Mice are pests that can be hard to spot. Most of the time, you won’t see the mice themselves — you’ll notice the damage they leave behind. If you do catch a glimpse, it will usually be a quick flash of fur as they run to safety. Mice move very fast and use tiny gaps around your home to hide. They can squeeze through cracks in walls, small holes, and even get into the ventilation system.
There are a few simple steps to help control mice in your home:
Seal entry points: Mice can squeeze through very small gaps, so any cracks or holes should be filled or repaired.
Keep your home clean: While cleaning alone won’t remove mice, it helps prevent an infestation from starting.
Use traps: Simple traps such as a bucket with bait (like peanut butter) can catch one or two mice. Place a ramp leading into the bucket so the mouse falls in while trying to reach the food.
However, these DIY methods only help with small problems. If you have a larger infestation, professional pest control is needed. Mice can also cause damage in commercial buildings and are common during Perth’s cold, wet winter months. In agriculture, they often destroy newly sown crops, causing significant losses.
In Perth, the most common rodents are the house mouse, brown rat, and roof rat. You may have rats if you notice:
Scratching, scuttling, or gnawing sounds in the roof or walls
A strong musty smell
Brown smear marks on walls
Stains or marks on ceilings
Droppings
Bite marks on wood, plastic, or food packaging
Torn or ripped bags in your pantry
Rats are clever and breed quickly, which makes them difficult to control. They also carry parasites like fleas and ticks, increasing the risk of disease.
Our rodent control process includes:
Inspecting the roof and home for entry points and nesting areas
Using high-quality bait and traps in safe, hidden locations
Placing tamper-proof bait stations to protect children and pets
Using fast-acting rodent control products designed for safe use by professionals
To reduce the chance of rats returning:
Keep all food in sealed containers
Remove pet food after your pets have eaten
Clean up fallen fruit in the yard
Avoid putting rubbish out at night; keep it indoors until morning
Seal or mesh any gaps that rats could use as entry points
Proofing your home makes it far less attractive to rodents and helps prevent future infestations.
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