Rodent Control: Why It Pays to Get Proactive

As the cooler months roll in across New Zealand, rodents like rats and mice become a bigger problem for our homes and businesses – winter is peak season for rodent infestations.

🏠 Why Rodents Move Indoors in Winter

As the cooler months roll in and outdoor temperatures drop, rodents such as rats and mice become  a bigger problem for homes and businesses. Rodents don’t hibernate, instead they seek warmth, food, and shelter — all of which our homes and businesses can provide!

🔧 The Risks of Ignoring Rodents

Property Damage: Rodents need to chew constantly to keep their teeth worn down (they grow up to 13cm per year!).
This chewing can cause property damage including to insulation, pipes, and electrical wiring — increasing the risk of flood or fire!

Health Hazards: Rodents carry diseases such as leptospirosis, salmonella, and parasites. Their droppings and urine can also trigger allergies and asthma.

Food Contamination: Whether at home or in commercial kitchens, rodents contaminate both food and surfaces, creating major hygiene and food safety issues – every commercial operation serving food should have rodent control in place but this is often not the case!

✅ Why Long-Term Rodent Control Matters

Waiting until you see a rat or mouse often means the infestation is already present and growing.
A proactive rodent management plan helps:

  • Prevent infestations before they start

  • Protect your family, clients, employees and property

  • Save money by avoiding serious damage or contamination

  • Comply with hygiene and food safety standards (for businesses)

  • Reduce overall rodent populations on your property/ in your area helping our native species to thrive

🔒 Our Rodent Control Services

At Proactive Pest Solutions, we provide safe and effective rodent control tailored for Kiwi homes and businesses, including:

  • Strong, tamper-proof bait stations – lockable and discreet

  • Scheduled monitoring and maintenance – completed monthly for best practice

  • Advice to reduce attractants such as food and shelter

  • Reports for compliance and peace of mind

📞 Get Proactive — Not Reactive this winter

Don’t wait until you hear scratching in the walls or roof.
Protect your people and property with a proactive rodent control plan this winter.

Get in touch with Proactive Pest Solutions today.
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