Rats and mice often use the same roof spaces possums do, and noises in the ceiling are sometimes caused by both. In Toowong, older homes with timber walls, open eaves and gaps around pipes give rats and mice plenty of ways in. Rat and mouse proofing seals the smaller gaps that possum proofing may not cover, since a mouse can squeeze through a gap about the width of a pencil. Rats in particular are good climbers and use trees, fences and power lines to reach the roof.
The crew we book checks the roof line, the base of the walls and the places where pipes and cables enter the house. The work usually covers:
- Sealing gaps around pipes, cables and air conditioner lines
- Mesh on weep holes and gaps at the base of walls
- Sealing gaps under doors and around roller doors
- Checking vents, eaves and roof lines for small gaps
- Advice on food storage, bins and compost
Rats and mice are drawn in by food and shelter, so proofing works well together with tidying up anything that attracts them. Keep pet food in sealed containers, pick up fallen fruit, keep compost closed and cut back dense vines on walls and fences. Weep holes need a mesh that still lets air flow. The crew will point out anything they spot during the visit. Signs of rats and mice include small droppings in cupboards, chewed food packets, grease marks along walls and quick scratching in the ceiling.
Rat and mouse proofing is often booked at the same time as possum proofing, since the crew is already on the roof. To book rat and mouse proofing in Toowong, call 07 3543 7764 for upfront pricing.
