Rat and Mouse Control in Auckland

Three rat species live in New Zealand, all introduced. The ship rat is the most common and a good climber, and the Norway rat is more often found around people in urban areas. Rats are listed for sustained control in Auckland Council's Regional Pest Management Plan.

Rats and mice can carry disease. Health New Zealand advises combining methods: secure rubbish in lidded bins, do not leave pet food out, clear hiding places, and seal gaps and cracks in the home. Ask a company how it finds where the animals get in, whether it proofs the building as well as baiting or trapping, and what it will do around pets.