No Rats And Mice

Did you know that rats contaminate and destroy enough food worldwide each year to feed 200million people?
Call David on 027 286 7321, to book your inspection today!

It’s been a cold week! The ground outside is cold and damp, making it hard for rodents to dig or forage effectively.

This weather trigger forces them inside, seeking the exact same things we are: warmth and shelter. They are moving into your subfloor, climbing your walls, and nesting in your roof insulation. They won't leave voluntarily until spring.

If you are just now starting to hear new noises since the last frost, it's time to act quickly before they get comfortable and begin breeding.

No Rats and Mice are fully geared up for the winter rush. Book your urgent inspection today!

Knowing the difference is crucial because the treatment strategy changes completely.

Mice are curious but cautious; rats are suspicious and neophobic (afraid of new things).

They prefer different baits and require different trapping techniques.
Here is what to look for:
💩 Droppings: Rat droppings are large, dark, and banana-shaped. Mouse droppings are tiny (about 5mm) and pointed.
🦷 Damage: Rats leave large, ragged gnaw marks. Mice leave fine, granular chewing marks.
🎧 Sound: Rats are usually louder and thump/bump. Mice are lighter, faster scratchers.

Not sure? Leave it to the experts. No Rats and Mice will provide an accurate diagnosis and a targeted plan that works.

Calling all local business owners! It is freeze-out season.

When the temperature drops, rats and mice aren't looking for residential homes; they are looking for cafes, restaurants, warehouses, and offices too.

A rodent sighting can decimate your reputation faster than a bad review, and their chewing can cause electrical fires or destroy expensive stock. Don't risk audit failure or a forced closure.

We offer proactive, discreet, and audit-compliant commercial pest management contracts. We keep the pests out so you can focus on running your business.

Ensure your business is locked down tight this winter with No Rats and Mice.

When we talk about rodent control this winter, we aren’t just talking about stopping annoying scratching noises in the roof. We are talking about critical home hygiene.

In New Zealand, rats and mice carry serious diseases, including Salmonella and Leptospirosis.

Leptospirosis (Lepto) is a debilitating bacterial infection often spread through contact with water, soil, or surfaces contaminated by rodent urine. As they scurry across your kitchen benches, food packaging, or laundry overnight, they are spreading bacteria.

It's not a risk worth taking.

At No Rats and Mice, we don't just 'get rid' of them; we provide strategic, hygienic solutions to protect your home environment.

Keep your sanctuary safe and healthy this winter.

The change in season means many of us are tidying up the patio. We are stacking outdoor cushions, packing away garden toys, and moving the outdoor furniture into the shed or garage for the winter.

Stop and check! 🛑

These items, which have been sitting still for months, often become cozy, sheltered homes for mice.

When you move that cushion stack or child’s sandpit toy into the garage, you might be carrying an unexpected "Trojan Horse" straight into your storage space. Once inside the shed or garage, they will quickly move from the cushions into the walls or your main house to find more warmth.

Give everything a solid shake and a thorough inspection before you cross the threshold.

Need a hand ensuring your garage is secure before you store your gear? Message No Rats and Mice!

It’s Feijoa season! The quintessential Kiwi autumn treat is here. We know your counter is probably overflowing with them right now.

But while you are busy planning your crumbles and smoothies, remember that fallen feijoas are an absolute magnet for rats and mice. Fermenting fruit on the ground provides a huge, easy food source that draws rodents out of surrounding areas right to your doorstep.

Once they finish the buffet on the lawn, their next stop is scouting your warm house for a place to sleep.

Your Autumn Checklist:
✅ Clear fallen fruit from the ground daily.
✅ Dispose of overripe or rotten fruit securely in a lidded bin (not an open compost pile!).
✅ Prune lower branches so fruit is off the ground.

Keep the harvest for the family, not the rodents!
If your garden is overwhelmed, call No Rats and Mice to secure your house boundary.

Did you know that rodents love cars, utes, and tractors?

On a cold autumn night, an engine bay that has just been driven is a beautifully warm, dry place to sleep. The problem? Modern vehicle wiring harnesses are often coated in soy-based insulation, which smells like a midnight snack to a rat.

A single rat can cause thousands of dollars in electrical damage to your vehicle in just one night.

Protect your vehicles:
Avoid parking over long grass.
Check under the hood of vehicles that aren't driven daily.
Ensure your garage or implement shed has active rodent control in place.

Need to secure your garage or sheds? Message the No Rats and Mice team today!

You’re lying in bed, the house is quiet, and then you hear it... Scratch. Scurry. Thump. Right above your head.

Right now, roof voids are the number one destination for rodents escaping the autumn chill. They use your insulation to build cozy nests and chew through wires, timber, and pipes while you try to sleep.

Don't wait for the problem to multiply (because it will - fast!). If you are hearing night noises, it’s time to call in the professionals.

We’ll find how they are getting in, remove them, and help you get your peaceful sleep back.

Calling all lifestyle block owners!

As the weather cools down and natural food sources dry up, rodents start looking for an easy meal. And nothing looks better to a rat than a shed full of horse feed, chook pellets, or dog biscuits.

Not only do they eat your expensive feed, but their droppings contaminate it, which can make your animals seriously sick.

How to lock down the buffet:
🔒 Ditch the paper and plastic bags - transfer all feed into heavy-duty plastic or metal bins with secure lids.
🧹 Sweep up spills in the feed room daily.

🚫 Call No Rats and Mice to set up a secure, pet-and-stock-safe baiting program around your sheds.