Rats & Mice Castle Hill NSW – Emergency Residential Rodent Exterminators

Rats & Mice were introduced to Australia by the very first European settlers and they have been a problem since.

They can multiply rapidly and will do considerable damage to your house, business and furnishings through their gnawing activities. They will also infect food and other materials through the droppings they leave behind. Their droppings have even been implicated as prospective asthma triggers in children.

Not only are rats and mice devastating they have also been known to cause home fires after chewing through electrical cables.

Castle Hill Pest Control’s mouse control service

At Castle Hill Pest Control, we understand the issues to your house, family or business from the existence of mice.

As professionals in mouse control, we provide quick and efficient services to help your property remain pest-free.

Backed by over 85 years of global experience, our licensed technicians are based in Castle Hill and are local to you.

With continuous training for the latest technology, treatments and innovation, we are in the very best position to be able to offer you the most effective mouse control services available.

Typical Rodent Types in Castle Hill

Roof rat (Black Rat)

Nests in attics, wall voids, hollow trees. Generally enters the house from trees or power lines. Prefers fruit, but will consume all type of foods. Prefers to travel off the ground.

Norway rat (Sewer Rat)

Digs burrows along foundations and under dirt piles, typically found in basements. Can get in homes through toilet pipes. Prefers meat and fish, but will consume anything. Extremely aggressive, strong burrower and an excellent swimmer.

Wood Rat

Prefer to not live near people. Normally, develop their nests on the ground in woody locations. Active at night and mainly vegetarian– eating plants, woodland fruits, and they specifically like acorns.

Rats and mice cause illnesses!

Rats and mice are enormous carriers of various illnesses, and it has been reported that rats bite more than fifteen thousand people annually, including really young, old or incapacitated. Some of the illness triggered by rats are bubonic plague, salmonella, leptospirosis, Hantavirus and tularemia.

Signs of rat and mice activity include;.

Finding common indications of mice, such as droppings, might indicate an active infestation in your house or business.

• Droppings – 50/80 droppings a night, small and dark (approx. 3 – 8 mm in length), scattered randomly. Search for droppings particularly along walls, in cupboards or under sinks.
• Grease marks (spots or smears) – This is triggered by mice fur constantly brushing against walls, floorings and skirting on regular routes. You might find dark smears around holes or around corners.
•  Urine pillars – In establishedor heavy infestations, body grease, combined with dirt and urine, builds up into small mounds, as much as 4cm high and 1cm wide.
•  Scratching noises – Individuals typically report hearing unusual scratching noises at night when mice are most active. Listen for noises between partition walls, under floorboards, in false ceilings, basements and lofts.
• Nests – Mice use simple to shred materials, such as newspaper and fabrics, together with other soft materials to line their nest. Examine lofts, suspended ceilings, cavity walls, under floorboards and behind refrigerators, under stoves and in airing cupboards. Nests will typically contain young mice.
• Tracks (footprints) – Dirty environments such as unused lofts and basements can show up rodent tracks and tail marks. To look for activity, sprinkle flour, baby powder or china clay and check the next day for fresh tracks.
• Live or dead rat or mice – Identifying a mouse or rat during the daytime can be an indication of a heavy infestation.
• Strong smell – Mice urinate often and their wee has a strong ammonia-like smell. The smell might be really strong near the primary site of activity or in enclosed spaces. This smell can linger for a long period of time (even after a problem has been gotten rid of).

If you notice any of these indications, call Castle Hill Pest Control today for a totally free quote on targeted mouse and rat control, utilizing the latest technologies and innovation.

Our service is guaranteed and is provided as part of our All year Protection Strategy.

Concerned about rats and mice in your house or business?

• You can take some useful actions now to hinder rats and mice in the first place and prevent an invasion. Before you start to treat for rats, Castle Hill Pest Control recommends:.
  Ensure all food is stored securely in refrigerators, freezers and sealed containers or jars.
• fix any holes in walls and fill spaces that exist in flooring, doors or windows.
•  Clean, sweep and vacuum your house ahead of the treatment and do this regularly to help continuous control.
•  Remove any unneeded cardboard, paper or product packaging that rats can use for making nests.
•  Make notes on where rats are seen and share these details with your pest control service technician.
  For an existing issue today, you can rely on Castle Hill Pest Control to get rid of rats and mice safely and effectively.

With 85 years of international experience in controlling mice, our licensed technicians live locally in the locations they serve and can provide a quick solution to your issue.

For A-class services in Baulkham Hills, Glenhaven, Cherrybrook, West Pennant Hills, North Rocks, Bella Vista, Kellyville, Winston Hills, Beecroft, Dural and Castle Hill, get in touch with us!