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Are rat baits safe around pets and children?

  • Last Updated: 03/07/2026
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.

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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 30 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.
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.
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 30-day return visit catches any new activity before it builds back up.
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.
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.