A dead rat in a wall cavity or roof void can make a room almost unusable. The smell is strong and sickly, and it often gets worse on warm days. Flies may start to gather near a vent, a light fitting or a gap in the cornice. We book dead rat removal across Mount Gravatt, sending a nearby independent pest crew with an upfront price agreed on the phone.
Finding the rat is the hard part. The crew we book tracks the smell room by room, checks the roof void above the strongest spot, and looks under the floor where there is access. Fly activity and stains on the ceiling can help point to the right place. A dead rat can also draw blowflies, and small maggots may drop from a ceiling vent, which is a strong sign the source is close.
- A search of the roof void, subfloor and wall spaces they can reach
- Removal and bagging of the dead rat and any nest material nearby
- A deodorising spray where the rat was found
- Advice on airing the room while the smell fades
- A look at how the rat got in, so it happens less often
Sometimes a rat is sealed inside a wall where it cannot be reached without cutting the plaster. If that happens, the crew explains your options. Often the smell fades within two to three weeks as the body dries out, and a deodoriser and good airflow help in the meantime. The crew will not cut into walls without talking to you first.
If you have been using bait yourself, tell us when you call, because there may be more than one rat. Dead rat removal in Mount Gravatt is booked same-day or next-day where the run allows. Call 07 3543 7768 to book.
