Pest Types
Rodent Control
A scratching in the ceiling at night, droppings behind the pantry, a chewed cable in the shed — rodents rarely announce themselves until they’re well settled in. And with Canberra’s cold winters, homes and businesses make an appealing place to shelter and breed.
The catch with rats and mice is how fast they multiply, and how much damage they do while they’re at it — gnawing through wiring, insulation and stored goods, and spreading disease as they go. A couple of traps from the hardware store rarely keeps up. Our licensed technicians find the runs and entry points, control the problem safely around your family and pets, and help you seal the gaps so it doesn’t start over the following season.
Rodent Control
Rodents are good at staying out of sight. These are the signs that give them away:
Rodent Control
Rats and mice have different habits, nesting spots and entry points. Here are some of the common rodent species we’re called out to deal with across Canberra.
Small, grey-brown and quick to breed, the house mouse squeezes through gaps the size of a pencil. It nests in wall cavities, cupboards and roof spaces, and a single pair can turn into an infestation in weeks.
Also called the black rat — a lean, agile climber that gets into roof voids and upper walls via trees, cables and downpipes. The usual culprit behind night-time scratching overhead.
The larger brown rat, or sewer rat. A strong burrower, it prefers ground level — subfloors, drains, garden burrows and beneath sheds — and can chew through surprisingly tough materials.
A native rat found on the fringes of Canberra properties backing onto reserves and bushland. Usually stays outdoors, but will move into subfloors and sheds when food and shelter are on offer.
Rodent Control
Rats and mice gnaw constantly, and chewed electrical wiring in the roof or walls is a genuine fire hazard.
Rodents spread bacteria and disease through their droppings, urine and the surfaces they contaminate as they move about.
They reproduce rapidly — a small problem becomes a serious infestation in a matter of weeks if it's left alone.
Beyond wiring, they chew through insulation, packaging, timber and stored goods, and their nesting makes a mess of roof spaces.
Our Process
We identify where rodents are getting in, tackle the infestation at its source, and help keep them from coming back.
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We inspect the property thoroughly — roof, subfloor, walls and exterior — to find the activity, the entry points and how far it's spread.
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We put together the right combination of baiting, trapping and control for your property, placed safely away from children and pets.
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We identify and help seal the gaps rodents are using to get in, and advise on removing the food and shelter drawing them there.
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We offer follow-up visits and maintenance plans to keep your home or business rodent-free, season after season.
Why Choose Us
At Canberra First Pest Control, we bring together genuine local know-how and pest management that's proven to work — the combination that actually gets results. Our focus on quality workmanship, safe treatments and looking after our customers is what makes us the trusted choice for homes and businesses right across Canberra.
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Our qualified technicians deliver pest control that's safe, effective and reliable — no shortcuts, no guesswork.
We use family, pet and environmentally conscious treatment methods wherever we possibly can.
Prompt, dependable service to sort your pest problem quickly and efficiently.
We understand the pest challenges that come with Canberra and the surrounding areas — because we're from here.
Rodent Control
The lasting fix is a combination of controlling the rodents already inside and sealing the gaps they're using to get in. Traps and bait alone won't hold if the entry points are still open, which is why we treat and proof together.
Yes. We place bait and traps in secure, tamper-resistant stations kept well away from children and pets, and we'll talk you through anything you need to know to keep everyone safe.
Through gaps you'd never think twice about — mice fit through a hole the size of a pencil. Common ways in are roof gaps, weep holes, gaps around pipes, subfloor vents and along overhanging branches. Part of our job is finding and sealing them.
Definitely. Rodents are most active after dark, so night-time scratching in the roof is usually the first clear sign. The sooner it's dealt with, the less damage and breeding you're left to clean up after.
It depends on the size of the problem, but most are brought under control within a couple of weeks. We'll follow up to make sure activity has stopped and recommend proofing to keep it that way.
Rodent Control
Scratching sounds, droppings and damaged food packaging can all point to unwanted rodents. We assess signs of activity and help identify how rats or mice are accessing your property.
Droppings along skirting boards, in cupboards or the pantry