High risk
Peak: Oct–Feb
Rats and mice gnaw wiring, contaminate food, and multiply quickly once they reach your walls or attic.
Warning signs
Scratching in walls or ceilings at night, droppings in cupboards and along skirting, gnaw marks on food packaging and wiring, and greasy rub marks along walls.
Why it matters
Rodents carry salmonella and hantavirus, contaminate far more food than they eat, and cause an estimated 20–25% of undetermined house fires by gnawing electrical wiring.
How we treat it
Full exclusion: every entry point sealed with rodent-proof materials, active rodents trapped and removed, then nesting areas sanitized, backed by a 12-month warranty.
Prevention checklist
Seal gaps around pipes and vents down to 1/4 inch
Store pantry food and pet feed in sealed bins
Keep bins closed and away from the house
Trim vegetation touching walls and rooflines