes time to work. Activity usually drops over one to two weeks as rodents feed on the bait. If you keep livestock, working dogs or cats, tell us when you book so the crew can plan where bait stations go. Sealing gaps and keeping feed in metal bins make a big difference over the colder months.
Many valley homes book rodent baiting early in autumn, before the problem builds. For rat and mouse control anywhere in the Yarra Valley, call 03 7053 9852 to get a price and book.