Baiting is the most common way to deal with an active rat problem in New Farm. Rats are wary of new things in their path, so bait needs to be placed along the routes they already use, in stations they feel comfortable entering. Rats also avoid bait that sits beside strong smells or in open, exposed spots. Put in the wrong spot, bait can sit untouched for weeks while the rats carry on as usual.
We take your call, give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book reads the signs first: droppings, grease marks, chewed timber and runways in the insulation. They then set lockable stations in the roof, subfloor, garage or garden, fixing outdoor ones in place. Where bait is not suitable, such as near a pet's sleeping area, they use snap traps instead. A baiting visit usually covers:
- Finding the rats' main runways and feeding spots
- Setting lockable bait stations along those paths
- Keeping stations out of reach of children and pets
- Showing you where every station is so you can keep an eye on it
- Advice on removing other food sources such as fallen fruit and open compost
Most baits used today work over several days, so rats keep feeding and then die away from the station. You should hear less activity after about a week. In a busy roof space around New Farm, the crew may suggest a second visit to check and refill the stations, priced before it is booked. Keep an eye on pets while the stations are out, and call us if a station gets moved or damaged.
Call 07 3543 7768 to book rat baiting. We will give you the price on the call and set a time with a local crew, same-day or next-day where the run allows.
