RAT EXTERMINATOR IN JOHANNESBURG

Rats and mice removed properly

Our licensed exterminators deal

with rats and mice in homes and businesses.

We remove the rodents, close the gaps

they use and check back on activity.

Professional Rat and Mice Control from the 5th Element in Johannesburg

Scratching in the ceiling, droppings in the kitchen or chewed wires are signs you should not ignore. Rats and mice breed quickly, damage property and spread disease. 5th Element provides licensed rat and mice control across Johannesburg, Sandton, Midrand, Randburg, Rosebank, Bryanston, Fourways, Melville, Alberton and surrounding areas for homes, offices, restaurants and warehouses. Every treatment comes with a follow-up guarantee.

Signs You Have Rats or Mice

Scratching or running sounds in the ceiling or walls, especially at night.
Droppings in cupboards, along skirting boards or in the roof.
Gnaw marks on food packaging, wood, pipes or electrical cables.
Greasy rub marks along walls and a strong ammonia smell.
Nests made of shredded paper, insulation or fabric.

Why Rats Are a Serious Problem

Rats and mice chew through electrical wiring, irrigation lines and water pipes, which can cause fires and leaks. Their urine and droppings contaminate food and surfaces, and rat urine can spread leptospirosis. In summer, storms flood their burrows and push them into roofs and garages. Read more about why rats move indoors in summer.

Our Rat and Mice Control Process

Inspection. We find out where the rodents are nesting, feeding and getting in.
Secured bait stations. We place tamper-resistant bait stations so children and pets are protected.
Entry-point sealing. We show you, or help close, the gaps around pipes, roofs and doors that rodents use.
Follow-up checks. We check activity and top up stations as needed. Every treatment comes with a follow-up guarantee.

Rat Extermination Questions We Get Asked

Is rat bait safe around my pets?

We use secured bait stations that are designed to keep pets and children away from the bait. We will also advise you on where to keep pets during treatment.

Will there be dead rats in my roof?

It can happen with any baiting programme. Sealing entry points and following up properly keeps this to a minimum, and we will advise you if it does happen.

How do I stop rats coming back?

Close gaps around pipes and roof edges, store pet food and bird seed in sealed containers, keep compost away from the house and clear rubble and wood piles near walls.