Since 2008

Rat & Mouse Control Across the Top End

Hearing scratching in the roof, or finding droppings in the sub-floor or garage? Rats and mice breed fast, chew through wiring and insulation, and contaminate food and roof spaces. We place professional, targeted bait in the areas they are actually using, then come back within 21 days to check it is working. We have been keeping rodents out of Top End homes and businesses since 2008.

Rat Baiting

Rats in the roof, garage, sub-floor, or garden? Professional bait placement plus a return visit within 21 days to monitor uptake and adjust if needed.

Darwin / Palmerston From

$370

Rural areas may incur a small additional travel and access charge. Remote areas require a custom quote.

What's Included?

Initial bait placement at the property

Targeted bait stations in roof, sub-floor, garden, or other affected areas as appropriate

21-day return visit included to check bait uptake and replenish as needed

Family and pet-safe placement (lockable bait stations where pets or young children are present)

How Rat & Mouse Baiting Works

Rats and mice are not all the same, and where they live changes how we treat them. Roof rats are strong climbers that head for roof voids, wall cavities, and fruit trees up high. Brown (Norway) rats stay lower, in sub-floors, drains, compost, and garden edges. House mice work into cupboards, wall cavities, and stored goods. We identify what you have and where it is moving, then place bait on those active runs rather than guessing.

In the Top End, the dry-season transition is a common trigger, when rodents move in from gardens, sheds, and waterways looking for shelter and water. Because a single breeding pair can produce several litters in a year, a small problem becomes a big one quickly, so the sooner it is baited the better. We come back within 21 days to check the bait has been taken and top it up where needed, so the numbers are actually knocked down rather than just trimmed.

Baiting Is a Programme, Not a One-Off

Putting bait down once and walking away does not solve a rodent problem. Rats and mice breed fast, and bait needs checking and topping up as it is taken. That is why every rat baiting job includes a return visit within 21 days.

Why the return visit matters

On the second visit we check what has been eaten, replenish the stations that need it, and confirm the activity has dropped off. It is the difference between knocking the numbers back for a fortnight and actually clearing the problem. We have been doing this in the Top End since 2008, so we know where rodents hide and what it takes to move them on.

Rat & Mouse Baiting Action Plan

How Northern Rock Handles Rodents

Book online

Two-minute booking online; we confirm a time that suits you.

We bait the active areas

A technician checks the property, finds where the rodents are nesting and travelling, and places tamper-resistant bait stations in the roof, sub-floor, garden, and other affected areas.

We return within 21 days

We come back to check bait uptake, replenish where needed, and confirm the activity has dropped off.

Why the Top End Trusts Northern Rock

Local and direct

When you call, you get a Top End team that has been dealing with rodents here since 2008. Not a national booking centre, and not someone reading a script.

Safe around pets and kids

We use tamper-resistant, lockable bait stations placed in secure spots like roof voids and sub-floors, so the bait stays on the rodents and away from pets and children.

We come back

Every rat baiting job includes a return visit within 21 days, so the problem is followed through, not left half-done.

Rat & Mouse Control Questions

How do I get rid of rats in my roof in Darwin?

Start with professional baiting. Northern Rock places tamper-resistant bait stations in the roof void and the other areas the rats are using, then returns within 21 days to check uptake and replenish. Roof rats are strong climbers that favour roof spaces and fruit trees in the Top End, so treating the roof and the yard together gives the best result. Book online and we will get out to you.

Are rat baits safe around pets and children?

Yes, when they are placed properly. Northern Rock uses tamper-resistant, lockable bait stations positioned in secure, hard-to-reach spots such as roof voids and sub-floor areas, and lockable stations wherever pets or young children are present. That keeps the bait working on the rodents and away from everyone else.

What are the signs of a rat or mouse problem?

Common signs in a Top End home are scratching or scampering sounds in the roof or walls, dark pellet-shaped droppings around 10 to 20 mm, gnaw marks on timber, cables and containers, greasy rub marks along travel paths, and nests made from shredded paper, cardboard or insulation. Pets fixating on a wall or ceiling is another giveaway. If you have noticed any of these, Northern Rock can inspect and bait the property.

Why do rats get worse when the dry season starts in the Top End?

As the wet season gives way to the dry, rodents move in from gardens, sheds and waterways looking for shelter and water, so activity often climbs at that time of year. Northern Rock targets baiting to that pressure, and the included 21-day return visit catches any new activity before it builds back up.

How much does rat control cost in Darwin?

Rat baiting is a fixed-price service, with the price shown on this page, and it includes the 21-day return visit. Rural properties are priced a little higher to cover travel and access. To have it confirmed for your property, book online or request a free quote from Northern Rock.

Will I have to deal with dead rats and the smell?

Sometimes there is a short-lived odour as the bait takes effect, and it usually clears within a few days. If a rodent dies somewhere awkward, Northern Rock can arrange removal, and ventilating the area helps in the meantime.

Not sure what you are dealing with?

If you are not certain whether it is rats, mice, or something else, our pest profile explains the rodents you find in the Top End, how they behave, and the signs to look for, so you know what you are up against before we arrive.

Deal with rodents before they multiply

A pair of rats becomes a roof full faster than most people expect, and chewed wiring and ruined insulation cost far more than the treatment. Get rat and mouse baiting booked, or request a free quote.