Rat and Mouse Control
Roof rats reaching attics from overhanging trees, and rodents displaced when neighbouring houses are demolished.
Rat and Mouse Control in Richmond- Home
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Pest Control · Broadmoor, Richmond
Pest control in Broadmoor for established family homes.
Broadmoor is one of Richmond's established single-family neighbourhoods, centred on No. 3 Road and Williams Road. Mature trees, older houses and a steady stream of teardowns and rebuilds give it a pest profile of its own. Tell us what's going on at your place and we'll try to connect you with an independent provider who covers Broadmoor.
Local knowledge
What we see in Broadmoor.
Big trees are the first factor. Roof rats are climbers, and branches that overhang or touch a roof give them an easy route to the attic. Squirrels use the same routes. Trimming branches back from the roofline does more than most people expect.
Many Broadmoor homes date from the 1960s and 1970s. Older houses have had decades of renovations, each one leaving gaps around pipes and wiring, and older wood around windows and decks that has been damp long enough to interest carpenter ants.
Then there is construction. When an older house is demolished, the rodents living under and around it don't leave the neighbourhood. They move next door. If a lot near you is being cleared, it is a good moment to check your own crawlspace vents and garage.
Common jobs
What Broadmoor residents ask about most.
Ant Control
Carpenter ants in older window frames, decks and landscape timbers, plus pavement ants along driveways and patios.
Ant Control in RichmondWildlife Removal
Squirrels and raccoons using mature trees to reach roofs, soffits and chimneys.
Wildlife Removal in RichmondWasp and Hornet Nest Removal
Nests in mature hedges, trees and under the deep eaves common on older homes.
Wasp and Hornet Nest Removal in RichmondFAQ
Broadmoor questions.
A house next to mine in Broadmoor is being torn down. Should I worry about rats?
It is worth acting on. Demolition disturbs burrows and pushes rodents to neighbouring properties. Check that your crawlspace vents are screened, your garage door seals properly and nothing edible is stored outside.
How do I keep rats out of the attic?
Cut tree branches back at least a couple of metres from the roof, screen roof and gable vents with steel mesh and seal gaps where the roof meets the walls. A provider can find the specific route they are using.
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