Roof rats are the rats most people in Logan Central hear at night. They are slim, dark and great climbers. They run along fences and power lines, climb palms and gum trees, and slip into the ceiling where the gutter meets the roof or through a gap at the eaves. Once inside, they nest in the insulation and travel along the wall plates, which is why the scratching often seems to move around the house.
When you call us, we ask where the noises are loudest and when you hear them. We give you upfront pricing, then book a nearby independent crew that works in roof spaces every week. They go up through the manhole, check for nests, droppings and chewed cables, and set traps along the beams where the rats run. Bait stations may go outside at the base of trees or along the fence as well.
- Roof space checked for nests, droppings and damage to wiring
- Traps set along beams and wall plates where the rats travel
- Gaps at eaves, gutters, vents and roof sheets marked
- Branches touching the roof pointed out for trimming
- Outdoor bait stations placed on the climbing routes if needed
Tree branches are a big part of the story. Many homes in Logan Central have palms or large trees close to the roofline, and roof rats use them like a ladder. The crew will show you which branches to cut back so the rats lose their way up.
If the scratching in your ceiling is keeping you awake, call 07 3543 7773 and we will book a crew to get into the roof and deal with it.
