Winter in Melbourne is particularly bad when it comes to
rodent infestation, rats and mice can create havoc and leave you frustrated and sleep deprived.
In the twilight hours a noise waking you from your sleep,
a noise so loud that it couldn't possibly be a rat sounds more like a possum,
scratching and moving around so heavy footed that you wonder how the hell did he get into my roof. Let me assure you they are not possums but rodents, rats and mice to be specific making
your roof, floor and wall voids home, during the unforgiving chill of
Winter.
Letting rodents get out of control is not a wise move rats can cause major damage not to mention carry disease, so the quicker you eliminate a rat
infestation the better.
Rats Eat A Melbourne Home from the Inside!
If you
don't believe rats can cause major structural damage then check out this story
recently aired on ten eyewitness news about damage caused by rats. The ceiling of a bathroom
collapsed on top of the unsuspecting elderly homeowner, only to be found later
by her daughter. Rats can chew through electrical wiring and plumbing pipes
causing major water leaks and blackouts so the first hint of unusual noises in
your roof or wall voids should be investigated and dealt with. (view news story)
Calling a professional pest control company is a
wise move the technician will identify the problem and implement a pest management
program, you can expect the rodent activity to start easing off even
after a couple of days but you will need to be patient as rats and mice are extremely territorial, it will take approximately 4-6 weeks till all activity
ceases. If your property is in an area that attracts rodent activity such as near
a waterway or close to harborage areas such as neighbours who keep birds,
chickens or rabbits, you may be required to carry out regular rodent control
maintenance to keep your home pest free all year round.
