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Bait without exclusion produces temporary results only.<\/span>\n\n<div style=\"background:var(--bg2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\"><div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"bc\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"color:var(--txt)\">How to Get Rid of Rats and Mice<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n  <div class=\"wrap hero-in\">\n    <div class=\"cat\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\"><path d=\"M12 2c-1 3-4 4-4 8a4 4 0 0 0 8 0c0-4-3-5-4-8z\"\/><\/svg>How to Get Rid Of<\/div>\n    <h1 class=\"h1\">How to Get Rid of Rats &amp; Mice in Brisbane<\/h1>\n    <div class=\"meta-row\">\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg>Updated May 2026<\/span>\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg>11 min read<\/span>\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>Response Pest Control<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"art\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"qs\"><p>Quick answer: Identify species and activity zones. Set tamper-resistant bait stations along wall runs and fence lines. Place snap traps perpendicular to walls at activity points. Seal all entry gaps (25mm for rats, 6mm for mice). Roof void activity needs professional inspection to identify entry points that ground-level survey cannot find.<\/p><\/div>\n\n    <p>The key mistake in DIY rodent control is treating the symptom without addressing the cause. Bait stations reduce the current population but do nothing about the gap in the roofline or the open weep hole through which rats re-enter within days of the population being cleared. Effective rodent control requires both a reduction program and entry point exclusion to produce a lasting result.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Rats vs Mice: Different Approaches<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"compare-grid\">\n      <div class=\"cg\">\n        <div class=\"cg-lbl\">Roof rat (Rattus rattus)<\/div>\n        <h3>Most common Brisbane roof pest<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"cg-rows\">\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Size<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">150-200mm body + tail<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Location<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Roof voids, ceiling space, trees<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Entry<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Roofline gaps, fascia, weep holes<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Min. gap<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">25mm (coin diameter)<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Sound<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Ceiling activity at night<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Bait placement<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Roof void, fence lines, trees<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"cg\">\n        <div class=\"cg-lbl\">Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus)<\/div>\n        <h3>Ground-level burrowing species<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"cg-rows\">\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Size<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">200-280mm body, heavier build<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Location<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Subfloor, garden burrows, drains<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Entry<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Subfloor gaps, drain connections<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Min. gap<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">25mm<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Sound<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Ground level, subfloor movement<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Bait placement<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Subfloor, garden wall lines<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"cg\">\n        <div class=\"cg-lbl\">House mouse (Mus musculus)<\/div>\n        <h3>Kitchen and pantry incursion<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"cg-rows\">\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Size<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">70-90mm body<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Location<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Kitchen, pantry, wall cavities<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Entry<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Any gap from 6mm upward<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Min. gap<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">6mm (pencil diameter)<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Sound<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Scratching in walls, nibbling at night<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Bait placement<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Along walls, behind appliances<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"cg\">\n        <div class=\"cg-lbl\">Brisbane rodent season<\/div>\n        <h3>When pressure peaks in SEQ<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"cg-rows\">\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Peak season<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">March to July (autumn-winter)<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Driver<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Outdoor food sources reduce; rodents move inside for warmth<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Secondary peak<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">October-November (breeding season)<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-k\">Industrial areas<\/span><span class=\"cg-v\">Year-round; Brendale, Yatala, Richlands corridors<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Signs of Rodent Activity<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"signs-grid\">\n      <div class=\"sign\"><div class=\"sign-lbl\">Droppings<\/div><div class=\"sign-txt\">Rat droppings 12-20mm, capsule-shaped. Mouse droppings 3-6mm, rod-shaped with pointed ends. Fresh droppings are dark and moist; older droppings are grey and crumbly.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sign\"><div class=\"sign-lbl\">Gnawing marks<\/div><div class=\"sign-txt\">Rat gnawing produces large rough marks on timber, pipes, and cables. Mouse gnawing is small and clean. Both species gnaw cables, which is an electrical hazard.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sign\"><div class=\"sign-lbl\">Ceiling noise<\/div><div class=\"sign-txt\">Scratching, running, and bumping sounds from the roof void at night. Roof rats are nocturnal and most active from dusk. Consistent ceiling noise is a reliable indicator of roof void activity.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sign\"><div class=\"sign-lbl\">Grease marks<\/div><div class=\"sign-txt\">Dark smear marks along wall surfaces where rats run repeatedly. Rat fur carries grease and dirt that deposits on surfaces along established run paths. Most visible on light-coloured walls near entry points.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Bait Station Placement<\/h2>\n    <p>Rodents are neophobic: they avoid new objects in their environment for 3-7 days before investigating. Place bait stations and traps and leave them undisturbed for at least 5 days before checking. Moving stations before rodents have accepted them resets the neophobia clock.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"steps\">\n      <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-n\">1<\/div><div class=\"step-txt\"><strong>Along wall lines and fence lines.<\/strong> Rats and mice run along wall edges rather than crossing open floor space. Place stations flush against the wall with the bait entrance facing the wall surface. Stations placed in the centre of a room will not be visited until the rodent has accepted them through repeated wall-line passage nearby.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-n\">2<\/div><div class=\"step-txt\"><strong>At corners and direction changes.<\/strong> Rodents slow at corners and direction changes, making these high-contact points for bait station placement. Corners where two walls meet, at the base of stairs, and at fence posts are priority positions.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-n\">3<\/div><div class=\"step-txt\"><strong>At dropping concentration points.<\/strong> Place stations directly adjacent to the highest concentration of fresh droppings. Dropping concentration indicates the most actively used run section.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-n\">4<\/div><div class=\"step-txt\"><strong>Behind appliances in kitchen.<\/strong> For mouse activity in kitchens, place snap traps perpendicular to the wall behind the fridge, oven, and dishwasher. Mouse snap traps should be set with the trigger end toward the wall. Check and reset every 2-3 days.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-n\">5<\/div><div class=\"step-txt\"><strong>In roof void along ridge and beam runs.<\/strong> Roof rat activity in the roof void concentrates along the ridge, at beam junctions, and at the entry point area. If you can safely access the roof void, place stations at these points. If not, professional roof void inspection is the reliable option.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Roof Void Rodents: The Brisbane-Specific Challenge<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"void-strip\">\n      <div class=\"vs-hd\">Why roof void rat control requires professional entry point inspection<\/div>\n      <div class=\"vs-txt\">The most common reason DIY roof void rat control fails in Brisbane: bait reduces the population, rodents stop being heard, and 3-4 weeks later the activity resumes at the same level. Without entry point identification and sealing, the roof void is simply re-colonised from outside.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"vs-grid\">\n        <div class=\"vsi\"><div class=\"vsi-lbl\">Common Brisbane entry points<\/div><div class=\"vsi-txt\">Gaps at fascia boards, open weep holes in brick veneer, gaps around downpipes, damaged roof tiles, gaps at gutter junctions, and overhanging tree limbs providing roof access.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsi\"><div class=\"vsi-lbl\">Why ground survey misses them<\/div><div class=\"vsi-txt\">Entry points in roof spaces are not visible from the ground. The specific gap used by rats can only be identified by inspecting the void from inside and tracing the run path to the entry location.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsi\"><div class=\"vsi-lbl\">What professional inspection adds<\/div><div class=\"vsi-txt\">Direct void inspection identifies the specific entry points, run paths, and nesting sites. Entry point sealing with galvanised mesh is the permanent solution. Bait alone is not.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsi\"><div class=\"vsi-lbl\">DIY exclusion<\/div><div class=\"vsi-txt\">Once entry points are identified (professionally or via careful roof access), seal with galvanised steel mesh (not foam alone; rats gnaw through expanding foam). Use 1cm mesh or smaller for rat exclusion.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Entry Point Exclusion<\/h2>\n    <p>Entry point sealing is what turns a temporary bait program into a lasting solution. The minimum gap sizes are: 25mm for rats (both Rattus rattus and Rattus norvegicus), 6mm for mice. A gap the diameter of a pencil is sufficient for a mouse to pass through repeatedly.<\/p>\n    <p>Priority sealing locations for Brisbane homes: weep holes in brick veneer (install weep hole covers with mesh inserts rather than blocking them entirely, as weep holes serve a moisture management function); gaps around pipes entering the building base; fascia board gaps along the roofline; gaps at the junction of roof tiles and ridge capping; and gaps where air conditioning or plumbing pipes pass through external walls. Seal with galvanised steel mesh rather than expanding foam alone; rodents gnaw through foam within days.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Snap Traps vs Bait Stations: When to Use Each<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"tbl-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"cmp-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th>Method<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Limitations<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td class=\"hi\">Tamper-resistant bait station<\/td><td class=\"g\">Ongoing population management, outdoor use, roof voids<\/td><td>Carcass may be inaccessible; secondary poisoning risk for pets<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td class=\"hi\">Snap trap (Victor, Tomcat)<\/td><td class=\"g\">Kitchen mice, areas where carcass retrieval is possible<\/td><td>Requires regular checking; less effective in roof voids<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td class=\"hi\">Glue board<\/td><td>Secondary trapping near snap traps; mice only<\/td><td>Not suitable outdoors; not for rats; welfare concerns<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td class=\"hi\">Live trap<\/td><td>Occasional mouse in low-pressure situations<\/td><td class=\"r\">Not effective for established infestations or rats<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td class=\"hi\">Electronic trap<\/td><td>Kitchen mice, pet-safe alternative<\/td><td>High cost per unit; check frequently; not for roof voids<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>When to Call a Professional<\/h2>\n    <p>Professional rodent control is warranted when: audible roof void activity has not reduced after 10-14 days of bait station placement; droppings are found in multiple rooms or floors; re-infestation occurs within 4 weeks of apparent resolution; entry point identification from ground level is not possible; or you need a commercial service report for WHS or food safety compliance. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/rodent-control-cost\/\">rodent control cost guide<\/a> for professional program pricing. Full species information at the <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/rodents\/\">rodent pest guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n    <h2>Eliminating Food and Harbourage Sources<\/h2>\n    <p>Food and harbourage elimination reduces how quickly populations re-establish after a bait program and lowers the incentive for new incursions from adjacent areas. Four measures make the biggest difference for Brisbane properties.<\/p>\n    <h3>Secure outdoor food sources<\/h3>\n    <p>Compost bins are one of the most consistent rodent attractants in Brisbane suburban gardens. Use a properly fitted bin with a tight-fitting lid, not an open pile. Collect fallen fruit from citrus, mango, and other fruit trees before it ferments. Bird feeders left out overnight provide a reliable food source directly adjacent to the building. Bring feeders in at dusk or switch to bird tables that cannot be accessed from the ground.<\/p>\n    <h3>Store indoor food in sealed containers<\/h3>\n    <p>Mice access pantry items through cardboard and thin plastic packaging. Transfer dry goods to sealed hard containers. Pay particular attention to bulk food storage in garages and sheds adjacent to the house, which are frequently the initial access point for mice before they establish inside the main dwelling.<\/p>\n    <h3>Remove ground-level harbourage near the building<\/h3>\n    <p>Wood piles, stored cardboard, and dense low vegetation in contact with the building perimeter provide nesting sites and travel cover directly adjacent to entry points. Move wood piles at least 1 metre from the building wall. Remove stored materials from under the building in the subfloor if accessible. Cut back ground-cover vegetation that provides a sheltered corridor from the garden to the building base.<\/p>\n    <h3>Brisbane industrial corridor properties<\/h3>\n    <p>Properties within 300-400 metres of the Brendale, Yatala, Richlands, and Darra industrial corridors have year-round Norway rat pressure from industrial waste areas and drainage networks. These properties need ongoing tamper-resistant station monitoring rather than reactive treatment. Monthly station checks and annual exclusion surveys are the appropriate ongoing program. See the <a href=https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/rodent-control-cost\/>rodent control cost guide<\/a> for monitoring program pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n    <h2>Rodent Control Cost in Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <p>A professional residential rodent control program in Brisbane costs $220-$380 for the initial treatment including roof void inspection, bait station installation, entry point identification, and a service report. Monthly monitoring station checks cost $80-$120 per visit for ongoing management at high-pressure properties. Full pricing detail is in our <a href=https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/rodent-control-cost\/>rodent control cost guide<\/a>. Commercial programs for warehousing, food processing, and industrial premises are quoted on property size and visit frequency. For commercial pest management in Brisbane's industrial corridors, see the <a href=https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/commercial-pest-control-cost\/>commercial pest control cost guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"takeaways\">\n      <h3>Getting rid of rats and mice in Brisbane: key points<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"tk-list\">\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Bait without entry point sealing produces a temporary result only. Re-establishment from outside occurs within 3-4 weeks of population clearance.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Rats need 25mm to enter; mice need 6mm. Seal weep holes with mesh inserts, pipe gaps with galvanised mesh, and fascia board gaps at the roofline.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Place bait stations along wall lines and at corners. Do not move them for at least 5 days; neophobia means rodents avoid new objects initially.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Roof void entry points cannot be reliably identified from the ground. Professional void inspection is the reliable approach for persistent roof rat activity.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Brisbane peak season is March to July. Treat before autumn to manage the inward migration before population pressure builds.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-box\">\n      <div><h3>Rats in the roof? Professional void inspection<\/h3><p>Entry point identification included. Bait stations and exclusion. 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Peanut butter or chocolate for snap trap bait. Professional-grade baits at higher concentrations produce faster knockdown. For roof voids, stations placed along ridge runs outperform stations at access points.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Where should I place rat traps?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Along wall lines, at corners, and at dropping concentration points. Place perpendicular to the wall with the trigger end closest to the surface. Do not move for at least 5 days. In roof voids: along the ridge and at structural beam junctions.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Can I deal with rats in the roof void myself?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">You can place bait stations in accessible void areas but cannot reliably identify entry points from the ground. Bait without entry point sealing produces temporary results only. Professional void inspection identifies the specific entry gaps for permanent sealing.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How do I get rid of the smell from dead rats in the wall?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">No reliable way without locating and removing the carcass. Odour-absorbing products reduce but don't eliminate the smell. Single carcass odour lasts 1-3 weeks depending on temperature. Use snap traps in wall areas where carcass removal is impossible to avoid this problem.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How long does it take to get rid of rats?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">2-4 weeks with bait stations and entry point sealing. Bait uptake begins after 3-7 days of neophobia. Knockdown with anticoagulant bait occurs 4-10 days after first consumption. Without entry point sealing, re-establishment occurs within 2-4 weeks.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Is rat bait safe for pets?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Tamper-resistant stations prevent direct access. Secondary poisoning risk is present but low at residential densities. For pets that consume rodents, snap trap programs eliminate secondary poisoning risk. Discuss with your technician when booking.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"author-bar\">\n      <div class=\"author-av\">R<\/div>\n      <div><div class=\"author-nm\">Response Pest Control<\/div><div class=\"author-cr\">Licensed pest control operators, Brisbane and Gold Coast. 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