Trapping is a good choice when you do not want baits in the home, when there are young children or pets around, or when you want to see results you can count. It also avoids the chance of a baited rat dying somewhere you cannot reach. On the Sunshine Coast, many families with dogs and cats choose trapping for inside the house and baiting for the outside. Traps also let you see what is being caught, which helps the crew work out whether the problem is rats, mice or both, and whether numbers are dropping from week to week. It is a hands-on method that many people like.
When you call, tell us why you prefer traps and where you are hearing or seeing rats. We give you upfront pricing and book a local independent crew. The crew we book sets traps where the rats actually run, which makes a big difference to how quickly they are caught.
- Snap traps and enclosed traps placed along walls, beams and runways
- Traps set in the roof space, garage and under the house
- Covers or boxes over traps in areas pets can reach
- Entry points found and marked for sealing
- Check visits booked if you would rather not empty traps yourself
Rats can be wary of new objects, so the crew may leave traps unset for a night or two first. Once the rats are used to them, the traps are set and usually start catching within days. You can empty them yourself with gloves on, or book the crew to come back and check them.
Trapping works well alongside rodent proofing, so the rats you catch are not replaced by new ones. We book rat trapping for homes across the Sunshine Coast. Call 07 3543 7768 to talk it through.
