Rodent control and Extermination Sydney
Rodent Control Sydney – Safe for Pets, Family & Wildlife
At Clean & Green Pest Control, we understand how unsettling a rodent infestation can be. Whether you’re hearing scratching sounds in the ceiling at night, spotting droppings in your pantry, or finding shredded nesting material in the garage, you’re not alone—Sydney is in the middle of a rodent boom.
With years of experience, a deep knowledge of local conditions, and a passion for environmentally responsible solutions, we’re Sydney’s first choice for safe, pet-friendly rodent control. Our licensed pest technicians use the most effective and humane methods available to eliminate rats and mice and prevent them from coming back.
Why Choose Clean & Green for Rodent Control in Sydney?
At Clean & Green Pest Controllers, we specialize in providing safe, effective, and environmentally friendly rodent control solutions across Sydney. Our licensed technicians are experts in identifying and eliminating rat and mouse infestations using methods that are safe for your family, pets, and the environment.
Eco-Friendly and Safe Treatments
We prioritise the safety of your household, pets, and the environment. While rodent control often involves baiting and trapping, we take a targeted, low-tox approach that minimises risk to non-target species. Our rodent stations are tamper-resistant and placed in secure locations, and where possible, we use biodegradable, plant-based deterrents. This ensures effective control of rats and mice without compromising your family’s safety or the surrounding ecosystem.
Comprehensive Residential Services
- Detailed Inspection – Identifying entry points, nesting sites, and signs of infestation.
- Customized Treatment Plans – Tailored solutions using traps, bait stations, and exclusion techniques.
- Preventative Measures – Sealing entry points and providing advice to prevent future infestations.
Specialised Commercial Rodent Control
- Intelligent Rodent Monitoring Systems – Real-time alerts and data tracking.
- Non-Toxic Treatments – Safe for food handling and sensitive environments.
- Detailed Reporting – Documentation for audits and compliance.
Local Expertise
Being a family-owned business based in Sydney, we understand the unique challenges of rodent control in the area. Our team is familiar with local rodent behaviours and environmental factors, allowing us to provide effective, targeted solutions.
How to Get Rid of Rats and Mice in Sydney
Effective rodent control starts with understanding rodent behaviour. Rats and mice are opportunistic, territorial, and prolific breeders. They seek out warmth, shelter, and easy food access. Once inside your home or business, they can be hard to dislodge without professional help.
Our process includes:
- Inspection – We assess every property thoroughly: roof voids, subfloors, garages, garden edges, and kitchens.
- Identification – We determine what species is present and where they’re active.
- Treatment – Baits and traps are placed based on rodent behaviour and access points.
- Prevention – We provide a detailed report with exclusion and sanitation tips.
Why You Need Professional Rodent Control in Sydney
Rodents are more than just a nuisance. Here’s why you need to act quickly:
Rapid infestation – A single pair of rats can produce 2,000+ offspring in one year.
Health risks – Rats and mice carry dangerous diseases such as leptospirosis, salmonella, hantavirus, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCMV).
Property damage – They chew wires, causing fire hazards, destroy insulation, and undermine structural wood.
Food contamination – Rodents defecate and urinate constantly, contaminating food and surfaces.
Rodents in Sydney: Why the Problem Is Growing
In recent years, Sydney has seen a surge in rodent activity. Experts attribute this increase to a combination of factors:
- Construction activity – Tunnelling and building projects displace rats from their burrows.
- Mild winters – Warmer seasons allow rodent populations to thrive year-round.
- Dense housing and waste – Suburbs with poor bin management and food scraps are rodent hotspots.
- Climate change – Altered weather patterns influence breeding cycles and migration.
Did you know? A study from the CSIRO found rodent sightings in Sydney increased by over 60% in certain areas during mild winters and wet spring seasons.
Rodents in Roof Voids: A Hidden Hazard
Rodents love your roof. It’s dark, warm, quiet, and undisturbed—perfect for nesting. Roof voids and ceiling cavities are some of the most common places we find rats and mice in Sydney homes.
- Chewed wiring – One of the top causes of unexplained house fires is rodents gnawing through electrical wires.
- Urine and droppings – These collect in insulation and roof sheeting, causing unpleasant smells and mould.
- Structural damage – They often pull out insulation for nests and may chew into roofing materials.
- Noise pollution – Scratching, scurrying, and squeaking sounds at night disrupt sleep and peace of mind.
Why Rodents Are Smarter Than You Think
Rats and mice aren’t mindless vermin—they’re problem solvers. Some behavioural studies even rank them among the top 10 smartest animals relative to body size.
- Detect new objects and changes in surroundings within minutes
- Learn to avoid traps after one exposure
- Work in groups to test bait safety before widespread consumption
- Communicate warnings using urine trails and vocalisations
- Remember complex routes (even multiple escape plans)
Outsmarting Sydney’s Smartest Pests
- Pre-baiting – to gain trust before introducing active bait
- Trap placement – along walls and tracks rodents already use
- Bait rotation – to avoid learned avoidance
- UV tracking – to follow urine trails and traffic routes
- Exclusion strategies – sealing off re-entry points after elimination
Why DIY Rodent Control Doesn’t Work
- Incorrect bait – Supermarket products are often weak or too fast-acting, causing bait shyness.
- Wrong trap placement – Most people don’t place traps along known runways or travel paths.
- No strategy – Rodent control needs baiting, exclusion, sanitation, and monitoring together.
How Much Does Rodent Control in Sydney Cost?
Rodent control pricing can vary depending on the type of property, level of infestation, and the treatment methods required. At Clean & Green Pest Control, we offer clear, upfront pricing with no hidden surprises — and we’ll always tailor our solution to suit your specific needs.
- Basic treatment: $275–$350 (light activity, external only)
- Full treatment: $350–$500 (internal + roof + subfloor)
- Severe infestation: $600–$800 (multiple return visits + roof/subfloor access)
All services include:
- Detailed inspection and report
- Strategic bait station placement
- Pet- and child-safe multi-dose baits
- Custom advice on prevention and exclusion
- 3-month free internal treatment service period
What Affects the Price?
A few factors can influence your final quote:
- Size of your home or building
- Severity of the infestation
- Number of bait stations required
- Roof or subfloor access needs
- Follow-up or ongoing monitoring
Optional Add-Ons (Extra Charges May Apply):
- Dead rodent removal and odour control (if needed after treatment)
- Live trapping for native wildlife
- Ongoing maintenance plans for high-risk or commercial sites
Types of Rodent Traps and Baits We Use
- Multi-Feed Rodenticides – like Racumin, reduce bait shyness and secondary poisoning risk.
- Snap Traps – used in food prep areas or around children and pets.
- Live Capture Traps – for suspected native species.
- Tracking Powders & UV Gel – help identify burrows and travel routes.
- Dead Animal Location – We inspect roof voids, subfloors, and walls if needed.
- Botanical Odour Control – Pet-safe and eco-friendly deodorising sprays used after removal.
- If Removal Isn’t Possible – We install charcoal odour filters and apply ventilation tips.
Dead Rodent Removal and Post-Treatment Odour Control
Unfortunately, in rare cases, a rodent may die inside an inaccessible area of your home after baiting — such as within a wall cavity, behind kitchen cabinetry, or in a roof void. While our treatments are designed to encourage rodents to exit the building before dying, this isn’t always guaranteed, especially with larger infestations.
This service is not included in standard rodent treatments. Dead rodent location and removal is available as an additional service upon request.
If you begin to notice an unpleasant odour days after treatment, don’t panic — we’re here for you. Our technicians can attempt to locate and safely remove the carcass (if accessible), and we also provide eco-safe deodorising treatments to help eliminate lingering smells.
Rodent Control Insights by Sydney Suburb
Northern Beaches: Roof access via bushland. Bait roof voids and seal compost areas.
Eastern Suburbs: Older homes attract mice. Watch plumbing and underfloor voids.
Inner West: Terrace houses with shared walls. Secure roof cavities.
Western Sydney: Norway rats common in subfloors and sewers.
North Shore: Bush rats and roof rats in leafy areas. Use mesh on vents and weep holes.
Hills District: Newer homes often poorly sealed. Monitor garages and dog bowls.
Why Choose Clean & Green Pest Control?
- Eco-Safe Treatments – Organic and low-tox bait options used by default
- Experienced Technicians – Fully licensed, insured, and Sydney-based
- Smarter Pest Control – We use tracking, pre-baiting, and advanced techniques
- Real Support – Deal directly with your technician, not a call centre
The professional rodent pest controllers at Clean and Green Pest Control are dedicated to the preservation of Australian native wildlife and are acutely aware of the risks of secondary poisoning of non-target animals such as dogs, cats, possums and predatory birds such as owl from rodent baits.
We specialise in safe efficient rat & mouse control which bring the risk of secondary poisoning to none target animals to almost zero. More information about our wildlife safe pest control services »
Suburbs We Service Across Sydney
- Manly
- Brookvale
- Dee Why
- Narrabeen
- North Sydney
- Chatswood
- Mosman
- Ryde
- Parramatta
- Penrith
- Inner West
- Eastern Suburbs
- Hornsby
- Blacktown
If you don’t see your suburb listed, contact us — we most likely cover it.
What is secondary poisoning?
Secondary poisoning occurs when a predator or scavenger ingests toxins from their prey. These toxins can be passed on to the predator, and if the concentration is high enough, it can be deadly. Secondary poisoning is a major concern in areas where there is a lot of pesticide use, as these chemicals can build up in the food chain and eventually kill top-level predators. Secondary poisoning is a serious environmental issue that needs to be addressed in order to protect ecosystems.
How to reduce the risk of secondary poisoning
While rodent bait can be an effective way to control pests, it can also be dangerous to non-target animals if they consume the bait or come into contact with it. The best way to reduce the risk of secondary poisoning is the use of safer second generation baits as well as the use bait stations.
Bait stations are enclosed containers that allow rodents to enter and feed on the bait while preventing other animals from coming into contact with it. They should be placed in areas where rodents are active and where there is little chance of other animals coming into contact with them. Additionally, baits should only be used as directed and any unused bait should be properly disposed of as well as any dead or dying rodents found around he property. By following these simple steps, you can help to reduce the risk of secondary poisoning and keep your home and family safe.
Why Rodent Trapping Isn’t Always The Answer
Trapping is a common method used to control rats and mice and is a great eco-friendly option , but it’s not always effective. One reason for this is that rodents are very adept at avoiding traps. They are quick to learn from their mistakes, and will quickly figure out how to avoid being caught. Additionally, trapping can only remove a small percentage of the total population of rodents, which means that the remaining rodents will quickly reproduce to replace those that were caught. Finally, traps can also be dangerous to children and pets, and they can accidentally catch and kill non-target animals such as birds. Also trapping is more costly as the traps are required to be inspected on a daily basis
For these reasons, trapping is often not the best solution for controlling rodent populations.
Different types of mouse and rat baits
Single feed rat and mouse baits (Second Generation Rodenticides) : These contain chemicals sufficiently toxic to kill the rat with the first dose. These types of poisons are the most dangerous to use and pose the greatest of secondary poisoning (poisoning of other animals).
Multi feed rat and mouse baits (First Generation Rodenticides) : rodents must feed on the baits for several days before accumulating a lethal dose. The advantage of multi-dose is a significantly reduced risk of secondary poisoning of non-target species.
| Secondary poisoning risks to birds and mammals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rodenticide | Secondary risk to birds | Secondary risk to mammals |
| Warfarin | low risk | low risk |
| Chlorophacinone | low risk | high risk |
| Diphacinone | moderate risk | high risk |
| Bromadiolone | moderate risk | high risk |
| Difethialone | high risk | high risk |
| Brodifacoum | high risk | high risk |
| Bromethalin | low risk (based on limited evidence) | low risk (based on limited evidence) |
| Cholecalciferol | low risk (based on limited evidence) | low risk (based on limited evidence) |
| Zinc phosphide | low risk | low risk |
| Coumatetralyl | low risk | low risk |
Make your house and garden less friendly for rodents:
- tidy up garden waste (like brush piles),
- pick up any fallen fruit,
- ensure excess pet food isn’t accessible,
- rodent-proof chook pens and aviaries,
- replace rat-friendly palms with owl-friendly natives, a
- seal potential roof/wall cavity access points that rodents might be using.
Encourage native predators:
- plant native trees
- install nest boxes for owls to breed in.
How do we make our rodent treatments environmentally conscious?
- First, we will conduct a full inspect of the site and perform a full risk assessment to insure our treatment plan won’t effect any issues non-target animals
- Baits will be placed in secure areas where there is no chance of any non-target animals accessing the baits if there is any risk of this happening baits will be placed in secure lockable stations
- Clean and Green Pest Control only use the safest multi dose bait formulations such as Racumin by Bayer these differ to single dose baits used by most pest control firms as well as sold in super markets and hardware stores the difference with multi dose baits is that they are metabolised by the rodent as it takes effect, meaning that the residue levels are much lower. Lower residues mean much greater lower secondary poisoning risk.
Rodent treatment methods
Depending upon the degree of your rat or mouse infestation, we may employ one or several of the treatments listed below:
Baits : We will set up rodent bait stations at various strategic locations in and around the buildings. These rodent bait stations securely hold the bait within the station which means that secondary poisoning of non target animals are greatly reduced to almost zero.
Snap Traps:
We can set up specially designed humane snap traps where baits cannot be used which will need to be monitored daily
Live trapping:
we can use live humane cages if we suspect native rodent are present and relocate them away from your property.
Tracking Powders : Sometimes we may need to use rodent tracking powders and pastes to apply to burrows.
What to expect after the treatment?
- It can take up to 2-3 weeks to completely rid rodents from your property. This is because we need to allow time for the rodents to find the bait and consume the bait for it to work.
- Death typically occurs 4-6 days after the rodents have ingested the bait this allows time for the affected rodent to leave the building and die elsewhere typically 80-90% will die elsewhere as intended.
- If you only have a few rats living in your roof then you’d be very unlucky to have one die in your roof, if you have multiple rats the risk is increased
- When rodents live you in your roof or subfloor they let of pheromones that will attract other rodents to the areas this why we place not only enough bait to kill the current infestation but enough for any future infestations so if you hear noises a few months later. Don’t panic at first unless the noise persists for more than a week. Baits can’t stop rodents entering your house just get rid of them once they’re in
OUR GUARANTEE : At Clean and Green Pest Control we give our customers a 3 month free service period on all our internal rodent treatments. If you continue to have issues after our treatment we will come back free of charge! To book a rat or mouse control and treatment assessment, call or text on 0477 688 496.
Frequently asked questions about rodents
What is the most effective rodent control?
There are a number of different methods that can be used to control rodents, and the most effective method will vary depending on the specific situation. In general, however, baiting and trapping are the most common and effective methods of control. Baits can be used to attract rodents to a specific location where they can then be trap. This method is particularly effective for controlling populations of rodents in a large area. Trapping, on the other hand, is more effective for targeting individual animals. It is important to remember, however, that traps must be checked regularly in order to avoid harming non-target animals. In addition, both baits and traps should be placed in areas where there is evidence of rodent activity. By taking these steps, it is possible
Do Electronic rodent repellents really work?
homeowner’s worst nightmare is a house infested with rodents. Not only are they pesky critters that can cause damage to your home, but they can also spread disease. For this reason, many people turn to electronic rodent repellents in an effort to keep these unwanted guests at bay. But do these devices really work?
There is conflicting evidence on whether or not electronic rodent repellents are effective. Some studies have shown that these devices can indeed repel rodents, while other studies have found no evidence that they work. it is thought that the effectiveness of electronic rodent repellents may depend on the type of device used and the specific circumstances under which it is used.
What smell keeps rats away?
rats are one of the most common pests in both urban and rural areas. While they are generally not considered to be dangerous, rats can carry diseases and contaminate food supplies. As a result, many people are looking for ways to keep them away from their homes. One method that has been shown to be effective is using certain smells to deter rats. Certain essential oils, such as peppermint oil and lemon oil, have been found to be particularly effective at keeping rats away. In addition, rats are also repelled by the smell of ammonia. So, if you’re looking for a natural way to keep rats away from your home, try using some of these strong-smelling substances.
How do I get rid of rats in Sydney?
There is no single answer to this question as the best method for getting rid of rats will vary depending on the individual situation. However, there are a few general tips that can be useful. First, try to identify where the rats are coming from and block off any potential entry points. This may involve sealing up holes in walls or installing wire mesh over vents and drains. Second, make your property as uninviting to rats as possible by removing food sources and clutter. Keep food in tightly sealed containers and dispose of rubbish regularly. Finally, consider using traps or poison baits to help control the rat population. If you are not comfortable using these methods yourself, there are professional pest control services that can assist you.
What attracts rats to your house?
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of dealing with a rat infestation, you know how destructive and dangerous these pests can be. Not only do they carry disease, but they also cause extensive damage to your home as they gnaw through electrical wires and insulation. So, what attracts rats to your house in the first place? Unfortunately, there are a number of factors that can make your home appealing to these unwelcome guests. One is simply having food available. Rats are opportunistic eaters and will take advantage of any easy meal they can find. This means that if you have pet food or bird seed that is accessible, you’re more likely to attract rats. Another factor is shelter.
Where do rats hide during the day?
rats are nocturnal creatures that are most active at night. However, they will occasionally venture out during the day in search of food or water. When they are not looking for food or water, rats like to stay in dark, secluded places. This could be a burrow underground, a hole in a tree, or even a nest made out of materials like insulation. rats are also attracted to cluttered areas where there are many hiding places. For this reason, rats are often found in attics, basements, and garages. If you suspect that there may be rats on your property, it is important to check these areas for signs of activity, such as droppings or gnaw marks.
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Pet and wildlife safe rat and mouse control and eradication services.
If you have any questions about removing rodents from your home or business premises, contact the team at Clean and Green Pest Management for obligation free advice. We are your local Northern Beaches pest controllers specialising in both traditional and the green pest control methods that are safe for your family and pets. Our licensed pest controllers can advise you on the safest and most sustainable ways to control pests including cockroaches, ants, fleas, silverfish, fleas, spiders, ticks, wasps and bed bug eradication. We can also assist with possum removal and bird control methods. We strive to give you the best experience possible in terms of value for money, explanation and clear communication about how we plan to implement our services and pest control treatments. Click here for a pest removal quote or click the buttons below to get in touch.
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