As Darwin’s leading rodent and pest control provider, we take care of any pest infestation or problems affecting your home or business.
Darwin’s tropical climate and leafy surroundings are an ideal breeding ground for rodents and other pests. Our professionally trained rodent and pest technicians provide safe and effective treatments targeting affected areas of your property.
We offer preventative rat and mice inspections along with a selection of rodent solutions to suit your home or business.
Mice and rats love homes in and around Darwin. Rodents carry disease, spoil food and can damage belongings and infrastructure. Your home provides shelter, food and water. And, if a male and female move into your house, you’ll also provide the perfect breeding ground.
In Darwin, we get reports of black rats in houses from Palmerston to Casuarina. If you see nibble marks in fruit or even through your plastic bread bag, don’t hesitate to treat the problem before it becomes an infestation.
A Flick technician will perform a site analysis to determine the extent of the problem, locate nesting sites and consider environmental conditions. Call (08) 8911 0729.
A mousetrap may lure one mouse. But, Darwin has many native rodents, such as the antechinus and bush rat, which are best not to harm. Also, if you have a black rat loose in the house, a mousetrap may be too small to catch it.
Black rats are excellent climbers, which is why they’re also called roof rats. They nest in wall cavities, trees and burrows around farms. More than one rat can hide well in the roof or walls of your house.
If you suspect you have a rodent problem, book an inspection with Flick to catch all the rodents once and for all.
Black rats arrived in Australia with the First Fleet and spread across the country, as far north as Darwin. They thrive in urban environments. Black rats easily climb up and into elevated troppo houses or walk straight into one storey homes. Once there, they invade wall cavities or the roof and make nests out of shredded material.
Black rats are actually a brown or grey colour with a tail longer than their body. Females have litters of about five to ten young and may have up to six litters per year.
Rats spread diseases through their urine and faeces, including leptospirosis (Weil’s disease), salmonella, and E. coli. They also carry ticks that transmit bacterial infections and cause allergic reactions.
How do pest controllers eliminate black rats from homes?
A Flick technician will inspect your house for signs of infestation, such as rodent faeces, greasy marks along skirting boards or teeth marks. They’ll also look around your home for pet food or stacked paper or wood. The technician will give you advice on how to manage the situation.
Then they’ll advise sanitation, baits or traps to target the nests and adult rodents.
If you suspect you have rodents, don’t disturb them. Call (08) 8911 0729 and get your home inspected by a professional now before it’s too late.
Flick provides pest control and termite services to homes, body corporates, real estates, commercial properties, schools, government organisations and so much more in Darwin. Our service areas include, but are not limited to, the following suburbs:
Nightcliff, Leanyer, Berrimah, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Darwin, Stuart Park, Southport, Gray, Rosebery, Howard Springs, Humpty Doo, Noonamah, Berry Springs, Coolalinga, Dundee Beach, Darwin River, Pine Creek, Katherine, Borroloola, Yulara, Arumbera, Nhulunbury, Alyangula, Adelaide River, Newcastle Waters. Yarralin, Batchelor, and Tindal.
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We been servicing thousands of local homes in Darwin and surrounding areas for over 100 years. Protect your property from rodents. Call (08) 8911 0729 today.
We provide professional integrated and SMART digital pest control services for business in Darwin, using the latest technology and tailored solutions to ensure a pest-free environment for your business. A pest infestation can ruin your business reputation, lead to costly damage and pose a serious health risk to your staff, clients and customers.
Regardless of the type and size of your business we can customise a plan for your workplace today.
Flick was referred to me by a friend but , i will never use it again they sent a guy to my house for the job he was... definitely under the influence of weed you could smell it my husband was terrified to leave me alone with him and the kids . His car has a qld license. Does flick even test these people ?read more
Raj is a great and very professional staff. He inspected the house and explained in detail with good information to... maintain the house. Prefer him infuture inspection.read more
Extremely satisfied with the service from booking time to completion.Very professional, doing as much as possible to... work around schedules, puntual and very friendly technician: Oktaread more
We had a general service today by technician name Raj S. He is very professional respectful and very informative. He... was very thorough and careful. He is awesome! Would love to have him again to do service in our home.read more
Robyn and the other receptionist are amazing, kind, and very good at their jobs. They're very knowledgeable and... understanding. The technician that attended the site was also very kind and good at his job. Will be booking them again for a follow up.read more
Thanks Juan Aroya for your thorough and creative investigation skills to address our ongoing pest issue. Juan knew... exactly where to look, asked good questions and listened. He was helpful, empathetic and professional.read more
Flick phone customer service is always professional and friendly. Juan Araya, the technician, was excellent, really... thorough, professional, respectful, knowledgeable and friendly.read more
Juan Araya in Darwin was very professional and friendly. Identified many problem areas. Helpful tips for future upkeep... too. We were fighting a losing battle and wish we did this way earlier.. thanks for making it easy for us.read more
Have used these guys a few times now and their service and communication is second to none. Juan Araya attended a... couple of days ago and not only was he great to talk to and friendly, he was very informative and helpful. Cannot recommend their services enough.Thank you Flick ☺️read more
Rang Flick for an emergency rodent removal at my workplace - Cassie on the phone was so lovely and so helpful! The... technicians were in and the rodent was out within the hour!read more
Just had our house sprayed by Kris and he did a fantastic job! Kris is really personable, quick and was great with our... dogs. Highly recommend Flick Pest Control's service.read more
I was very impressed with the inspection and treatment provided by Kris today. He was extremely helpful and obviously... knows his stuff. I have only had one bad dealing with the company 12 months ago after a number of happy years with Flick Darwin. I am glad I stayed with the company as Kris is a delightful, polite and competent young man.read more
From the phone booking where Christina was a pleasure to speak to and got my booking sorted out on the spot to the... arrival of the technician Flick are highly recommended.Kris B the technician arrived on time and introduced himself at the door which was very professional. This treatment was an annual residential treatment but Kris went over the pests to be treated and the warranty and explained what was going to happen. He asked about any specifics and how many pests I had seen and went about the job.Thanks Flick, I will be recommending you.read more
After an initial bad start ( I got an inspection and treatment special just over month ago, which the tech finished... everything in just over 1/2 hr and was not thorough at all and seemed more interested in leaving as quick as he could. Still had cockroaches after a month ) Kris the new tech was very friendly and professional. He thoroughly reapplied in all the areas that was missed and did extra applications around the house. Obviously this was done at no charge and done with no questions asked by the office staff. This review is solely on the second visit!read more
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