Rats build nests from whatever they can find: shredded insulation, paper, leaves, fabric and plastic. In New Farm, nests often turn up in roof spaces above kitchens, in wall cavities near hot water systems, in stored boxes in the garage and under timber piles in the yard. Old nests hold droppings and urine and give off a strong smell, and they draw in new rats looking for a ready-made home.
Nest removal is usually done once baiting or trapping has cleared the rats that were living there. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book wears gloves and masks, bags the nesting material and droppings, and wipes down the area with disinfectant so the smell does not draw rats back. The job usually covers:
- Finding nests in the roof, walls, garage or yard
- Bagging nesting material, droppings and any dead rodents they can reach
- Disinfecting the surfaces around the nest site
- Checking nearby insulation and wiring for damage
- Pointing out the entry points rats used to reach the nest
If insulation is badly soiled, the crew may suggest replacing that section and can price it before going ahead. Removing a nest from a tight roof space in an older New Farm home can take time, so they will tell you what is involved when they see it. Do not pull nests out yourself without gloves and a mask, as the dust from droppings is not something you want to breathe in. Clearing old nests and sealing the gaps together gives rats fewer reasons to come back.
Call 07 3543 7768 to book rat nest removal. We will take the details, give you the price and set a time with a local crew.
