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Rodent Control Brisbane
Professional rodent control to protect your home and business
Professional Rodent Pest Control Brisbane
If you are hearing strange noises in the roof or you are finding gnawed packets of food in the pantry, it’s time to call the rodent pest control experts at AllPro Pest Control.
Rodent problems (rats and mice) can be difficult to control. Success comes from understanding which rodent is causing the problem, applying the appropriate rodent treatment and correcting the conditions that allowed the rodents to enter the building, so that rodent infestations do not occur. AllPro Pest Control provide professional rodent control programs to eliminate your rodent problem.
Professional Rodent Pest Control Treatments
Rodent Control Inspection
To design an effective rodent treatment it is necessary to carry out a detailed rodent control inspection. It is vital to identify the species, map the areas of activity, how the rodents are accessing the property and if possible, locate the nest. The correct control program can then be put in place to solve the problem. This may involve the use of rodent baits or traps to control the non-native species, or traps to remove and re-home any native species (it is illegal to kill native rat species).
Basic rodent treatments
A basic rodent treatment can be added on to our general pest control treatment. This is only really suitable if an occasional unwanted visitor has been noticed. The treatment typically involves placing rodent bait in a locked bait station in the roof space or other location where the rodent is active. If however, a more significant rodent problem is suspected, we will need to carry out a specific rodent pest control treatment.
How we get rid of rats and mice...
From a safety and performance point of view, a professional rodent control treatment is the best way to get rid of rats and mice.
When we design our rodent treatments, we take into account the species, but any safety considerations; children, pets, food areas, etc. Rodent baits are the main product we use to deal with infestations and we select the best bait for the species present and situation. We always use lockable bait stations in our baiting programs and stations will be placed out of the reach of children and pets. However, sometimes this is not possible and so alternative techniques such as traps may need to be used.
A professional rodent service normally requires at least 2 visits for the most straightforward problem, an initial visit to carry out an inspection and put in place control measures, and a follow up visit to confirm eradication and remove any baits / traps. For more involved problems or serious infestations, it may take several visits to gain control and sometimes an ongoing control program may need to be put in place.
Safety and New regulations
From 24 March 2026, new rodentcide regulations from the Australian Regulatory Authority (APVMA) will change how common rat and mouse baits are sold and used across Australia.
These changes target Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs). To protect our native wildlife, particularly birds of prey that can suffer from secondary poisoning after eating baited rodents, the sale of these products is being strictly controlled. The options for DIY rodent control will be limited.
The AllPro Difference…
The good news? Licensed pest professionals can still utilise these products under strict safety protocols. At AllPro Pest Control, responsible management is already our standard.
Our technicians prioritise:
- Strategic Use: Using First-Generation (FGARs) where possible to lower environmental impact.
- Safety First: Utilising secure, tamper-resistant bait stations.
- Integrated Management: Implementing strategies that protect your pets, local wildlife, and the environment.
Mice Control Brisbane
Mice control is generally quite straightforward unless it’s a major infestation. Mice only travel a few metres from their nesting place and are very inquisitive. As long as we identify all the nesting sites, we can place the bait in the correct position and we should get control in less than a week.
Generally, we can get rid of mice in just over aa week. (See how baits work, below).
Rat Control Brisbane
Rat control is always a bit more difficult than mice control and therefore takes a bit longer. Rats are neophobic, which means they are frightened of new things. When we place a bait station in their territory it may take several days before they get used to it and start eating the bait.
Rats also have a more complex social system, including dominant animals, which will hog all the food sources. And rats also eat a lot more than mice. If there’s a significant infestation with a number of rats, it often requires the dominant rats to die before the rest of the population can access the food and it may require at least one re-baiting visited to make sure enough bait is available.
With these added complexities it can take 1-2 weeks or longer to get control of a rat problem.
How do rodent baits work?
Most rodent baits work the same way. They contain a rodentcide mixed with cereals attractive to rats and mice. Typically the rodenticide is an anti-coagulant. Anti-coagulants cause the rodents to bleed internally before they unconscious and die. These rodenticides are very effective, even if only a little is eaten but they are slow acting – it will typically take a rodent at least 4 days to die after eating the bait. These rodenticides are effective on all mammals and so will also impact humans and pets if the bait is eaten, which is why we have to be very careful about where we place the bait and always use lockable bait stations.
Commercial rodent programs
If you are a commercial or industrial business, we can put together a regular rodent service, to ensure you keep your premises rodent free and have the required documentation to support any regulatory requirements.
Rodent Exterminator or Rodent Pest Control Manager?
Although some people call us rodent exterminators, successful rodent treatments is not just about killing the rodents, it’s also about looking at the causes of the problems and rodent proofing, to prevent the problem from occurring again. This is why we call our rodent treatments, rodent management programs.
How to rodent proof your home...
To aid in the control and prevent future infestations, the recommended rodent proofing and sanitation measures also need to be implemented.
There are two main activities homeowners can do to minimize the chances of rodents or possums taking up residence;
1) Rodent / possum proof the building
- Seal any holes / cracks in the floors, walls and roofing
- Remove vegetation from the immediate perimeter of the building
- Prune any branches over-hanging the building
2) Improve sanitation
- Place garbage in sealed, rodent proof containers
- All food to be place in sealed, rodent proof containers
- Do not leave pet food outside
- For chickens, rabbits and any other animal that is provided with grain foods, implement a feeding regime that minimises waste food that would be available to rodents
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More information on rats and mice...
Rodent Behaviour
Rodents are nocturnal animals. They feed on a wide range of food materials and are more than happy to live around buildings which provide many nesting areas in a warm, safe environment…… with a readily available supply of food and water!
What diseases are carried by rats and mice?
However, what’s good for the rodent is not necessarily good for humans. They are certainly unwanted guests disturbing us with their activities; causing physical damage to buildings and wiring, consuming and contaminating food and making noise. Rodents are associated with the spread of several diseases such as typhus, salmonella, Weil’s disease and rat-bite fever. These are either spread by the rats directly or by the fleas and ticks they carry. Their presence can also set off allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
With the ability of rats and mice to breed quickly, numbers can quickly get out of control. If you suspect a rodent problem, quick action is key.
Types of rodents
There are 3 rodents that are commonly found in and around houses and commercial buildings. These are the common mouse, the roof rat (or black rat or ship rat) and the brown rat (Norway rat or sewer rat). There are four native animals whose activities may also be confused with these rodents; Antechinus can be confused with the house mouse, the native bush rat can be confused with the black rat and sometimes even brush-tailed and ring-tailed possums can be confused with the brown rat. More information on types of rodents and native marsupials…
Of course it is illegal to harm any native wildlife, so identification and treatment of suspected rodent problems is a job best left to the professionals.
FAQ - Rodent Control
How do I get rid of rodents permanently?
There are two parts to getting rid of rodents, firstly you need to eliminate all rodents inside the building and then you need to rodent proof the building to prevent new rats or mice moving in.
How do I get rid of rodents quickly?
To be honest, the quickest way to get rid of rodents is to use a professional pest manager. The main reason DIY efforts fail is that homeowners do not have the knowledge to correctly identity the type of pest rodents and know enough about their behaviour to design a rodent control program to get quick control. It’s important to know which bait to use, how much bait to use and where to place it. Simply throwing bait into the roof void rarely works (and isn’t very safe).
Where do rats go after eating poison?
The idea that rats and mice go outside to die is a bit of a myth. They can get thirsty as the bait starts to have an effect, so they may go outside to look for water but equally, like most animals when they feel unwell, they will stay near their nest.
Which is the safest rat bait?
As baits are designed to kill rats and mice, which are mammals, there are also dangerous to humans and pets. Some baits are more toxic than others, but there is no “safe” bait.
The baits we use contain bittering agents, to make them unpalatable to humans and dogs. (Cats generally won’t eat bait as they are bait on cereals and cats are carnivores).
We also make sure baits are placed in lockable bait stations and where possible there are placed out of the reach of children and pets.
If there are particular safety concerns we may decide not to used baits at at all in some areas and only used traps instead.
What is the best bait for a mouse trap?
In the cartoons, cheese is often used as bait in mouse traps. However, peanut butter and bacon fat (especially for rats) may be the best baits to start with. However, it is often necessary to try a few different baits as it can depend on what other food the rodents are eating.
Do rodent repellents work?
Rodents like any animals will be repelled by certain smells. However, the level of repellents often incomplete and short lived. Products containing lavender and peppermint are often marketed as repellents, but often don’t have data to support the claims. If they worked professional pest managers would be using them as part of their rodent control programs.
Do electronic rodent repellers work?
Electronic rodent repellers DO NOT WORK. Indeed there have been actions by the ACCC against companies selling such devices and making claims that are not supported by evidence.
Call the Professional Rodent Exterminators at AllPro Pest Control