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Rat & Mouse Control Brisbane

Scratching in the roof at night, droppings in the pantry, chewed packets and wiring. A dedicated professional can be onsite in 60 minutes* to find the nest, clear the rodents with baits and traps, and seal the gaps they came in through.

Baits are locked in tamper-resistant stations, placed away from children and pets.

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Rats or Mice in the House Right Now? Do This First

Most rodent calls in Brisbane start with a noise in the ceiling at 2am or droppings behind the toaster. Where there is one there are usually more, and they breed fast. A few simple steps tonight stop the problem spreading while you wait for a technician.

Flickering lights or a burning smell?

Rodents chew electrical cables. If lights flicker, a safety switch keeps tripping or you smell burning, turn the circuit off and call an electrician. If there is smoke or fire, call 000.

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Put food away in sealed containers
Pantry food, pet food, bird seed and fruit bowls. Wipe the benches and empty the bin tonight.
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Do not touch droppings with bare hands
Wear gloves, spray them with disinfectant, then wipe up. Sweeping or vacuuming dry droppings puts dust in the air.
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Go easy on supermarket baits
Loose baits put pets, children and native wildlife at risk, and poisoned rodents often die inside walls where they smell for weeks.
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Note where you see or hear them
Time of night, which room, any droppings or gnaw marks. It tells us where the runs and the nest are.
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Call us on 07 3544 9883
A female mouse can have a litter every few weeks. The earlier the treatment, the smaller and cheaper the job.

Our Rat and Mouse Control Services in Brisbane

Whatever the rodent and wherever it is hiding, our technicians specialise in clearing it out and keeping it out, with an upfront price before work starts.

Rat RemovalRoof rats and Norway rats in homes and yards

Mouse ControlKitchens, pantries, wall voids and garages

Rodent bait station in a Brisbane roof void

Roof & Wall Void TreatmentBaits and traps placed where rodents nest

Technician sealing a rodent entry point on a Brisbane house

Rodent ProofingGaps around pipes, vents and eaves sealed

Locked rodent bait station beside a Brisbane home

Lockable Bait StationsTamper-resistant, placed away from kids and pets

Trapping ProgramsFor kitchens, food businesses and homes that prefer no baits

Rodent droppings being cleaned from a Brisbane roof

Droppings Clean-up & SanitisingNests, droppings and soiled insulation cleared

Commercial rodent control at a Brisbane restaurant

Commercial Rodent ControlRestaurants, warehouses, shops and strata

Emergency Rodent Control24/7 for rats inside homes and food premises

Sound Familiar? Common Brisbane Rodent Problems

What you notice, and where, tells us whether it is rats or mice and how they are getting in. Find yours below.

"Scratching in the roof at night"

Roof rats, the most common rat in Brisbane homes. They climb trees, fences and cables, get in under tiles and eaves, and nest in the insulation.

"Droppings in the pantry and chewed packets"

House mice. Droppings the size of a rice grain along shelves and skirting boards mean mice are feeding in the kitchen, usually every night.

"Gnawing inside the wall"

Rodents have to gnaw to keep their teeth short. In a wall cavity that means timber, plaster, pipes and electrical cable.

"Burrows beside the shed or compost bin"

Norway rats live at ground level and dig. Holes near compost, chicken coops, woodpiles and drains point to a colony outside that is feeding near the house.

"Something chewed the wiring in my car"

Rats nest in warm engine bays in garages and carports. Chewed looms and hoses are expensive, and the nest is usually close by.

"A terrible smell after putting out bait"

A poisoned rat has died in a wall or roof. See dead animal removal to have it found and the area deodorised.

Is It a Rat or a Mouse?

Rats and mice behave differently, so the baits, traps and proofing are different too. Here is how to tell what you have without seeing one.

Differences between rats and mice
	Rat	Mouse
Size	Body 16 to 25 cm, plus a long tail	Body 6 to 9 cm, small enough to sit in a palm
Droppings	1 to 2 cm long, like an olive pit	3 to 6 mm, like a dark grain of rice
Where they live	Roofs and wall cavities (roof rat), burrows and subfloors (Norway rat)	Kitchens, pantries, cupboards and garages
Gap they need	About the width of a thumb	About the width of a pencil
Behaviour	Wary of new objects, so traps take patience	Curious, investigates new things quickly
Peak in Brisbane	After heavy rain, and through autumn and winter	The cooler months, and after building work nearby

Heavy thumping rather than scurrying? It may be a possum. See our possum removal service in Brisbane. Not sure? Send us a photo of the droppings and we will tell you.

Why Brisbane Has a Rat and Mouse Problem

Roof rats are the main rodent problem in Brisbane. The city's climate, its backyards and its style of housing all play a part.

Warm enough to breed all year

Brisbane's mild winters mean rats and mice never stop breeding. Activity picks up after heavy rain, which floods burrows and drains, and again as nights cool in autumn and rodents look for a dry roof.

Palms, fences and power lines

Roof rats are climbers. They travel along fences, power lines, palm trees and overhanging branches straight onto the roof, then get in under iron sheeting, through open eaves and around pipes.

Backyards that feed them

Mango, citrus and macadamia trees, chicken coops, compost bins and pet food left outside keep rodents fed in suburban backyards. The open space under a raised Queenslander gives them shelter right beneath the house.

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Rodents are active all year in Brisbane. Calls rise after summer storms and peak through autumn and winter, when rats move into roof voids.

Why Rats and Mice Should Not Be Left

A rodent problem does not stay small, and it does more than keep you awake. Here is what happens next.

Health hazards

Rodents spread bacteria such as salmonella and leptospirosis through droppings and urine. They contaminate far more food than they eat, and they carry fleas and mites.

Fire risk from chewed wiring

Rats and mice gnaw the insulation off electrical cables in roofs and walls. Exposed wiring in a dry roof space is a known cause of house fires.

Fast breeding

A female mouse can have five to ten litters a year. A few rodents in autumn can be a large colony by spring.

Damage you cannot see

Flattened insulation, gnawed pipes and ducting, and stains on ceilings. Droppings left in a roof also draw cockroaches and other pests.

How Our Rat and Mouse Control Works

The goal is simple: rodents gone, entry points closed, droppings cleaned up. Our technicians explain each step and the price before they start.

Baiting the right way

Rodent baits can harm pets, owls and other wildlife if they are put in the wrong place. We place baits in locked, tamper-resistant stations or secure them inside roof voids, use traps where bait is not suitable, and tell you exactly where everything is.

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Call and describe the signs
Noises, droppings, gnaw marks or sightings, and which part of the property.
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Same day inspection
A technician checks the roof void, subfloor, kitchen and outside walls to identify the species, the runs and the entry points.
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Upfront price
You get the price for treatment and proofing before anything starts. No hidden charges.
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Baiting and trapping
Locked bait stations and traps are set along the runs, in the roof and around the outside of the building.
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Proofing and follow-up
Gaps are sealed with mesh, metal and sealant, and we check the stations again until activity stops.

How Much Does Rat and Mouse Control Cost in Brisbane?

The price depends on the size of the property and how established the rodents are. A few mice in a unit kitchen is the quickest job. Rats nesting through the roof and walls of a large house, with several entry points to seal, takes the most work. These are the things that set the price:

Rats or mice. Rats need heavier stations, more proofing and more follow-up.

Size and type of property. Unit, house, double storey or commercial premises.

Entry points to seal. One gap under a door, or several around the roof line.

Follow-up visits. A one-off treatment, or a program with return checks.

You get an upfront price with no hidden charges after the technician has seen the job. Call 07 3544 9883 or send a photo with your enquiry for a faster estimate.

Why Brisbane Chooses Freshify for Rat and Mouse Control

Rodent jobs are about finding the way in. We clear what is inside, then make sure the next lot cannot follow.

Onsite in 60 minutes*

Technicians spread across Brisbane, so a rat in the kitchen is dealt with today, not next week.

Rodent control experts

Our technicians bring years of experience with roof rats, Norway rats and house mice in Brisbane homes and businesses.

Proofing, not just bait

Baiting alone invites the next colony in. Sealing the entry points is what ends the problem.

Upfront pricing

The price is agreed before work starts, including any access work. No hidden costs at the end.

24/7 emergency service

Rats in a bedroom or a commercial kitchen are treated as urgent, any hour.

Planned around kids and pets

Locked stations, considered placement and a clear list of where every bait and trap is.

*Onsite in 60 minutes applies to urgent jobs and depends on technician availability and location.

Why Households Trust Us With a Rodent Job

Letting someone into your roof and kitchen takes trust. Here is what you can count on from the moment you call.

You know who is coming. The technician's name and arrival window are sent to you before they leave.

You see what we find. Photos of droppings, nests, gnaw marks and entry points on the day.

You know where every bait is. A simple record of each station and trap, and what is in it.

You can call us back. If activity continues after the job, call the same number and we return.

Rodent Control Near You in Brisbane

We treat rats and mice across all eleven areas of Greater Brisbane. Older inner suburbs and new estates beside building sites see the most activity.

Suburbs we cover in Brisbane

Albany Creek Albion Alderley Alexandra Hills Algester Annerley Arana Hills Ashgrove Aspley Auchenflower Augustine Heights Bahrs Scrub Bald Hills Balmoral Banyo Bardon Beachmere Beenleigh Beerwah Bellbird Park Bellbowrie Bellmere Belmont Birkdale Blackstone Boondall Booval Boronia Heights Bowen Hills Bracken Ridge Brassall Bray Park Bridgeman Downs Brighton Brookwater Browns Plains Bulimba Bundamba Burbank Burpengary Burpengary East Caboolture Caboolture South Calamvale Camira Camp Hill Cannon Hill Capalaba Carina Carina Heights Carindale Carseldine Cashmere Chandler Chapel Hill Chelmer Chermside Chermside West Chuwar Clayfield Cleveland Collingwood Park Coopers Plains Coorparoo Corinda Cornubia Crestmead Daisy Hill Dakabin Darra Deagon Deception Bay Deebing Heights Dinmore Doolandella Drewvale Durack Dutton Park Eagleby East Brisbane East Ipswich Eastern Heights Eatons Hill Edens Landing Eight Mile Plains Ellen Grove Enoggera Everton Hills Everton Park Fairfield Ferny Grove Ferny Hills Fig Tree Pocket Fitzgibbon Flinders View Forest Lake Forestdale Fortitude Valley Gaythorne Geebung Glass House Mountains Goodna Gordon Park Graceville Grange Greenbank Greenslopes Griffin Gumdale Hamilton Hawthorne Hendra Heritage Park Herston Highgate Hill Hillcrest Holland Park Holland Park West Holmview Inala Indooroopilly Ipswich Jamboree Heights Jimboomba Jindalee Joyner Kallangur Kangaroo Point Karalee Karawatha Kedron Kelvin Grove Kenmore Kenmore Hills Keperra Kingston Kippa-Ring Kuraby Lawnton Leichhardt Logan Central Logan Reserve Logan Village Loganholme Loganlea Lota Lutwyche Macgregor Mackenzie Mango Hill Manly Manly West Mansfield Margate Marsden McDowall Meadowbrook Middle Park Milton Mitchelton Moggill Moorooka Morayfield Morningside Mount Cotton Mount Gravatt Mount Gravatt East Mount Ommaney Mount Warren Park Murrumba Downs Narangba Nathan New Farm Newmarket Newport Newstead Ningi Norman Park North Booval North Ipswich North Lakes Northgate Nudgee Nundah One Mile Ormiston Oxley Paddington Park Ridge Parkinson Petrie Petrie Terrace Raceview Red Hill Redbank Plains Redcliffe Redland Bay Regents Park Richlands Ripley Riverhills Riverview Robertson Rochedale Rochedale South Rocklea Rothwell Runcorn Salisbury Samford Samford Valley Sandgate Sandstone Point Scarborough Seven Hills Seventeen Mile Rocks Shailer Park Sheldon Sherwood Shorncliffe Silkstone Sinnamon Park Slacks Creek South Brisbane Spring Hill Springfield Springfield Central Springfield Lakes Springwood Stafford Stafford Heights Strathpine Stretton Sunnybank Sunnybank Hills Taigum Tamborine Mountain Tanah Merah Taringa Tarragindi Teneriffe Tennyson The Gap Thorneside Thornlands Tingalpa Toowong Underwood Upper Caboolture Upper Kedron Upper Mount Gravatt Victoria Point Virginia Wakerley Warner Waterford Waterford West Wavell Heights Wellers Hill Wellington Point West End Westlake Wilston Windaroo Windsor Wishart Woodridge Woody Point Woolloongabba Wooloowin Wynnum Wynnum West Yamanto Yarrabilba Yeerongpilly Yeronga Zillmere

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Rodent Control Brisbane FAQs

How do I know if I have rats or mice?

Look at the droppings. Mouse droppings are 3 to 6 mm long, like a dark grain of rice. Rat droppings are 1 to 2 cm. Rats are also louder in the roof, while mice are more often found in kitchens and pantries.

How much does rat and mouse control cost in Brisbane?

It depends on whether it is rats or mice, the size of the property, the number of entry points and whether follow-up visits are needed. A technician inspects first and gives you an upfront price before any work starts, with no hidden costs.

Why do I get rats in my roof after rain?

Heavy rain floods burrows and drains, and cooler nights in autumn and winter make a dry roof attractive. Roof rats travel along fences, power lines and palm trees and get in through small gaps around pipes, vents and roofing. Baiting removes the ones inside; sealing those gaps stops the next lot.

Is rodent bait safe for pets and children?

We use locked, tamper-resistant bait stations and place baits in roof voids and other spots children and pets cannot reach. Where bait is not suitable, we use traps instead. Your technician shows you where everything has been placed.

How long does it take to get rid of rats or mice?

Most activity drops within one to two weeks of treatment. Rats are cautious and can take longer to accept a new bait or trap. A follow-up visit confirms activity has stopped before the entry points are finally sealed.

Will the rats die in my walls and smell?

It can happen with any baiting, which is why we place stations to draw rodents away from living areas and use traps where the risk is high. If a rodent does die in a cavity, we can locate and remove it and deodorise the area.

How are rats getting into my house?

Roof rats climb trees, fences, pipes and cables, then get in under lifted tiles, through gaps in eaves and around plumbing. Norway rats come in at ground level through subfloor vents, gaps under doors and broken drains. Mice need a gap only about the width of a pencil.

Can I just use traps or bait from the supermarket?

For one or two mice, traps can work. For rats, or anything in the roof or walls, DIY usually removes a few animals and leaves the nest and the entry points, so the problem returns. Loose baits are also a risk to pets and wildlife.

Can I get same day rodent control in Brisbane?

Yes. We offer same day service across 277 Brisbane suburbs, and for urgent jobs a technician can often be onsite in 60 minutes. Our phones are answered 24/7.

Do you treat restaurants and other businesses?

Yes. We run rodent programs for restaurants, cafes, warehouses, shops and strata buildings across Brisbane, with visits outside trading hours and a record of each service.

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Two Rats in Autumn Is a Colony by Spring

Rodents do not leave on their own once they have food, warmth and a nest. Every week they stay means more droppings, more gnawed wiring and more of them.

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