Rat Control

Their typical lifespan is three to four years, even though they are not hazardous, they can carry diseases that should be taken seriously. They can also spread quickly!

How we remove rats

Professionals like Sydney Pest Crew use special methods, like laying traps and looking for indications of infestation, to find the pest quickly. After examining the amount of their infestation, our experts will employ innovative techniques to successfully eradicate them. We guarantee that the infestation has been removed and the house is safe from a re-infestation by using the most up-to-date control and removal techniques in all of our jobs. A variety of additional pest control services are also available from us, such as ant, spider, and cockroach control. Our commitment lies in giving our clients the greatest service and making sure their homes are rodent-free.

If you have any questions, contact us through booking today and we’ll exterminate rodents around your home!

How to prevent rats

It is necessary to take some actions to eliminate rodents near your property, as recommended by our professional pest control team in Sydney. Let’s practice these prevention methods:

• Practice cleanliness around your yard or in your home.
• Block the potential of rodent entry points.
• Clear out the shreds or remove anything you no longer use to prevent the rodents from keeping it in your home.
• Remove any access to the outdoors, such as by cutting back overhanging trees that allow rodents to enter your house. By keeping your trees trimmed appropriately, you can reduce the number of hiding spots for rodents from potential predators.
• Food should never be left out in your house. Ensure that pet food and trash cans are safely stored in rodent-proof containers.

Lack the resources, the time, or the confidence to get rid of rodents? We can help with that. As experts in pest control, we are accustomed to handling rodent infestations and getting them out of your house. To address your mouse infestation and avoid future rodent pest control issues, get in touch with us right away.

Damages caused by rats

Rats may seriously harm your property by gnawing on anything, causing structural damage, and multiplying in extensive numbers, damaging wiring, insulation, and other items. Rats and mice are extremely destructive and can spread several illnesses, therefore it's important to get rid of them in Sydney houses as soon as possible. Get assistance from a qualified rat exterminator to prevent rats from taking over your property.

These pests are the most destructive of all the pests. Here are some reasons why rats are very harmful:

• Rats are carriers of harmful bacteria and illnesses like leptospirosis, salmonellosis, rabies, and the plague, rat bites are extremely contagious. These illnesses have the potential to be lethal if left untreated.
• Contains bacteria that can cause illnesses in both people and animals. It spreads in a variety of ways, including direct contact with their urine and feces and biting. Additionally, they are among the carriers of parasites or other pests, such as fleas, mites, and ticks, that can be dangerous or bothersome to people.
• It contaminates your food with feces, urine, and its unpleasant odour that may arise into food poisoning. We must get rid of these pests right away.
• Mice and rats can severely damage property as well. They eat everything from paper, plastics, and wood to electricity cables, insulation, and other wiring.
• In some other cases, they can chew cables and bring in leaves and other debris that start a fire, which can sometimes result in fire damage. The structural integrity of timber constructions can be easily destroyed.

Signs of rat infestation

• Structural Damage - It is easier for rodents to enter your home if there are more gaps and holes. They can easily enter through the attic, the basement, and even the hollow sections of the walls.
• Gnawing Marks - Rats regularly sharpen their extremely strong teeth. They perform this on a wide range of materials, including insulation, wood, paper, cardboard, concrete, aluminium, plastic, glass, and thick electrical harnesses.
• Scratching – They are more active at night and hear scratching noises indicating rat activities in concealed places such as in an attic, walls or beneath decks.
• Unpleasant Smell - A rat infestation may be indicated by a lingering musty smell in areas of your house that are rarely used.
• Footprints - In more dusty areas of buildings, including basements and attics, you can check for noticeable footprints or tail markings by spreading flour or talcum powder to find new tracks.
• Nesting – Rats are most likely making their own resting nest through shredded fabric, newspaper, or insulation found in warm, concealed locations are frequently signs of a rat population nearby.
• Holes – The tiny holes in the wall or the ground that is about 6-9 cm in diameter indicating that there is rat infestation around your property.
• Droppings - Rats can produce up to 40 droppings per night, crowded areas are likely to have black, damp rat droppings that gradually brighten and solidify. They're oval, like an olive elongated and, if working with mice, pointed at the end.

Immediate awareness of these signs and timely professional rat removal in Sydney can save you a lot of hassle and money later. It's best to get in touch with a Sydney rat pest control expert right away if you see any of these signs so they can evaluate the issue and take appropriate action.