Norway rats, roof rats and house mice are the three rodent species we treat most across Sydney, and each one nests differently and needs a different pest treatment. Effective rodent pest control starts with getting identification right on day one, which separates a lasting result from a returning pest infestation.
Most common rat in Sydney
The Norway rat is the heavy, grey-brown rodent found around subfloors, drains, garbage areas and warehouse loading docks across Sydney. Strong burrowers, they prefer ground-level shelter and follow the same runways nightly. Our rat treatment places tamper-resistant bait stations along those runways with traps in concealed voids, then our Sydney rodent control team seals the burrows and gaps that gave them access. Bait is positioned so cats and dogs stay well clear.
The one in your ceiling
Roof rats are slimmer, far more agile than their ground-dwelling cousin, and they live high. Roof voids, wall cavities, palm trees and overhead cabling are their territory, which is why most night-time scratching complaints in Sydney homes trace back to them. Our rodent control treatment for this species uses elevated bait stations in the roof void, internal trapping where needed, and proofing of every roof penetration and overhanging branch giving them access to the home.
Small but prolific
A warm roof void or wall cavity is a perfect breeding ground for house mice, and a single pair can produce dozens of young in one year. Mice slip through a gap the width of a pencil and rarely travel far from their food sources, which is why a small problem becomes a full pest infestation so fast. House mice are the most frequent rodent callout in inner Sydney apartments. Our mice control treatment saturates kitchens, pantries and garages with stations and traps, then seals every gap they use.
A single-storey home in a leafy Sydney street faces very different pressure to a multi-tenant apartment block or a busy warehouse. Where rodents enter the building, where they nest, and how our technicians treat them all change with the property. Our rodent control services are built around your space rather than a fixed script, and every job carries the same written guarantee.
Rats and mice in Sydney residential homes are far more than a nuisance. They contaminate food, carry bacteria into kitchens, foul insulation, and chew wiring, which is a genuine fire risk and a common cause of structural damage. Our residential pest control uses locked bait stations placed out of reach of children and pets, traps in concealed voids, and full sealing of every entry point found during inspection.
For restaurants, cafes, warehouses, offices, schools and retail premises, one rodent sighting can fail an audit, damage stock and cost you your reputation. Our commercial pest control program provides scheduled baiting, station-by-station data and after-hours attendance, so your business never pauses while we bring the pest problem under control. Commercial properties across Sydney also receive proofing of loading docks and perimeters as standard.
Rodents leave evidence everywhere they go once you know what to look for. If you notice any of the signs below around your Sydney home or premises, the colony is likely established and still growing. Booking professional pest control services early keeps the rodent treatment shorter, safer and cheaper.
Rat droppings are large, dark and cylindrical, usually left along skirting boards, on top of beams and inside cupboards near food. Mouse droppings are much finer and look like dark grains of rice. Quantity and location tell your pest control technician which rodent you have and how far the pest infestation has already spread through the home.
Rodent incisors never stop growing, so they gnaw constantly on timber, door frames, plastic, food packaging and electrical wiring. Chewed wiring inside a roof void is the most dangerous sign and a known cause of house fires. This is where rodents do the most significant damage to a Sydney home before anyone notices them.
Night-time scratching, scurrying or thudding above the ceiling and inside wall cavities means rats moving between their nest and a food source. The noise peaks just after dark and again before dawn. Call our rodent control team immediately, because sound carrying that clearly means the population is no longer small.
Rats run the same route night after night, brushing their oily coats against walls, beams and pipes. Over a few weeks this leaves a dark, greasy smear along skirting boards, around pipe penetrations and across roof void timbers. Follow that smear far enough, and you have usually found a possible entry point into your Sydney home.
Look for shredded paper, fabric, insulation batts or chewed cardboard tucked behind appliances, into wall voids and in roof corners. A strong, musky, ammonia-like smell in an enclosed space is rodent urine, and it brings real health risks because faeces spread bacteria through the air your family breathes.
We don't just remove rats and mice, we identify how they're getting inside and help stop future infestations with professional pest proofing, tailored treatments and a written 6-month guarantee.
Real pest control does two things at once. It eliminates the rodents already inside your home, and it stops the next lot getting in. Apex does both in the same visit, and here is how our technicians work through your home on the day.
Your technician works through the roof void, subfloor, garage and external perimeter to identify the rodent, locate runways and determine how they are getting in. We assess every harbourage site and point out the evidence as we go. You then receive a fixed-price rodent control quote in writing before we place a single bait station.
Tamper-resistant stations go in along confirmed runways, with traps in concealed voids where appropriate. Bait is rotated and managed across follow-up treatment visits so numbers drop quickly and stay down. Everything sits locked inside child- and pet-resistant stations, so no loose pesticides are left anywhere in your home. This is what it takes to eliminate rodents properly.
Killing rodents is only half the work, and sealing their access is the other half. We proof damaged airbricks, weep holes, pipe penetrations, vent screens and door gaps so the next family of rats cannot follow the same route inside. These preventive measures turn a short-term knock-down into lasting results, and every rodent control job carries a written 6-month guarantee.
Scratching in the ceiling kept us up for weeks. Apex came out same-day, identified roof rats getting in through a gap behind the gutter, set bait stations in the roof void, and sealed the entry point. Quiet again within a fortnight. Honest pricing, no upsell. Highly recommend.
Mice droppings in the pantry every morning, supermarket traps were not touching it. Apex placed proper stations behind the appliances, sealed a pipe gap I had no idea about, and walked me through how to keep food storage tidy. Problem gone, kids and dog safe. Brilliant team.
We needed a proper baiting program for our warehouse ahead of an upcoming food safety audit. Apex set up stations across the site, did monthly checks, and gave us the documentation we needed. Professional, on time, and our auditor was happy. Will use again.
Rodent callouts are the most common work we handle across Sydney, and it is what our local pest experts have built their reputation on. Here is what you can expect from every job our Sydney pest control service takes on.
Every Apex technician is fully licensed under NSW pest control legislation, carries full public liability cover and uses only approved rodenticides. You get a true professional on site, with the equipment and expertise the work requires.
Every station is tamper-resistant and locked, so there is no loose poison anywhere in your Sydney home. Placement is chosen with your family's safety first, keeping children, cats and dogs well clear of the active product.
We seal the gaps that let rodents in rather than only baiting the ones already inside. Pest proofing is the difference between a six-month fix and a recurring rodent problem that costs you money every year.
Book before 12 pm and a licensed pest manager will arrive the same day, across all greater Sydney areas, weekends included. Our dedicated team goes the extra mile to get your home protected fast.
Rodent pest control in Sydney starts from $89. Final cost depends on the rodent, the size of your home, the number of stations needed, and the extent of proofing required. Your pest control manager inspects on arrival, then provides a fixed-price rodent control quote in writing before treatment begins. There is no callout fee and no obligation.
Yes. Book before 12 pm and a licensed technician will be on site the same day for rodent control Sydney-wide, weekends included. Most rodent removal work is finished in a single visit, with one or two follow-up checks inside the guarantee period. If you heard noises overnight, call us early, and we will fit you into today's run.
Droppings are the fastest tell. Rat droppings are 12 to 20 mm, dark and cylindrical, while mouse droppings are 3 to 6 mm and look like dark grains of rice. Rats also leave louder ceiling noise, larger gnaw marks, and greasier rub marks along their runways. If you are unsure, send a photo and our Sydney team will identify the rodent.
Yes, and it is the part most Sydney households underestimate. Rats and mice spread salmonella, leptospirosis and other bacteria through urine, faeces and contamination of food preparation surfaces. Droppings dried into insulation can also become airborne. These health risks are why professional help matters more than a supermarket trap, especially in a home with young children.
Retail products are single-feed formulas with weak actives, no correct station placement, and no follow-up. Rats often turn bait-shy after one poor dose, which makes the next rodent treatment harder. Our pest control methods use commercial-grade product locked inside tamper-resistant stations, placed along confirmed runways and managed over repeat visits. That combination reduces a population properly instead of thinning it briefly.
Proofing. Once our rodent control team knocks the population down, we seal the gaps that gave them access, including damaged airbricks, weep holes, pipe penetrations, vent screens and door gaps. Without that step, the next family of rats follows the same route within weeks. We also provide simple tips on food storage, bins and vegetation so your home stays a poor prospect.
We do. Apex provides a full range of pest control services across Sydney, covering termites, ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, bed bugs, silverfish, bees and birds. If our technician spots a cockroach problem, timber pests or other pests during your rodent inspection, we will flag it and quote separately. A termite inspection is worth booking at the same time on older Sydney homes.
Our team provides rodent control across Sydney, covering every metropolitan area including the Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Hills District, Western Sydney, Sutherland Shire and the CBD. We also provide rodent control services to outer areas and surrounding suburbs across Sydney NSW. Tell us your suburb when you call, and we will confirm the next available slot.
Tell us what you have noticed. No callout fee, no obligation, and a same-day response when you book before 12 pm. Explore our full range of pest control services, or send the form and our Sydney team will call you back within the hour.
