Rodent proofing is the part of the job that stops a new rat or mouse from moving into the same gap once the current problem is dealt with. In Toowong, the crew we book looks at vents, pipe penetrations, garage rollers, and the join between the roofline and brickwork, since these are the spots rodents use most often to get from the yard into the roof or subfloor.
Proofing work on a Toowong home might mean fitting a mesh cover over a vent, sealing a gap around a pipe with material rodents cannot chew through, or adjusting a garage door seal that has worn down over time. The crew checks the whole outside of the house rather than just the one gap you noticed, since rodents often use more than one entry point across a season.
Once proofing is done, the crew talks you through what was closed and where, so you have a clear idea what to keep an eye on if a new gap opens up, such as after storm damage or a renovation. Proofing works well paired with trapping or baiting, so the current activity is dealt with at the same time as the gaps are closed. Materials used around Toowong properties are chosen to hold up against weather and against a rodent trying to chew back through, rather than a quick patch that opens up again a season or two later.
- Full check of vents, pipes and roofline gaps
- Mesh and sealant fitted to stop re-entry
- Garage roller and door seal checks
- Notes on gaps that may open up after storms
- Paired with trapping or baiting where needed
Call 07 3543 7766 to book rodent proofing for your Toowong property. The crew will point out any gap worth watching before they leave.
