rodent · Body 15-22 cm; tail longer than body
Roof rat
Slim build, pointed nose, large ears, tail longer than body. Black or dark brown.
Behaviour
Excellent climber; lives in roof voids, wall cavities, tree canopies. Active at dusk and dawn - that's the noise you're hearing.
How they get into Melbourne homes
Roof junctions, broken tiles, gable vents, branches touching roof.
DIY options
Bait stations placed in roof void only if you can do it safely. Trim branches back from roofline.
When to call a professional
Any roof-void noise - call. Roof rat in established residential is rarely an individual.
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