Rats and mice often use the same gaps as possums to get into a roof or subfloor, just on a smaller scale, and a home in Hamilton can end up dealing with both at different times through the same weak spot in the roofline. The noise is usually the giveaway, with rodents sounding lighter and quicker than the heavier thump of a possum moving overhead.
The crew we book starts with an inspection to confirm what is actually in the roof, looking for smaller droppings, gnaw marks on timber or wiring, and the kind of grease marks rats leave along a regular path. Bait stations are placed in the roof cavity and around the outside of the house in spots away from pets and children, and checked again on a return visit to see how much activity has dropped off.
Once numbers are down, the same entry points that let the rodents in are sealed, using the same mesh and flashing approach used for possum work. For Hamilton homes near cafes, food scraps or overgrown yards, keeping those areas tidier afterwards makes a real difference to how likely rodents are to come back looking for another way in.
Rats and mice breed quickly, so a small problem in a Hamilton roof can turn into a bigger one within a few weeks if it is left alone. Booking a check as soon as you notice droppings, gnawing or noise in the ceiling generally means less work overall than waiting until numbers have built up around the house.
- Inspection to confirm rats or mice rather than another animal
- Bait stations placed away from pets and children
- A return visit to check activity levels
- Entry points sealed once numbers have dropped off
If you are hearing quick scratching or scurrying in your Hamilton roof or walls, call 07 3543 7773 to book a rodent check.
