Recent heavy rain and a cold snap has led to a rat plague in Brisbane and Ipswich. Whilst your local pest controller is trained to identify a rat infestation and possible causes, there are some easy steps you can take immediately. Here are some of them….
RATS AND MICE can’t tolerate peppermint. Try spraying peppermint oil in a cheap one litre spray bottle to areas you have seen the rats or mice. Or spray the oil on a flat surface to create a mote surrounding any foodstuffs to be protected.
Traps have been used for many years and are usually effective in reducing the population. They need to be serviced and reset on a regular basis making this method time-consuming and messy.
The best course of action is to contact your pest controller as soon as rats or mice are suspected. Your pest controller, as mentioned, possesses a much wider experience and will guide you through the most effective solution for your circumstances.