Melbourne’s Mouse Removal Specialists

Mice Control
Melbourne
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Licensed mouse extermination, APVMA-approved baiting, and permanent entry point sealing. A mouse can squeeze through a 4mm gap — we close every one of them.

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4mm
Smallest gap a mouse can squeeze through
80
Droppings left by one mouse every night
200+
Mice from one pair in just 3 months
6 wks
Age at which a mouse can begin breeding
Mice Control Melbourne

Melbourne’s Mouse Problem Is Worse Than You Think

House mice are the most adaptable pest in Melbourne. They enter through a 4mm gap — smaller than a pencil eraser. They breed from 6 weeks old and produce up to 10 litters a year. And they stay hidden. By the time you spot one mouse, there are almost certainly dozens more nesting in your walls, subfloor, or kitchen cabinets.

Melbourne’s cooler months — May through August — drive mice indoors in massive numbers. Inner-city terrace homes in Brunswick, Fitzroy, and Richmond are particularly vulnerable due to older construction, interconnected roof lines, and shared walls that give mice a highway through the entire building.

Health risk: A single mouse leaves up to 80 droppings per night across your kitchen surfaces. Mouse droppings, urine, and dander are among the most potent indoor allergens — directly linked to asthma attacks, allergic rhinitis, and serious infection.

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House mouse found inside a Melbourne home — Mus musculus
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The Species

Know Your Enemy — The House Mouse

House mouse Mus musculus — the species responsible for virtually all mouse infestations in Melbourne homes
Melbourne’s #1 Mouse Pest

House Mouse

Mus musculus — the species behind virtually every Melbourne home infestation

The house mouse is small — usually 12–20g — but extraordinarily adaptable. It can survive on crumbs. It can jump 30cm, fall 2.5 metres and survive, swim, and climb almost any surface. It can squeeze through a gap as small as 4mm. These physical abilities, combined with its extraordinary breeding rate, make it one of the most successful and difficult pests to eliminate without professional help.

Unlike rats, which often show clear territorial signs, mouse infestations tend to go undetected for weeks or months. They move through walls in complete silence. They contaminate food sources they never visibly enter. By the time most Melbourne homeowners notice the signs, the infestation is well established across multiple rooms.

4mm
Minimum gap to enter
10×
Litters per year
80
Droppings per night
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Our Services

How We Permanently Eliminate Mice from Your Melbourne Home

We follow a proven four-step process that doesn’t just kill mice — it prevents them from coming back.

Professional mice inspection service Melbourne — locating entry points and nesting sites
1

Thorough Inspection & Detection

We don’t guess. Before any treatment, we inspect your full property — kitchen, roof void, subfloor, wall cavities, and exterior perimeter. We identify every active nesting site, run path, and entry point mice are using.

  • Confirm species and infestation severity
  • Map all active harborage areas and entry holes
  • Detect hidden nests in walls and subfloors
  • Provide a full written scope before work begins
APVMA approved mice extermination and baiting treatment Melbourne
2

APVMA-Approved Extermination

We use APVMA-approved rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait stations and mechanical traps, placed precisely at active run paths, entry points, and nesting areas. Child and pet safe placement protocols on every job.

  • Professional-grade bait — far stronger than supermarket products
  • Tamper-resistant stations inaccessible to children and pets
  • Traps deployed in roof voids and cavities where baiting alone isn’t sufficient
  • Strategic placement based on evidence, not guesswork
Mice entry point sealing with steel mesh at a Melbourne home
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Permanent Entry Point Sealing

This is the step most pest controllers skip — and the reason DIY methods always fail. A mouse can enter through a 4mm gap. We seal every single one with steel wool, wire mesh, and commercial-grade sealant. No more entry points means no new mice.

  • Steel mesh installed at roof vents, weep holes, and gaps
  • Pipe penetrations and service entry holes sealed
  • Foundation cracks and subfloor vents addressed
  • All sealing backed by written guarantee
Dead mouse carcass removal and sanitation service Melbourne
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Carcass Removal & Full Sanitation

Dead mice inside walls and cavities produce toxic gases and attract secondary pests. We locate and remove carcasses using specialist equipment, then treat affected areas with hospital-grade disinfectant to eliminate bacteria and allergens.

  • Specialist detection of carcasses in inaccessible cavities
  • Safe removal with full PPE protocols
  • Hospital-grade disinfection of droppings and urine contamination
  • Eliminates allergens that trigger asthma and allergic reactions
Infographic showing the most common signs of a mouse infestation in a Melbourne home
Warning Signs

Signs You Have Mice in Your Home

Mice stay hidden. You can have a serious infestation for months without seeing a single mouse. Watch for these signs instead.

  • Droppings — Small, dark, 3–6mm pellets. Shiny and moist when fresh. Found near food, along skirting boards, inside drawers
  • Gnaw marks — On food packaging, electrical wiring, timber, and plastic. Edges will be rough and fresh-looking
  • Scratching in walls at night — Lighter and faster than rat sounds. Often heard in kitchen walls and under floorboards
  • Musky ammonia smell — Concentrated urine smell in enclosed spaces, behind appliances, in cupboards
  • Grease smear marks — Dark oily marks along walls from their fur, following established run paths
  • Nesting material — Shredded paper, fabric, or insulation in dark hidden areas inside walls and cabinets
  • Footprints in dust — Small 4-toed prints in dusty, undisturbed areas like the back of cupboards or the subfloor
  • Spoiled or gnawed food — Packaging with small neat holes chewed through, even sealed products
The Truth About DIY

DIY Mice Control vs Professional Treatment

Supermarket traps and bait feel cheaper. But they rarely work — and the ongoing cost of repeated failed attempts adds up fast.

What you need
✓ Professional (Us)
✗ DIY Supermarket
Correct species & infestation diagnosis
Commercial-grade APVMA-approved bait
Professional strength
Consumer grade only
Treats nests hidden inside walls & voids
Seals 4mm entry points permanently
Removes scent trails that attract new mice
Carcass removal & sanitation
Child & pet safe placement protocols
✓ Verified safe
Risk of misplacement
Written guarantee — return free if mice come back
Long-term result
Permanent
Temporary — mice return
Health Warning

Mice Carry Diseases That Spread in Your Kitchen Every Night

80 droppings per night across your surfaces. Urine on your food. Dander in your air. The health risk is real — and it starts the moment mice enter your home.

Hantavirus disease risk from mouse droppings and urine
⚠ Potentially Fatal

Hantavirus

Mice are primary carriers. Transmitted through disturbed droppings, urine, and saliva — including airborne particles. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome carries a mortality rate up to 36%. Never sweep mouse droppings without professional PPE.

Salmonella food contamination from mice in Melbourne kitchen
⚠ Food Safety Risk

Salmonella

A single mouse leaves up to 80 droppings per night across kitchen surfaces, cutlery, and food packaging. Salmonellosis causes severe gastroenteritis — dangerous for young children, elderly people, and those with suppressed immunity.

Asthma attacks triggered by mouse allergens in Melbourne homes
⚠ Asthma Trigger

Asthma & Allergies

Mouse urine protein — Mus m 1 — is one of the most potent indoor allergens identified. Studies directly link mouse allergen exposure to worsening childhood asthma. If your child has unexplained asthma flare-ups, a hidden mouse infestation may be the cause.

Leptospirosis risk from mouse urine contamination
⚠ Serious Risk

Leptospirosis

Spread through mouse urine contaminating water, soil, and surfaces. Can progress to Weil’s Disease — severe kidney and liver failure. Risk increases when mice access water sources, pet bowls, and stored food near ground level.

Rat Bite Fever — also transmitted by mice bites and scratches
⚠ Direct Contact Risk

Rat Bite Fever

Despite the name, also transmitted by mouse bites and scratches. Bacteria in mouse saliva cause fever, rash, and joint pain. Particularly dangerous if mice have access to children’s bedrooms or play areas.

Every Night You Wait, It Gets Worse

More contamination. More allergens. More mice. Book a free inspection today.

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Prevention

How to Keep Mice Out of Your Melbourne Home

Professional treatment eliminates the current infestation. These steps help keep mice out long-term. The most important by far is entry point sealing — everything else is secondary.

1

Seal Every 4mm Gap

Inspect your home’s exterior for gaps around pipes, vents, weep holes, and where walls meet the foundation. Steel wool packed into gaps before sealing is more effective than foam alone — mice chew through foam in minutes.

2

Store Food in Hard Containers

Cardboard boxes and plastic bags are not mouse-proof. Transfer all dry food — cereal, rice, flour, pet food — into hard-sided glass or metal containers with tight-fitting lids. Remove the food source and mice move on.

3

Eliminate Clutter and Nesting Sites

Mice nest in undisturbed clutter — stacked cardboard, old newspapers, piles of clothing. Declutter storage areas regularly, keep items off the floor, and inspect infrequently used spaces every few weeks.

4

Fix Leaks and Remove Water Sources

A dripping tap under your sink provides all the water a mouse colony needs. Fix all water leaks and don’t leave standing water in sinks, pet bowls, or trays overnight. Removing water is one of the fastest ways to make your property less attractive.

5

Schedule an Annual Professional Inspection

Even after a successful treatment, annual inspections catch new entry points before they become infestations. Melbourne homes settle and shift — gaps that didn’t exist last year open up over winter. An annual check takes 30 minutes and costs nothing with our free inspection offer.

Already Have Mice?

Prevention is for after the job is done. If you have mice now, the only effective solution is professional inspection, treatment, and sealing. Call us — same-day response available.

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Mon–Sun | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Same-day appointments available

Don’t Wait

One Mouse Visible in Daylight Means Dozens More Are Hiding

Mice are nocturnal. A mouse seen during the day is a sign the infestation is large enough to force lower-ranking mice out of hiding. At that point, supermarket traps won’t touch the infestation. Professional treatment — combined with permanent sealing — is the only solution that works.

500+
Mice Jobs This Year
Same Day
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Google Rating · 100+ Reviews
Why Choose Us

Why Melbourne Residents Choose Us for Mice Control

01

We Seal Entry Points — Not Just Bait

Most competitors only bait. We seal every 4mm gap with steel mesh and sealant. That’s the difference between a temporary fix and a permanent solution — backed in writing.

02

Same-Day Response

Available 7 days a week. Call before noon and a licensed technician can be at your property the same afternoon. We don’t make you wait a week for an appointment.

03

Licensed & Fully Insured

Every technician is licensed and we carry full public liability insurance. You’re protected on every job — no surprises, no liability passed to you.

04

Child & Pet Safe

APVMA-approved products in tamper-resistant bait stations. Strict placement protocols on every job. We brief you on every precaution before we start work.

05

Upfront Transparent Pricing

Free inspection and a fully itemised quote before any work begins. No call-out fees, no hidden charges. The price we quote is the price you pay.

06

Written Guarantee on All Work

If mice re-enter through a treated area during the warranty period, we return and fix it at no cost. That’s our commitment — in writing, every time.

Customer Reviews

What Customers Say About Our Mice Control

4.9 Google Rating  ·  100+ Verified Reviews

★★★★★

“Mouse droppings all through my kitchen cupboards. Called in the morning and they were here by lunchtime. Found a tiny gap behind the dishwasher I would never have noticed. Sealed it, treated the kitchen — zero signs of mice since. Brilliant service.”

RB
Rachel B.
Verified Google Review · Brunswick
★★★★★

“We’d been buying traps from Bunnings for three months and never got on top of it. One visit from this team and it was done properly. They explained that the mice were coming in through a weep hole under our front door — something we’d never have found ourselves.”

NC
Nathan C.
Verified Google Review · Fitzroy
★★★★★

“My daughter has asthma and we thought it was getting worse for no reason. Turns out we had a mouse infestation inside the walls. After the treatment and sanitation our technician did, her symptoms improved dramatically within two weeks. Cannot recommend highly enough.”

KM
Karen M.
Verified Google Review · Richmond
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  • No call-out fee for on-site inspections
  • Full itemised quote before any work begins
  • Licensed technicians on every job
  • Child and pet safe treatments as standard
  • Written guarantee on all treatment and sealing work
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Mice Control Melbourne — Frequently Asked Questions

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Look for small dark droppings (3–6mm) near food sources or along skirting boards, gnaw marks on packaging or wiring, scratching sounds in walls at night, a musky smell from enclosed spaces, and grease smear marks along walls. One mouse visible during daylight hours means many more are hiding.
A house mouse can squeeze through a gap as small as 4mm — about the size of a pencil eraser. This is why DIY gap-filling with expanding foam rarely works. Professional sealing with steel wool and commercial sealant is the only lasting fix for 4mm entry points.
Mice move indoors during Melbourne’s cooler months — typically May through August — seeking warmth, food, and nesting sites. Older homes in Brunswick, Fitzroy, and Richmond face the highest risk due to terrace construction and older foundations with many 4mm entry points. Once inside, mice breed rapidly.
Supermarket traps and bait can reduce visible mouse numbers temporarily, but they rarely solve the infestation. They don’t seal entry points — so new mice keep entering. They don’t reach nests hidden in wall cavities. And they don’t remove the scent trails that attract more mice. Professional treatment addresses all of these — especially the sealing.
House mice breed from 6 weeks old. A female produces 5 to 10 litters per year with 6 to 12 pups each litter. A pair of mice can become a colony of over 200 within three months. Acting quickly is critical — every week of delay means a significantly larger, harder-to-treat infestation.
Yes. We use APVMA-approved rodenticides placed in tamper-resistant bait stations that children and pets cannot access. Our technicians follow strict child and pet safe placement protocols and will brief you on precautions before starting work.
Cost depends on property size and infestation severity. We provide a free on-site inspection and a fully itemised quote before any work starts. No call-out fees, no hidden charges. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Yes. Mice carry Hantavirus, Salmonella, and Leptospirosis. Their droppings and urine protein are potent allergens directly linked to childhood asthma attacks. A single mouse leaves up to 80 droppings per night across kitchen surfaces. The health risk starts the night they arrive.
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