Garages and sheds are some of the first places rats and mice settle. They offer shelter, stored boxes to nest in and, often, a bag of pet food or chook feed on the floor. Rodents in the garage can chew through car wiring, boxes, camping gear and anything made of fabric or cardboard. Garage rat control is a service we book for homes in Caloundra.
The crew we book looks through the garage or shed for droppings, gnawed boxes, nests and runways along walls and shelving. They check the gap under roller doors and side doors, around pipes and cables, and where the garage roof meets the house. If rats are getting from the garage into the roof space, the crew will find the path they are using.
- An inspection of the garage, shed and stored items
- Traps set along walls and behind shelving
- Bait stations placed where they suit the household
- Brush strips or seals for the bottom of garage doors
- Advice on storing food, feed and boxes
A few storage habits make a big difference. Keep pet food and chook feed in sealed metal or thick plastic tubs. Store boxes on shelves rather than on the floor, and use plastic tubs instead of cardboard where you can. Leave a gap between stored items and the walls, so rats have fewer places to hide. Close the garage door at night, since an open door is an easy way in.
If you have noticed chewed wiring in a car, tell us when you book, as the crew may check the engine bay area in the garage too. We take bookings across Caloundra and nearby suburbs. Call 07 3543 7766 for upfront pricing on garage rat control.
