Rat & Mouse Control Melbourne - Same-Day, Guaranteed Treatment
Roof rats, Norway rats, and house mice. Locked bait stations, entry-point sealing, and a written guarantee on clearance.
TL;DR
Rats & Mice treatment, in numbers
- Same day
- Subject to availability
- Time on site
- 30-60 minutes
- Results
- Activity drops sharply within 5-7 days, full clearance 10-14 days
- Guarantee
- 30-day clearance guarantee on internal-only infestations; ongoing programs available
Why rodents are a real problem in Melbourne
Melbourne has a big roof rat population in the leafy inner east - Hawthorn, Camberwell, Kew, Toorak - where mature trees and tile roofs are the perfect freeway. Norway rats are commercial-strip and laneway specialists. House mice are the pantry pests. All three breed fast: a single pair of mice can produce 60 offspring a year.
Why rodents keep coming back
Snap traps catch the dumb 5%. The other 95% are bait-shy or trap-shy and you'll never see them - but they hear them. We use a multi-station approach with rotated baits so neophobic rats engage. Then we seal entry points so the next family doesn't move in.
Our rats & mice treatment process
- 01
Inspection & entry-point map
We trace runs, droppings and rub marks to identify entry points and harbourage.
- 02
Locked tamper-resistant stations
Stations placed along runs - kid- and pet-safe, the only legal placement for residential rodenticide.
- 03
Internal traps
Snap traps used inside ceilings and roof voids alongside bait - fast knock-down, no carcass smell in living areas.
- 04
Entry sealing
Steel wool, mortar, and gnaw-proof mesh on weep holes, downpipes, roof junctions, and service penetrations.
- 05
Follow-up
Return at 7-10 days - top up bait, remove dead, confirm clearance.
Fast scope, clear treatment plan
- Internal only - small homeSame day* subject to availability
- Roof void + internalSame day* subject to availability
- Full property + entry sealingSame day* subject to availability
No inspection fee for quoting. We assess the job properly, then tell you the next step clearly.
Real timelines
You'll typically hear scratching stop in the roof within 5-7 days as bait takes effect. Snap-trap kills happen overnight from day one. Full clearance 10-14 days.
Our guarantee
30-day clearance guarantee on internal infestations. Larger or external population pressure (next-door demolition, council waterway) is best handled with an ongoing quarterly program - quoted separately.
DIY vs professional treatment
We're not going to pretend hardware-store products never work - they sometimes do. Here's the honest line.
When DIY works
A few snap traps and good food storage can knock out a single mouse incursion if you act in week one.
When to call us
If you've heard noises in the roof for two weeks, seen multiple droppings, or you've put down bait that hasn't worked - call. By then there's a population, not an individual.
Common Melbourne suburbs we treat for rats & mice
Roof rats own the inner-east tree canopy: Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Balwyn. Norway rats trail commercial laneways in Richmond, Collingwood, Fitzroy and Brunswick. Mice arrive everywhere in autumn as paddocks dry off.
Rats & Mice questions, answered
- Yes. We use lockable tamper-resistant stations that comply with APVMA placement rules. Bait blocks are secured inside on a metal rod - a child or pet can't access them. We brief you on placement before we start.
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