Trapping is a hands-on way to remove rats from a home, and it has one big advantage over bait alone: the rat is caught in a set spot, so there is no guessing where it ends up. Rat trapping is one of the services we book in Caloundra, and it suits roof spaces, garages, sheds and kitchens where you would rather not use bait.
The crew we book finds the runways rats use by looking for droppings, greasy rub marks along beams and walls, and chewed insulation. Traps are then set along those paths, often in the roof space along the wall plates and near the manhole, or tucked behind appliances in the kitchen and laundry. The number of traps depends on the size of the home and how much activity the crew finds.
- An inspection to find runways and nesting spots
- Traps set in the roof, walls, kitchen or garage
- Traps placed out of reach of pets and children
- A later visit to check, clear and reset traps
- Removal of any caught rats from the property
Trapping works well alongside proofing. Once the rats inside have been caught, sealing the entry points stops new ones from moving in. The crew will point out gaps under the eaves, around pipes and near the roofline, and explain how they can be closed, with the price for each part.
Please do not move traps once they are set, as rats are wary of changes along their paths. If you hear a trap go off, make a note of the time and place so the crew can check it. We take bookings across Caloundra and the suburbs nearby. Call 07 3543 7766 for upfront pricing on rat trapping.
