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Full Property Inspection
We conduct a thorough inspection of your roof, subfloor, and exterior to identify rodent species, nesting sites, and all potential entry points.
Rodent Control Sydney & Perth
Get Rid of Rats & Mice with Guaranteed Rodent Control
Our licensed team provides fast, effective, and safe solutions to eliminate rodent infestations and proof your property against future entry in homes and businesses.
Rodent Problems - A Threat to Health & Safety
Why Rats & Mice Are a Serious Risk in Homes & Businesses
Rodents are not just a nuisance; they are a major threat to your health and property. They breed rapidly and can cause significant damage by gnawing on structures and electrical wires. Their droppings and urine contaminate surfaces, spreading dangerous diseases.
Scratching sounds in your attic could be roof rats or protected wildlife. See our comparison guide on roof rats vs. possums to identify the culprit. If you are dealing with foul odors from pests that died in wall cavities, we also offer urgent dead animal removal.
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Disease & Contamination
Rats and mice spread diseases like Salmonella and Leptospirosis, contaminating food and surfaces with their urine, droppings, and hair.
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Destructive Property Damage
Their constant gnawing can damage structural timbers, water pipes, and, most dangerously, electrical wiring, creating a serious fire hazard.
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Rapid Infestations
A single pair of rats can produce hundreds of offspring in a year. A small problem can become a major infestation very quickly.
Book a Rodent Inspection
Same-day service in Sydney & Perth
Common Signs
- • Droppings & urine smell
- • Gnaw marks on wood/plastic
- • Scratching noises in walls
- • Greasy rub marks on walls
Our Approach
- • Entry point identification
- • Pet-safe baiting/trapping
- • Exclusion & proofing
Professional Rodent Control
Sydney
Perth
How We Eradicate Rodents: Our 4-Step Method
A safe, effective workflow that eliminates the current infestation and seals your property to prevent future problems.
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Customized Treatment Plan
We create a tailored plan using pet- and child-safe lockable bait stations or traps, placing them strategically in rodent high-activity areas.
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Eradication & Removal
Our treatment eliminates the rodent population. We offer a follow-up service to check bait stations and remove any deceased rodents.
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Exclusion & Proofing
This is the most critical step. We provide a quote to seal all identified entry points with rodent-proof materials to guarantee a long-term solution.
Pet & child-safe treatments • Guaranteed proofing • Same‑day bookings
Why Choose Us?
We’re not just another pest control company. Here’s why homeowners and businesses trust us for rodent control.
Local Experts
We understand the unique rodent pressures and building structures in Sydney and Perth.
Pet & Child Safe
Your family's safety is our top priority. We use lockable bait stations and safe practices.
Guaranteed Proofing
We stand behind our exclusion work with a satisfaction guarantee to keep rodents out for good.
24/7 Support
We’re available around the clock for emergencies and expert advice.
Simple, Proven Tips to Keep Rodents Out
Proactive steps our Sydney & Perth customers use to make their property rodent-proof.
Seal All Gaps & Holes
Seal any cracks or holes larger than a pencil's width around pipes, vents, and foundations with steel wool and sealant.
Secure Bins & Food
Keep all food in airtight containers, clean up spills immediately, and use rubbish bins with tight-fitting lids.
Clear Clutter
Remove potential nesting sites like piles of wood, old furniture, and debris from around your property.
Trim Vegetation
Keep tree branches and shrubs trimmed away from your house to remove easy access routes to your roof.
Eliminate Water Sources
Fix leaky taps, pipes, and air conditioning units. Ensure drains are clear and free-flowing.
Manage Pet Food
Don't leave pet food and water bowls out overnight as this provides a reliable meal for rodents.
Do this
- • Inspect your home exterior for gaps at least twice a year
- • Clean up fallen fruit or seeds from your garden promptly
- • Call a professional for a permanent proofing solution
Avoid this
- • Using loose poison baits where pets or children can access them
- • Blocking entry holes before the internal population is controlled
- • Assuming one rat is the only one you have
Seeing signs of rodents? Our licensed techs can provide a guaranteed solution for lasting results.
Quick answer
How do you get rid of rats and mice in a house?
Rodents are removed by combining tamper-resistant baiting or trapping with proofing, which means sealing every gap larger than 6 mm for mice and 20 mm for rats. Baiting alone gives temporary relief because new rodents follow the same runways back in. A professional rodent programme in Sydney or Perth costs $220 to $450, includes a roof void and subfloor inspection, and usually clears an active infestation within 7 to 21 days.
- First visit
- 60 to 90 minutes including roof and subfloor
- Time to control
- 7 to 21 days depending on population size
- Included
- Entry point report and follow-up service visit
Identification
Roof Rat, Sewer Rat Or House Mouse?
Australia has three main commensal rodents plus native species that are protected. Getting the identification right decides where the bait stations go, whether the roof or the subfloor is the priority, and whether baiting is legal at all.
| Species | Identifying features | Where it nests | Droppings |
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| Roof rat, also called black rat Rattus rattus | Slender, 150 to 200 mm body, tail longer than the body, large ears, pointed nose | Roof voids, wall cavities, palm trees, ivy, ceiling insulation | 12 mm, spindle shaped with pointed ends |
| Norway rat, also called sewer or brown rat Rattus norvegicus | Heavy build, 200 to 250 mm body, tail shorter than the body, small ears, blunt nose | Burrows along fence lines, under decks and slabs, in drains and compost | 18 to 20 mm, capsule shaped with blunt ends |
| House mouse Mus musculus | 60 to 90 mm body, thin tail, small feet, musky odour in enclosed spaces | Kitchen cabinetry, pantry, wall voids, garage storage, cars left standing | 3 to 6 mm, dark and rod shaped, scattered widely |
| Native bush rat and antechinus Rattus fuscipes, Antechinus | Rounded ears, softer grey-brown fur, shorter tail, more timid behaviour | Bushland edges and properties backing onto reserves | Protected native wildlife. Must be excluded, never baited |
Native species are protected. Bush rats and antechinus are native animals and it is an offence to poison them. If your property backs onto bushland in areas such as the Northern Beaches, Ku-ring-gai, the Blue Mountains fringe or the Perth Hills, our technician confirms the species with camera and track evidence before any bait is placed, and switches to exclusion and trapping where a native is involved.
Why it matters
The Real Cost Of Rodents In Your Roof
A rodent problem is rarely just noise at night. These are the four outcomes that make it urgent.
Electrical fire risk
Rodent incisors grow continuously, so rats gnaw to wear them down. Cable insulation, solar wiring on the roof and the loom in a parked car are common targets. Insurers list rodent damage as a recognised cause of house fires, and many policies exclude vermin damage from cover.
Disease transmission
Rats and mice spread leptospirosis, salmonellosis and rat bite fever through urine and droppings. Dried urine in ceiling insulation becomes airborne dust when the roof heats up, and it travels through downlight openings into living areas below.
Insulation and ceiling damage
A single roof rat family flattens batts into runways and soaks them with urine, which cuts the R-value and drives up cooling costs. Heavy contamination means the insulation has to be removed and replaced, which typically costs several thousand dollars.
Fast population growth
A female house mouse can produce a litter every three weeks and her young breed at six weeks. Two mice in autumn become dozens by mid-winter. Waiting to see whether the noise stops on its own is what turns a small job into a large one.
Pricing
Rat And Mouse Control Prices In Sydney and Perth
All prices include GST. Quotes are fixed before work begins and there is no separate callout fee.
| Service | Typical price | What is included |
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| Mouse treatment, unit or small home | $220 to $280 | Internal trapping and secured bait stations, entry point report |
| Rat programme, standard house | $320 to $450 | Roof void, subfloor and external stations, plus one follow-up visit at 14 days |
| Rodent proofing and exclusion | $180 to $600 | Steel mesh to weep holes, eaves and pipe penetrations, priced by the number of entry points |
| Insulation clean-out and sanitisation | Quoted on site | Removal of contaminated batts, disinfection of the roof void, replacement insulation |
| Commercial and strata rodent programme | Quoted on site | Numbered station map, monthly or quarterly servicing, audit-ready reporting |
Two-storey homes, properties with a tiled roof and no safe access point, and heavy burrow activity along fence lines add to the price. We tell you the final figure after the inspection and before any work starts.
Proofing
Where Rodents Get In, And How We Close It
A mouse fits through a 6 mm gap and a rat through 20 mm. Baiting without proofing means you are treating the same entry route again next season.
Roof and eave gaps
Missing or lifted tiles, gaps where the roof meets the gutter, and unsealed eave vents are the main route for roof rats. We fit galvanised or stainless mesh, since rodents chew straight through expanding foam and plastic vent covers.
Weep holes and brick vents
Standard weep holes in brick veneer are wide enough for a mouse. Purpose-made weep hole covers keep airflow and drainage while blocking entry, which matters because sealing them completely breaches building requirements.
Pipe and cable penetrations
Where plumbing, air conditioning conduit and NBN cabling pass through the wall, there is almost always an oversized hole behind the escutcheon. These are packed with steel wool and sealed.
Vegetation bridges
Roof rats climb rather than dig. Overhanging branches, ivy on walls, dense bougainvillea and unpruned palm crowns act as ladders to the roof. Cutting branches back a metre from the roofline removes the access route entirely.
Help centre
Rat And Mouse Control FAQs
What Sydney and Perth homeowners ask before they book. Something not covered? ask our team.
Will rats die in my
walls and smell?
It can happen with
poorly placed bait, which is why we position stations along external runways and use
trapping in accessible roof voids. Modern baits also make rodents dehydrate and seek
open air, so most die outside. If an odour does develop we return, locate the
carcass and remove it. Our dead animal removal
service covers the wall cavity cases.
Is rodent bait safe for
my dog, cat or local wildlife?
All bait is placed
inside locked, tamper-resistant stations secured to the ground or structure, so pets
and children cannot reach it. Where owls, possums or working dogs are a concern, we
can run a bait-free programme using snap traps and multi-catch stations. Tell us
about your animals when you book so the plan is set up correctly from the start.
How long does it take
to get rid of rats?
Noise usually drops
within 7 to 10 days. A full clear-out takes 2 to 3 weeks because rats are
neophobic, meaning they avoid anything new in their environment for several days
before they feed. Mice are less cautious and often respond within a week.
Why do I hear
scratching only at night?
Rodents are nocturnal
and most active in the first few hours after dark and again before dawn. Fast
scurrying and scratching across the ceiling points to rats or mice. Heavy thumping,
dragging or a loud thud on the roof is more likely a possum, which is protected and
handled through our possum removal
service.
Do ultrasonic rodent
repellers work?
Independent testing
has repeatedly found no lasting effect. Rodents habituate to the sound within days,
and the signal does not pass through walls or insulation, so the roof void where
they actually live is unaffected. Proofing and a proper baiting or trapping
programme is what changes the outcome.
How much does rat
control cost?
A mouse treatment for
a unit or small home is $220 to $280. A rat programme for a standard house with a
follow-up visit is $320 to $450. Proofing work runs $180 to $600 depending on how
many entry points need mesh. Insulation clean-outs are quoted after inspection.
Can I just use snap
traps from the hardware store?
Traps work for one or
two mice in a kitchen. They rarely resolve an established rat population because
placement matters more than the trap, and rats avoid open floor space in favour of
walls, pipes and rafters. Most DIY attempts catch a few juveniles while the breeding
adults continue in the roof.
Do rodents come back
after treatment?
Only if the entry
points stay open. Rodents follow scent trails left by previous populations, so an
unsealed roof gap will be found again by the next generation. Properties that
combine treatment with proofing rarely need us back. Homes near construction sites,
waterways, chicken coops or food premises benefit from an annual service.
Is it safe to clean up
rodent droppings myself?
Do not sweep or
vacuum them dry, because that makes contaminated dust airborne. Wear disposable
gloves and a P2 mask, spray the area with a bleach solution at one part bleach to
ten parts water, leave it for five minutes, then wipe up with paper towel and bag
it. For heavy roof void contamination, book the professional clean-out instead.
Do you service
restaurants, warehouses and strata buildings?
Yes. Commercial
programmes include a numbered bait station map, scheduled servicing, trend reporting
and documentation that satisfies food safety and HACCP audits. We attend outside
trading hours where required.
Other Pest Services
We offer a full suite of pest control services to protect your property.
Cockroach Control
Professional treatments to eradicate cockroaches and prevent their return.
Possum Removal
Expert removal of Possums and advice to keep them away.
Termite Treatment
Licensed termite inspections, barriers and treatments.
Spider Control
Expert treatments to manage spiders around your home and garden.
Ready to Get Rid of Rodents for Good?
Speak with our friendly rodent control experts or book a free inspection online. We service Sydney, Perth and surrounding areas with guaranteed solutions.
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+61 424 093 612
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Service Areas
We provide prompt rodent control across both cities:
- Sydney CBD & Suburbs
- Northern Beaches & North Shore
- Perth City & Metro
- Gold Coast & Surrounds
If you’re unsure whether we cover your suburb, contact us and we will get it sorted.