Rats are the rodent most people in Hamilton ring us about. They are bigger and bolder than mice, they breed through the warmer months and they cause more damage, chewing cables, pipes and insulation in the roof. Norway rats also dig burrows along fence lines and under compost bins. You might hear heavy running in the ceiling, find large droppings in the garage or see one on the fence line at dusk.
We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book looks at how the rats are living at your place: whether they are nesting in the roof, burrowing in the yard or travelling in from a neighbour's property. That tells them where to put bait stations or traps so the rats actually find them. A rat control visit usually covers:
- Checking the roof space, subfloor, garage and garden for signs
- Finding burrows along fences, under slabs and beneath sheds
- Setting lockable bait stations on the rats' regular routes
- Using traps where bait is not a good fit
- Pointing out trees, clutter and food sources that draw rats in
- Advice on how often to check stations between visits
Rats are cautious and can take a few days to start feeding from a new station, so do not worry if nothing seems to change straight away. Around Hamilton, big gardens, palms and fruit trees give rats plenty of food, so tidying the yard makes a real difference alongside the treatment. The crew can also price sealing the gaps rats are using, which helps stop the next lot moving in.
Call 07 3543 7767 to book rat control. We will give you the price and a time with a local crew, same-day or next-day where the run allows.
