Finding droppings in the pantry or a chewed bread bag on the bench is one of the most common reasons people call us. Kitchens give rats and mice everything they want: food, water and warm spaces behind the fridge, dishwasher and oven. Kitchen rodent control is a service we book for homes in Caloundra, from small beachside units to large family homes.
The crew we book checks the pantry, the cupboards under the sink, the space behind and under appliances, and the kickboards under the cabinets, which rodents often use as out-of-sight runways. They look at where pipes pass through the wall under the sink and behind the dishwasher, since those gaps are a common way in from the wall cavity or under the floor.
- An inspection of the pantry, cupboards and appliance spaces
- Traps set behind kickboards and appliances
- Gaps around pipes under the sink sealed
- A check of the wall cavity and roof above the kitchen
- Food storage advice to cut off the supply
Traps are usually preferred in the kitchen, since they catch rodents in a set spot and keep bait away from food areas. The crew will talk you through the plan and where each trap sits. A later visit checks and clears the traps. The crew will also look at the roof space above the kitchen, since rodents often travel down wall cavities from the roof to reach the cupboards and pantry.
Before the visit, clear the pantry floor and the cupboard under the sink if you can. Store dry food in sealed tubs and wipe up crumbs at night. Keep pet bowls empty overnight. We take bookings across Caloundra and nearby suburbs. Call 07 3543 7766 for upfront pricing on kitchen rodent control.
