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Rodent Control Melbourne
Persistent and adaptable, rodents are active all year round but especially during winter. Both rats and mice are similar in their behaviour, seeking shelter, eating your food, gnawing at your cables, and spreading unwanted diseases. They take up residence in your home if they find easy access points. Coming in through gaps in door and window frames or under the floorboards, they will quickly make themselves comfortable right under your nose.
These fast little rodents are active at night, so it is important to know what to look for to identify infestations. Our expert technicians will try to quickly identify the most likely nest location. It is important to get expert advice for effective eradication, as both rats and mice have a highly developed sense of smell and can often identify chemicals in over-the-counter domestic baits.
A regular pest inspection will ensure that any access points or conditions that attract rodents are eliminated. Preventive routine inspections are recommended if you’ve had problems with rodents in the past. If you have an infestation, our professional technicians are very familiar with the behaviours of these clever little rodents and will identify and locate any access points and nests. They will also immediately get to work with a treatment plan to remove rodents from your home and prevent future infestations through proofing recommendations.
We use environmentally friendly pest treatments, using human-safe, pet-safe and humane processes to remove rodents from your home. All our work comes with a warranty providing proofing recommendations have been implemented.
Did you know?
A female rat will give birth to four to six litters a year, with each litter containing five to ten young rats. These young can reproduce three months after birth, so within one year, a single pair of rats can be responsible for as many 400 – 700 little pests. Mice start breeding at 6 weeks old and can become pregnant again within 2-3 days of giving birth, producing a litter of up to 10 pups every 21 days. These little rodents will use your home as a reproduction facility – happy days for mice!
Let us do the dirty work and remove rodents from your property
Our experts delivering rodent control services in Melbourne know that nests are often found close to where they scavenge for food and water. Rodents are active at night and therefore trying to find the nest yourself is difficult. We know where to find them and will have them identified and removed from your property in no time.
With many years of experience in rodent pest control, our expert onsite team will identify the extent of rodent infestation, access points and scope of the problem. We’ll recommend the right solution for you on the day and immediately get to work.
Rodent control treatment includes:
Identification of the type of rodent and recommended actions
Baiting the roof void and subfloor area with professional treatments
The use of rat lockable tamper proof boxes externally where safe to do so
Professional analysis, treatment, and a report to eradicate the rats and proof measure requirements to prevent them from returning.
A small investment for a large return – your peace of mind.
Why choose Pest Police to eradicate pests from your home?
Pest Police has been trusted by thousands of happy clients in Melbourne for being on-time, effective and reliable. We’re a family-run business looking after family homes. We respond promptly to urgent enquiries especially those related to bees and wasps where children or people with health issues are concerned. You’ll have direct contact with our expert technicians backed up by our warranties and 100% success rate. Pest Police use only environmentally friendly products and humane processes to remove pests.
Signs of a rodent infestation
Here are typical signs of a rodent infestation.
- Unusual sounds – Before you see visible signs of rodent presence, you may hear inexplicable scuttling and scurrying on the roof or around the house/office. If you have pets, the sounds rats and mice make will often excite them so take note if you see your dog chasing or clawing at something within the premises. Whenever you hear these strange sounds, try and locate the source and take note of it. It’ll be easier to remove these menaces out when you know where to look for them.
- Damaged food packaging – Rodents love to eat and if you don’t clean up after yourself, chances are that they’ll do so for you. You know if they’ve come out to enjoy the remnants of your feast because they’ll often leave behind nibbled food or damaged food packaging which contaminates the food.
- Musky odour – Rats and mice give off a distinct odour. In areas with little ventilation, it’s easy to tell if there may be a rat or two because of a strong, musky smell. That’s the smell of rodent urine right there!
- Droppings – Another dead giveaway of a rat infestation is when you find droppings in the pantry or cupboards. As you’re searching for clues as to what rodent you may be dealing with, it’s important to know that mice droppings may be different in appearance to rat droppings. The former is smooth with pointed ends and the latter tends to be black, shiny, and elongated.
How to prevent rodents
Here are three effective ways to prevent rodents from infesting a home:
- Close off potential entry points – inspect your home and office for gaps or cracks around doors, windows, vents and seal these off as rodents can squeeze through tiny gaps.
- Store food in airtight containers– and clean up crumbs and any other food (including pet food) that may be lying around and enticing to rats and mice.
- Maintain a clean environment – clean your home and office regularly and free of rubbish and other items that may
be decluttering the space which will enjoy hiding behind to make their nests. - Trim vegetation– trim back tree branches, bushes and creepers as mice will use overgrown vegetation as a pathway
to your home or office. Keep firewood and compost piles away from the house as well.
I have rodents! What’s next?
If you suspect you have a rodent infestation, call Pest Police and we will swiftly assess the extent of the infestation and provide same day advice on what you can do. With a 100% success rate, the rodents will be running for the hills!
Common Types of Rats
Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus)
Known as either sewer rat, brown rat, or wharf rat, this rat is the larger species. In fact, adult Norway rats can weigh about half a kilo! They are active at night and are both good swimmers and diggers. They’re omnivores, too, and that means they eat plant and animal matter. Their staple diet includes meat, fish, vegetables, cereals, weeds, earthworms, nuts, fruits, and even crustaceans.
Roof rat (Rattus rattus)
Often called a ship rat or black rat, it is smaller than the Norway rat. They’re usually found in roofs of homes and buildings, and ships and known for their incredible climbing ability. They can be recognised by their black/brown fur and their tail that is as long as their head and body combined. They eat anything with nutritional value and although they are omnivorous, they will feed on meats and insects when grains, fruits, and cereals are scarce.
House mouse (Mus musculus)
While not a rat, the house mouse is often mistaken for one due to its similar behaviour and presence in homes. It has a small, slender body, large ears, and a long, thin tail. They’re curious and highly adaptable animals and can often be found in close proximity to human settlements. They have a varied diet that consists of grains, fruits, animal feeds, cereals, and nuts.
Common Types of Mice
House mouse (Mus musculus)
This is the most common mouse species in Australia. House mice are small, with grey or brown fur, and are often found in homes, farms, and businesses. They are highly adaptable and can thrive in various environments.
Field mouse (Apodemus Sylvaticus)
There are several species of native Australian field mice, but they are less common than the house mouse. You’ll find these mice in rural areas. They are usually more shy and less likely to invade homes.
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Christos Dimitreskos5 March 2024The service was held in professional way. I wasn't though asked and I didn't give any permission for the pictures taken from my place and see those pictures at a later stage on the inspection report. I do understand that the technician use these as a proof that he conducted the place and did the inspection finally but it should get my permission first.carol beachley5 March 2024I have used The Pest Police a quite few times now, they are a really great honest company, they do exactly what they say they are going to do, they turn up on time and are very reasonably priced, all the technicians are really nice guys who are very friendly and know exactlynwhat they are doing, I highly recommennd themDiamond Estate Agents4 March 2024The team at Pest Police Rob & Shelby have been providing utmost care in coordinating inspections for us. As a real estate agency operating in the area we would highly recommend their services.Giselle Lazarus27 February 2024Pest Police were efficient throughout the entire process of having termites removed from our home. They are excellent communicators - replied back extremely quickly and even followed up when we forgot to call or reply. They have excellent attention to detail and ensured all termites were removed before they cleared us for further work. We highly recommend them for their professional and thorough service.Sam Bonanno27 February 2024Had original spray done during Christmas holiday. Called to have rear al-fresco area re-done under warranty and they arrived promptly and re sprayed the affected area. Great server and customer satisfaction.Paul Dowd23 February 2024Courteous and knowledgeable.musicalfaxsel19 February 2024It was a fantastic and efficient service. Wonderful work and reasonable pricing.Tracey P13 February 2024I had wasps in the crevice above my front door. Thank you to Trevor and his team at Pest Police for their prompt, reliable and excellent service.Kathryn Browne25 January 2024Great service. Great commuication.hdereland24 January 2024Well, I will probably echo what several other customers have said but since the minute we established communication, Pest Police have been great when looking after our rodent issues. Communication with Lily was very easy and accessible but thorough. Steven is a very knowledgable and experienced professional and the type of guy who loves his job and explains the dos and don'ts in simple words. I highly recommend Pest Police and actually, will call them back for more at any time. Cheers! 2 years already.....well, PP are now the 'go to' for our yearly pest checkups and recently helped me out with a Wasp problem. Same communication level and results, great service of course.
