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font-family: var(--pcss-font) !important; }\r\n\r\n\/* \u2500\u2500 RESPONSIVE \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 960px) {\r\n  .pcss-rd-hero-inner, .pcss-rd-intro-grid, .pcss-rd-treatment-grid, .pcss-rd-signs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 40px !important; }\r\n  .pcss-rd-species-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\r\n  .pcss-rd-call-card { position: static !important; }\r\n}\r\n@media (max-width: 640px) {\r\n  .pcss-rd-section { padding: 56px 0 !important; }\r\n  .pcss-rd-hero { padding: 60px 0 !important; }\r\n  .pcss-rd-dangers-grid, .pcss-rd-proofing-grid, .pcss-rd-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\r\n  .pcss-rd-intro-checks { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pcss-rd-wrap\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Service\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 HERO \u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section class=\"pcss-rd-hero\" aria-label=\"Rodent Control Sydney hero\">\r\n    <div class=\"pcss-rd-hero-inner\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <nav class=\"pcss-rd-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagingloom.com\/pestcontrolsydney\/home\/\">Home<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagingloom.com\/pestcontrolsydney\/rodent-control\/\">Rodent Control Sydney<\/a>\r\n        <\/nav>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-hero-tag\">\r\n          <svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          NSW Licensed Rodent Control\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h1 class=\"pcss-rd-hero-h1\">Rodent Control<br><span>Sydney<\/span> Specialists<\/h1>\r\n        <p class=\"pcss-rd-hero-sub\">Professional rat and mouse control for homes and businesses across all of Sydney. Baiting programs, tamper-resistant stations, and proofing to keep rodents out for good.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-hero-actions\">\r\n          <a href=\"tel:0415655783\" class=\"pcss-rd-btn-hero-call\">\r\n            <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 01-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 01-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 013.07 11a19.79 19.79 0 01-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 012 .36h3a2 2 0 012 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 00.7 2.81 2 2 0 01-.45 2.11L6.09 8.09a16 16 0 006.85 6.85l1.09-1.09a2 2 0 012.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 002.81.7A2 2 0 0122 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            Call 0415 655 783\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagingloom.com\/pestcontrolsydney\/contact\/\" class=\"pcss-rd-btn-hero-quote\">Free Quote \u2192<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-hero-checks\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-hero-check\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-check-icon\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"3\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Tamper-resistant bait stations for safety<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-hero-check\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-check-icon\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"3\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Entry-point proofing to prevent re-entry<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-hero-check\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-check-icon\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"3\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Ongoing monitoring programs available<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-hero-check\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-check-icon\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"3\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Same-day service available across Sydney<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"pcss-rd-hero-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-hero-card-title\">Rodents We Control<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-list\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-item\">\r\n            <span class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-emoji\">\ud83d\udc00<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-body\">\r\n              <strong>Norway Rat (Brown Rat)<\/strong>\r\n              <span>Most common rat in Sydney \u2014 burrows under structures & slabs<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-item\">\r\n            <span class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-emoji\">\ud83d\udc00<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-body\">\r\n              <strong>Roof Rat (Black Rat)<\/strong>\r\n              <span>Agile climber \u2014 nests in roof voids, ceiling cavities & trees<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-item\">\r\n            <span class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-emoji\">\ud83d\udc2d<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-body\">\r\n              <strong>House Mouse<\/strong>\r\n              <span>Small but destructive \u2014 contaminates food & gnaws wiring<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-item\">\r\n            <span class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-emoji\">\u26a1<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-rodent-body\">\r\n              <strong>Electrical Fire Risk<\/strong>\r\n              <span>Rodents gnaw wiring \u2014 a leading cause of house fires in Sydney<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-hero-card-cta\">\r\n          <div>\r\n            <span class=\"pcss-rd-cta-label\">Heard scratching? Call now<\/span>\r\n            <a href=\"tel:0415655783\" class=\"pcss-rd-cta-num\">0415 655 783<\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 01-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 01-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 013.07 11a19.79 19.79 0 01-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 012 .36h3a2 2 0 012 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 00.7 2.81 2 2 0 01-.45 2.11L6.09 8.09a16 16 0 006.85 6.85l1.09-1.09a2 2 0 012.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 002.81.7A2 2 0 0122 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 INTRO \u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section class=\"pcss-rd-section\" aria-labelledby=\"pcss-rd-intro-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"pcss-rd-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"pcss-rd-intro-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-intro-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-eyebrow\">Rodent Control Sydney<\/div>\r\n          <h2 class=\"pcss-rd-section-title\" id=\"pcss-rd-intro-title\">Rat & Mouse Control <span>Done Right<\/span><\/h2>\r\n          <p>Rodents are one of Sydney's most destructive and health-threatening pests. Rats and mice contaminate food, spread disease, gnaw through electrical wiring \u2014 causing fires \u2014 and damage insulation, timber, and plumbing. Once inside a property, they breed rapidly and are extremely difficult to remove without professional intervention.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Our licensed technicians don't just put down baits and leave. We conduct a full inspection to identify entry points, nesting areas, and activity trails. We then deploy a strategic baiting program using tamper-resistant stations, recommend and implement proofing measures to block re-entry, and offer ongoing monitoring for commercial properties that need compliance documentation.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-intro-checks\">\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check-dot\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"3\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>NSW Licensed Technicians<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check-dot\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"3\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Tamper-Resistant Stations<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check-dot\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"3\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Entry-Point Proofing<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check-dot\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"3\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Monitoring Programs<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check-dot\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"3\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Residential & Commercial<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-intro-check-dot\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"3\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Same-Day Available<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div style=\"display:flex!important;gap:12px!important;flex-wrap:wrap!important;\">\r\n            <a href=\"tel:0415655783\" class=\"pcss-rd-btn-primary\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 01-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 01-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 013.07 11a19.79 19.79 0 01-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 012 .36h3a2 2 0 012 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 00.7 2.81 2 2 0 01-.45 2.11L6.09 8.09a16 16 0 006.85 6.85l1.09-1.09a2 2 0 012.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 002.81.7A2 2 0 0122 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>Call Now<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/stagingloom.com\/pestcontrolsydney\/contact\/\" class=\"pcss-rd-btn-outline\">Free Quote<\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-info-panel\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-info-panel-title\">Service Overview<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-info-rows\">\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-info-row\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M21 10c0 7-9 13-9 13s-9-6-9-13a9 9 0 0118 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-label\">Location<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-value\">All Sydney Suburbs<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-info-row\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-label\">Response Time<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-value\">Same-Day Available<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-info-row\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-label\">Treatment<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-value\">Baiting + Proofing + Monitoring<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-info-row\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-label\">Stations<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-value\">Tamper-Resistant (Child & Pet Safe)<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-info-row\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><polyline points=\"9 9 15 9 15 15 9 15 9 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-label\">Properties<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-value\">Residential, Commercial, Industrial<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-info-row\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4CAF50\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v4m0 4h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-label\">Follow-Up<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-info-value\">Monitoring visits available<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 SPECIES \u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section class=\"pcss-rd-section pcss-rd-section-alt\" aria-labelledby=\"pcss-rd-species-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"pcss-rd-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"pcss-rd-section-header\">\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-eyebrow\">Rodent Species<\/div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"pcss-rd-section-title\" id=\"pcss-rd-species-title\">Rodents Found in <span>Sydney Properties<\/span><\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"pcss-rd-section-subtitle\">Sydney has three common rodent species \u2014 each with different habits, behaviours, and treatment requirements.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-header\">\r\n            <span class=\"pcss-rd-species-emoji\">\ud83d\udc00<\/span>\r\n            <div>\r\n              <span class=\"pcss-rd-species-name\">Norway Rat (Brown Rat)<\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"pcss-rd-species-tag pcss-rd-tag-high\">\u26a0 Most Common<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-body\">\r\n            <p class=\"pcss-rd-species-desc\">The Norway rat is Sydney's most prevalent rodent pest. A heavy-bodied, ground-dwelling rat that burrows under concrete slabs, garden edges, and building foundations. They enter homes through gaps around pipes, weep holes, and subfloor vents. Highly destructive gnawers that will chew through timber, plastic pipes, and electrical wiring.<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-facts\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Size<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">200\u2013270mm body<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Weight<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">Up to 500g<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Nests<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">Ground level, burrows<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Litters\/Year<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">Up to 7 litters<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-header\">\r\n            <span class=\"pcss-rd-species-emoji\">\ud83d\udc00<\/span>\r\n            <div>\r\n              <span class=\"pcss-rd-species-name\">Roof Rat (Black Rat)<\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"pcss-rd-species-tag pcss-rd-tag-high\">\u26a0 Roof & Ceiling Invader<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-body\">\r\n            <p class=\"pcss-rd-species-desc\">The roof rat is an agile, slender climber that nests in roof voids, ceiling cavities, wall spaces, and trees. The most likely cause of scratching noises in ceilings at night in Sydney homes. They access properties via tree branches overhanging roofs, along power lines, and through gaps around roof eaves. Their gnawing of roof insulation and wiring is extremely costly.<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-facts\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Size<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">160\u2013200mm body<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Nests<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">Roof voids, trees<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Activity<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">Mainly nocturnal<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Entry<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">Roof, eaves, power lines<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-header\">\r\n            <span class=\"pcss-rd-species-emoji\">\ud83d\udc2d<\/span>\r\n            <div>\r\n              <span class=\"pcss-rd-species-name\">House Mouse<\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"pcss-rd-species-tag pcss-rd-tag-med\">\u26a0 Year-Round Pest<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-body\">\r\n            <p class=\"pcss-rd-species-desc\">The house mouse is small but highly destructive. They enter through gaps as small as 6mm and contaminate food stores, gnaw packaging, and chew through wiring. Mice breed extremely rapidly \u2014 a pair can produce over 60 offspring per year. They are curious and less cautious than rats, making them easier to attract to bait stations when correctly placed.<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-facts\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Size<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">7\u201310cm body<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Entry Gap<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">From 6mm<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Breeding<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">60+ offspring\/year<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-fact\"><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-label\">Nests<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-fact-value\">Wall cavities, roof voids<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <!-- proofing note -->\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-card\" style=\"background:var(--pcss-navy)!important;border-color:var(--pcss-navy)!important;\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-header\" style=\"background:rgba(76,175,80,0.15)!important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(76,175,80,0.2)!important;\">\r\n            <span class=\"pcss-rd-species-emoji\">\ud83d\udd12<\/span>\r\n            <div>\r\n              <span class=\"pcss-rd-species-name\" style=\"color:var(--pcss-white)!important;\">Why Baiting Alone Isn't Enough<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-species-body\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size:14px!important;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75)!important;line-height:1.75!important;font-family:var(--pcss-font)!important;margin-bottom:16px!important;\">Baiting kills the rodents currently in your property \u2014 but if the entry points remain open, new rodents will simply move in from surrounding areas. This is why our treatment always includes an entry-point assessment and proofing recommendations.<\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size:14px!important;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75)!important;line-height:1.75!important;font-family:var(--pcss-font)!important;\">A complete rodent solution = <strong style=\"color:var(--pcss-green)!important;\">Eliminate + Proof + Monitor<\/strong><\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 DANGERS \u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section class=\"pcss-rd-section\" aria-labelledby=\"pcss-rd-dangers-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"pcss-rd-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"pcss-rd-section-header\">\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-eyebrow\">Health & Property Risk<\/div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"pcss-rd-section-title\" id=\"pcss-rd-dangers-title\">The Real Dangers of a <span>Rodent Infestation<\/span><\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"pcss-rd-section-subtitle\">Rodents cause serious damage to both your health and your property. The longer an infestation is left untreated, the worse \u2014 and more costly \u2014 the damage becomes.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"pcss-rd-dangers-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-icon pcss-rd-icon-red\">\ud83d\udd25<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-danger-title\">Electrical Fire Risk<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-danger-desc\">Rodents gnaw constantly to wear down their ever-growing teeth. Chewed electrical wiring is a leading cause of unexplained house fires in Australia \u2014 a risk that is completely preventable.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-icon pcss-rd-icon-red\">\ud83e\udda0<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-danger-title\">Disease Transmission<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-danger-desc\">Rats and mice carry Leptospirosis, Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other diseases. Contamination occurs through droppings, urine, and contact with surfaces they travel across.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-icon pcss-rd-icon-red\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-danger-title\">Food Contamination<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-danger-desc\">Rodents contaminate far more food than they consume. A single mouse can contaminate 10 times its body weight in food with droppings and urine before being detected.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-icon pcss-rd-icon-orange\">\ud83c\udfda\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-danger-title\">Structural Damage<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-danger-desc\">Rats gnaw through timber joists, plasterboard, plastic pipes, and roof insulation \u2014 causing thousands of dollars in structural and plumbing damage when left untreated.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-icon pcss-rd-icon-orange\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-danger-title\">Rapid Breeding<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-danger-desc\">A pair of rats can produce up to 84 offspring per year. Delaying treatment by just a few weeks can turn a manageable problem into a severe infestation requiring multiple treatments.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-danger-icon pcss-rd-icon-blue\">\ud83c\udfe2<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-danger-title\">Business Shutdown Risk<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-danger-desc\">Rodent evidence found during a council inspection can result in immediate closure for food businesses, significant fines, and lasting reputational damage that is very difficult to recover from.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 TREATMENT \u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section class=\"pcss-rd-section pcss-rd-section-alt\" aria-labelledby=\"pcss-rd-treatment-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"pcss-rd-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"pcss-rd-section-header\">\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-eyebrow\">Our Method<\/div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"pcss-rd-section-title\" id=\"pcss-rd-treatment-title\">How We <span>Eliminate & Prevent<\/span> Rodents<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"pcss-rd-section-subtitle\">A three-part strategy: eliminate the current population, block re-entry, and monitor for ongoing activity.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"pcss-rd-treatment-grid\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h3 style=\"font-size:18px!important;font-weight:700!important;color:var(--pcss-navy)!important;font-family:var(--pcss-font)!important;margin-bottom:20px!important;\">Treatment Methods<\/h3>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-method-list\">\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-method-card\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-method-icon\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-method-body\">\r\n                <h4>Tamper-Resistant Bait Stations<\/h4>\r\n                <p>Professional-grade locked bait stations placed along rodent activity trails. Tamper-resistant design makes them safe around children and non-target animals while being highly effective.<\/p>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-method-card\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-method-icon\">\ud83d\udd12<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-method-body\">\r\n                <h4>Entry-Point Proofing<\/h4>\r\n                <p>Identification and sealing of all gaps, weep holes, pipe penetrations, and entry points rodents use to access the property. Proofing prevents re-infestation after treatment.<\/p>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-method-card\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-method-icon\">\ud83d\udcca<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-method-body\">\r\n                <h4>Activity Monitoring<\/h4>\r\n                <p>Tracking dust, bait consumption, and activity indicators at each station. Regular monitoring visits for commercial properties \u2014 with written service reports for compliance.<\/p>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h3 style=\"font-size:18px!important;font-weight:700!important;color:var(--pcss-navy)!important;font-family:var(--pcss-font)!important;margin-bottom:20px!important;\">Our Treatment Process<\/h3>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-process-steps\">\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-process-step\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-step-left\"><div class=\"pcss-rd-step-num\">1<\/div><div class=\"pcss-rd-step-line\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-step-body\"><h4>Full Property Inspection<\/h4><p>We inspect inside and outside the property \u2014 identifying species, locating nesting areas, mapping activity trails, and finding all potential entry points.<\/p><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-process-step\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-step-left\"><div class=\"pcss-rd-step-num\">2<\/div><div class=\"pcss-rd-step-line\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-step-body\"><h4>Strategic Bait Placement<\/h4><p>Tamper-resistant bait stations positioned along confirmed activity trails \u2014 inside and outside the property. Placement is critical; poor positioning leads to poor results.<\/p><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-process-step\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-step-left\"><div class=\"pcss-rd-step-num\">3<\/div><div class=\"pcss-rd-step-line\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-step-body\"><h4>Proofing Assessment & Works<\/h4><p>All identified entry points are sealed using appropriate materials \u2014 stainless steel mesh, expanding foam, or door sweeps as required. This step prevents re-infestation.<\/p><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-process-step\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-step-left\"><div class=\"pcss-rd-step-num\">4<\/div><div class=\"pcss-rd-step-line\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-step-body\"><h4>Follow-Up & Report<\/h4><p>We return to check bait stations, remove any deceased rodents, replenish bait, and confirm the infestation has been resolved. Written service report provided.<\/p><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 PROOFING \u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section class=\"pcss-rd-section\" aria-labelledby=\"pcss-rd-proofing-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"pcss-rd-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"pcss-rd-section-header\">\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-eyebrow\">Rodent Proofing<\/div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"pcss-rd-section-title\" id=\"pcss-rd-proofing-title\">Proofing Your Property <span>Against Rodents<\/span><\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"pcss-rd-section-subtitle\">Killing rodents is only half the job. Proofing your property stops new ones from moving in \u2014 giving you a permanent, long-term solution.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"pcss-rd-proofing-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-icon\">\ud83d\udd29<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-proof-title\">Stainless Steel Mesh<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-proof-desc\">Installed over weep holes, vents, and gaps in brickwork. Rodent-proof and rust-resistant \u2014 the most durable long-term proofing solution for brick and masonry properties.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-icon\">\ud83d\udeaa<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-proof-title\">Door Sweeps & Seals<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-proof-desc\">Brush strips and rubber seals fitted to the base of external doors \u2014 closing the common gap that allows both rats and mice to enter at ground level, especially at the rear of properties.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-icon\">\ud83d\udd27<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-proof-title\">Pipe Penetration Sealing<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-proof-desc\">Gaps around water, gas, and electrical pipe penetrations through walls and floors are sealed with expanding foam or rodent-proof collars \u2014 a commonly overlooked entry point.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-icon\">\ud83c\udfe0<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-proof-title\">Roof & Eave Proofing<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-proof-desc\">Gaps at roof eaves, broken tiles, and openings where roof meets wall are sealed to prevent roof rat entry. Often requires a roof inspection to identify all access points.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-icon\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-proof-title\">Tree & Garden Advice<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-proof-desc\">Recommendations on trimming overhanging branches, removing ground cover, and relocating compost bins and garden features that attract and harbour rodents near the property.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-proof-icon\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"pcss-rd-proof-title\">Written Proofing Report<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-proof-desc\">All identified entry points are documented with photos and recommendations in a written report \u2014 particularly useful for body corporates, strata managers, and commercial operators.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 SIGNS + CALL CARD \u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section class=\"pcss-rd-section pcss-rd-section-alt\" aria-labelledby=\"pcss-rd-signs-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"pcss-rd-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"pcss-rd-signs-grid\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-eyebrow\">Warning Signs<\/div>\r\n          <h2 class=\"pcss-rd-section-title\" id=\"pcss-rd-signs-title\">Signs You Have a <span>Rodent Problem<\/span><\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"pcss-rd-section-subtitle\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px!important\">Rodents are nocturnal and secretive. 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Rat droppings are 10\u201320mm; mouse droppings are smaller at 3\u20137mm.<\/p><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-sign-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-sign-num\">03<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-sign-body\"><h4>Gnaw Marks<\/h4><p>Fresh gnaw marks on timber, food packaging, plastic pipes, or electrical cables. Rat gnaw marks are rougher and larger than mouse marks \u2014 both are serious warning signs.<\/p><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-sign-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-sign-num\">04<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-sign-body\"><h4>Greasy Smear Marks<\/h4><p>Dark, greasy marks along skirting boards, walls, and pipes where rodents repeatedly travel. Their oily fur leaves marks along their regular runways \u2014 a sure sign of an established infestation.<\/p><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-sign-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-sign-num\">05<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"pcss-rd-sign-body\"><h4>Nesting Material<\/h4><p>Shredded paper, insulation, fabric, or plant material gathered in hidden corners, under appliances, or inside roof voids \u2014 used to construct nests for breeding.<\/p><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"pcss-rd-call-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-call-card-title\">Heard Scratching Upstairs?<\/div>\r\n            <p class=\"pcss-rd-call-card-sub\">Don't wait \u2014 rodents breed fast and cause serious damage. 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Most infestations show a significant reduction within 1\u20132 weeks. A follow-up visit is included to check station activity, remove deceased rodents, and replenish bait as required. Complete resolution typically occurs within 2\u20134 weeks depending on infestation severity.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n          <details class=\"pcss-rd-faq-item\">\r\n            <summary class=\"pcss-rd-faq-q\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Are bait stations safe around children and pets?<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-faq-chevron\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#388E3C\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes. We use tamper-resistant, lockable bait stations that prevent access by children and non-target animals. Stations are positioned in concealed locations along rodent activity trails \u2014 typically behind appliances, in roof voids, or along external walls \u2014 away from areas accessible to children and pets.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n          <details class=\"pcss-rd-faq-item\">\r\n            <summary class=\"pcss-rd-faq-q\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Why do I keep getting rats even after treatment?<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-faq-chevron\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#388E3C\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Recurring infestations almost always mean entry points have not been sealed. Rats from neighbouring properties, gardens, or the sewer system will continuously re-enter if access points remain open. This is why proofing is a critical part of our treatment \u2014 baiting alone is never a permanent solution without closing the entry points.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n          <details class=\"pcss-rd-faq-item\">\r\n            <summary class=\"pcss-rd-faq-q\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Can you treat rodents in a roof void?<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-faq-chevron\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#388E3C\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes. Roof void baiting is one of our most common treatments in Sydney \u2014 particularly for roof rats that nest in ceiling cavities. We place bait stations directly in the roof void along activity trails and return to check and replenish. We also assess and seal roof-level entry points where possible.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n          <details class=\"pcss-rd-faq-item\">\r\n            <summary class=\"pcss-rd-faq-q\"><span itemprop=\"name\">How much does rodent control cost in Sydney?<\/span><span class=\"pcss-rd-faq-chevron\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#388E3C\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"pcss-rd-faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Pricing depends on property size, the severity of the infestation, and whether proofing works are required. We provide an upfront quote before starting \u2014 no hidden fees. 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