Rodents
What a Rat Infestation Smells Like (And What to Do)
If you're wondering what rat infestation smells like, think damp socks, stale ammonia or a wet dog. A strong, musky odour coming from your…
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Rats in the Garden: Why They’re There and What to Do
Rats in the garden are usually there for three things: food, water and shelter. Fallen fruit, compost heaps, chook pens, pet bowls and dense…
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Rat-Proofing Your Chicken Coop: A Backyard Guide
Rats love a chicken coop for the same reasons your chooks do: food, water and shelter. This guide shows you how to rat-proof your…
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Rat Entry Points: The 7 Spots Professionals Check First
The most common rat entry points in Australian homes are roof and eave gaps, broken tiles, weep holes, gaps around pipes, worn garage door…
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Mice in Your Car: Wiring Damage and Removal Guide
Finding mice in your car is more common than most Australians realise, particularly through autumn and winter when rodents seek warm shelter. Mice chew...
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Mice in Walls: Signs, Risks and How to Get Them Out
If you can hear scratching or scurrying behind your plasterboard, you probably have mice in walls. House mice squeeze through gaps the width of…
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How Fast Do Rats Breed? The Numbers Behind Infestations
How Fast Do Rats Breed? The Numbers Behind Infestations — how fast do rats breed? A single female can produce up to six litters…
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Dead Rat Smell: How to Find It and Remove It Fast
A dead rat smell is a strong, sickly-sweet odour caused by a decomposing rodent hidden somewhere in your home — usually a wall cavity,…
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Rodents in the Garage: Entry Points and Proofing
Rodents in the — rats in the garage almost always enter through the gap beneath the roller door, unsealed wall penetrations for pipes and…
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Compost and Rodents: Safe Composting Without Rats
Compost and rodents — compost attracts rats mainly when it contains the wrong ingredients, stays cold and dry, or sits in an open unsecured…