Rats and mice in Perth: every guide
All 2 of our guides on rats and mice in one place, newest first, with the quick answers from each.
How to Get Rid of Mice in Perth
Mice need a pen-width gap and food to settle. We identify them, map entry points, bait runs and seal. Most jobs settle within two to three weeks.
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How to Get Rid of Rats in Perth
Rats in your roof or sub-floor? Identify the species, seal the gaps and bait the runs. Learn what works and when to call a professional.
Read the guideQuick answers about rats and mice
How do I tell if I have mice or rats?
Mice leave droppings 3 to 6 mm, rice-grain shaped, scurry and gnaw small holes. Rats leave droppings roughly 10 to 20 mm depending on species (roof rats around 12 mm and pointed; Norway rats up to 20 mm and blunt), thump across the roof void and gnaw holes the size of a 50-cent coin. Black rats are climbers; Norway rats are ground and sub-floor animals. Species identification matters because treatment differs. See the rat control guide for comparison.
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How long until the mice are gone?
Most domestic jobs settle within two to three weeks. Mice usually feed within a day or two once they accept the station. The follow-up visit checks consumption and repositions stations along the runs.
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Is baiting a risk to pets and children?
Every placement is listed on your report and we brief you on what to watch for.
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How do I tell if I have rats or mice?
Droppings are the fastest tell. Gnaw holes confirm it: rats make holes the size of a 50-cent coin, mice make smaller holes.
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Are rats and possums different problems?
Possums (Common Brushtail Possums, Trichosurus vulpecula) are marsupials, not rodents. Rats have a distinctive pair of chisel-shaped front incisors with hard yellow enamel. Possums are nocturnal and retreat to hollow logs or trees during the day. Possums are a protected species in Australia. If you hear slow thumping or see larger, fluffier animals, contact a possum-relocation specialist instead.
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What is a rat catcher and do I need one?
A licensed technician must be registered with the Department of Health and hold a WA pest management technician's licence. We are a WA Department of Health registered pest management business (registration PMB 3000) and work is carried out by, or under the direct supervision of, a technician holding a WA pest management technician's licence. You need a registered, licensed professional.
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