12 Things Around Your Home That Attract Rats Without You Knowing
12 Things Around Your Home That Attract Rats Without You Knowing A lot of homeowners assume rats only turn up when a property’s dirty or neglected. In reality, even a well-kept home can attract rodents if it’s giving them easy access to food, water or shelter. Across Grafton, the Clarence Valley and surrounding parts of […]
Why Do Rats Keep Coming Back to the Same House?
Why Do Rats Keep Coming Back to the Same House? You’ve set traps, cleaned up the backyard, and even gone a few weeks without seeing a rat. Then, out of nowhere, they’re back. If that sounds familiar, you’re not the only one. A lot of homeowners across Grafton, the Clarence Valley and surrounding parts of […]
How Firewood Stacks Become Rat Hotels
How Firewood Stacks Become Rat Hotels A neatly stacked pile of firewood is a familiar sight in a lot of Australian backyards. Whether it’s for the fireplace, wood heater, pizza oven or an outdoor fire pit, storing firewood properly keeps it dry and ready to burn. But firewood stacks can also become an ideal home […]
Can Chicken Coops Attract Rats?
Can Chicken Coops Attract Rats? Keeping backyard chickens has become pretty popular right across Australia. Fresh eggs, a bit of natural pest control, and the enjoyment of raising your own flock make chickens a great addition to a lot of homes. Throughout Grafton, the Clarence Valley and surrounding parts of NSW, it’s common to see […]
Why Rats Love BBQ Areas and Outdoor Kitchens
Why Rats Love BBQ Areas and Outdoor Kitchens Outdoor entertaining is a big part of Australian life. A weekend barbecue, dinner outside with the family, cooking up something for a hot summer evening — the BBQ area or outdoor kitchen is a real extension of the house. But these spaces can also turn out to […]
Are Your Fruit Trees Feeding Rats Without You Realising?
Are Your Fruit Trees Feeding Rats Without You Realising? Fruit trees are a great addition to any Australian backyard. They give you fresh produce, some shade, and they bring native wildlife in too. Across Grafton, the Clarence Valley and surrounding parts of NSW, it’s common to see citrus, mango, avocado, mulberry and stone fruit growing […]
Compost Bins: A Hidden Rat Magnet in Australian Backyards
Compost Bins: A Hidden Rat Magnet in Australian Backyards Composting is one of the best ways to cut down household waste and build up good soil for the garden. It’s environmentally sound, it’s popular, and it’s a common fixture in backyards across Grafton, the Clarence Valley and surrounding parts of NSW. But a poorly managed […]
Why Rats Love Bird Feeders (Even If You’ve Never Seen One)
Why Rats Love Bird Feeders (Even If You’ve Never Seen One) Bird feeders are a great way to bring native birds into the garden. Lorikeets, rosellas, whatever’s local to your patch — a well-placed feeder adds a lot of colour and life to a backyard. But birds aren’t always the only ones turning up. Bird […]
Is Your Dog’s Water Bowl Attracting Rats At Night?
Is Your Dog’s Water Bowl Attracting Rats At Night? Leaving fresh water out for your dog is just part of being a responsible pet owner. But a lot of Australian homeowners don’t realise that same bowl, left outside overnight, can bring in visitors you don’t want. If you’ve noticed signs of rats around the yard, […]
Why Rats Keep Drinking From Your Swimming Pool (And How To Stop Them)
Why Rats Keep Drinking From Your Swimming Pool (And How To Stop Them) If you’ve spotted a rat near your pool, you’re not the only one. We hear about this a lot across Grafton, the Clarence Valley and other parts of regional NSW. Most homeowners are surprised. Somehow their pool has become part of a […]