Rat Removal in Ashgrove Homes

Ashgrove sits northwest of the Brisbane city centre, and the crew we book reaches it in a short drive through Red Hill and along Waterworks Road. The suburb is mostly Queenslanders, interwar homes and post-war houses on leafy, hilly streets, with some unit blocks and townhouses near the Ashgrove shops on Waterworks Road.

Enoggera Creek winds through the suburb, and the parks and bushy banks along it give brown rats water and shelter. Big old trees, fruit trees and thick gardens on the residential streets give roof rats a way up onto the roof. Pet food left on the deck adds to the draw. Many homes have been raised or extended, leaving small gaps around the joins.

Most Ashgrove calls start with noises in the roof at night, often in the cooler months. The crew checks the roof space and the area under the house, sets baits in lockable stations or traps, and seals gaps around eaves, pipes and vents. They also point out branches worth trimming.