Rat Control
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Licensed rat removal, approved baiting, entry point sealing, and carcass sanitation. We don’t just kill the rats — we make sure they can’t come back.
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Melbourne Has a Rat Problem. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Melbourne’s rat population has reached record numbers. Urban growth, older housing stock, and the city’s wet winters have created near-perfect conditions for Norway rats and roof rats to thrive. Post-war homes in suburbs like Footscray, Thomastown, and Coburg — with settled foundations and warped timber vents — offer easy entry points. Rats can squeeze through a gap as small as 12mm.
Rats are nocturnal. They stay hidden. By the time you see one during daylight hours, the infestation is already well established — you may have dozens more in your walls and roof.
⚠ Important: A single pair of rats can produce up to 200 offspring in four months. Acting quickly is the single most important thing you can do. Every week of delay means a larger, harder-to-treat infestation.
Real Rat Jobs Across Melbourne
Every job is handled with the same four-step process — inspect, treat, seal, sanitise. Here’s our team in action.
Two Rat Species Found in Melbourne Homes
The treatment strategy is completely different for each species. Correct identification is the first thing we do on every job.
Norway Rat
Rattus norvegicus (Brown Rat)The largest rat in Melbourne, typically 200–400g with a blunt snout. Norway rats are ground-dwellers. They burrow under foundations, concrete slabs, garden decking, and compost heaps. Their burrows often go unnoticed until structural damage is visible.
- Squeezes through gaps as small as 12mm
- Burrows up to 50cm deep under foundations
- Primary vector for Leptospirosis and Salmonella
- Requires ground-level baiting strategy
- Most active in Melbourne’s inner-west, riverside suburbs
Roof Rat
Rattus rattus (Black Rat)Smaller and more agile than the Norway rat, with large ears and a pointed snout. Roof rats are excellent climbers — they use overhanging tree branches and ivy to reach your gutters and roof tiles, then nest in ceiling voids and wall cavities.
- The source of scratching sounds in your ceiling at night
- Gnaw through electrical wiring — a direct fire risk
- Contaminate roof insulation with urine and droppings
- Require bait stations placed in ceiling voids
- Common across all Melbourne suburbs with mature trees
Complete Rat Control — Inspect, Treat, Seal & Clean
Four steps to a permanently rat-free property. We don’t cut corners on any of them.
01 — Inspect
Rat Inspection & Detection
Full audit of roof void, subfloor, wall cavities, kitchen, and perimeter. We confirm the rat species, map all active harborage points and run paths, and locate every entry hole before treatment begins. No guesswork.
Rat Extermination Treatment
Norway rats need ground-level bait stations. Roof rats need bait in the ceiling void. We use approved rodenticides in tamper-resistant stations — the right product in the right place, with strict child and pet safe protocols.
03 — Seal
Entry Point Sealing
Every gap, crack, and opening sealed with steel mesh and commercial-grade sealant. This is what makes treatment permanent. Baiting alone won’t stop new rats entering — sealing every 12mm gap is the only lasting fix.
04 — Clean
Carcass Removal & Sanitation
Dead rats inside walls and ceiling voids release toxic gases and attract blowflies. We locate carcasses using specialist equipment, remove them safely, and treat affected areas with hospital-grade disinfectant to eliminate odour and pathogens.
8 Signs You Have Rats in Your Home
Rats are nocturnal and highly secretive. By the time you see one, you likely have many more. Here’s what to look for.
- Dark droppings — About the size of a large rice grain, found near food sources, along skirting boards, or in cupboards
- Scratching at night — Thumping and scratching in the ceiling or wall voids — the classic sign of roof rats
- Gnaw marks — On electrical wiring, timber, plastic pipes, and food packaging
- Greasy smear marks — Dark oily rub marks along walls and skirting boards from their fur
- Garden burrows — Norway rats dig burrows near compost heaps, under decking, and along fence lines
- Nesting material — Shredded paper, insulation, or fabric in hidden corners and wall cavities
- Ammonia odour — Strong smell from concentrated urine in roof voids or enclosed spaces
- Agitated pets — Dogs and cats detect rat activity in walls long before humans do
Our 4-Step Rat Removal Process
Designed to eliminate the infestation, seal the property, and prevent return. Every step backed by our written guarantee.
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Contact us 7 days a week. We give you advice on what to do before we arrive — and critically, what not to do.
On-Site Inspection
We confirm the species, find every entry point, and map the infestation before putting together a treatment plan.
Targeted Treatment
Species-specific baiting, trapping, and exclusion — the right approach for Norway rats is different to roof rats.
Seal & Sanitise
Every entry point sealed. Carcasses removed. Written guarantee issued. If rats return through a treated area, we come back free.
Diseases Rats Spread in Melbourne
Rats are not just a nuisance. They carry pathogens that cause serious — sometimes fatal — illness in humans. Don’t delay treatment.
Leptospirosis
Spread through rat urine contaminating water, soil, and surfaces. Advanced cases — Weil’s Disease — cause severe kidney and liver failure. Melbourne’s riverside suburbs, inner-west, and homes near waterways face the highest risk. Households with dogs are particularly vulnerable.
Hantavirus
Transmitted through contact with infected rat droppings, urine, or saliva — including airborne particles when droppings are disturbed. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome carries a mortality rate of up to 36%. Never sweep rat droppings without professional PPE.
Salmonella
Rats contaminate food prep surfaces, utensils, and packaging with their droppings and urine. A rat leaves up to 40 droppings per night in your kitchen. Salmonellosis causes severe gastroenteritis — dangerous for children, elderly, and anyone immunocompromised.
Rat Bite Fever
Caused by bacteria in rat saliva — transmitted through bites, scratches, or contact with a dead rat. Symptoms include fever, rash, and joint pain. Untreated, it can progress to endocarditis and meningitis. Children face the highest risk when rats access living areas.
Asthma & Allergies
Rat dander, urine proteins, and droppings are potent allergens. Research links rat allergen exposure to worsening childhood asthma and severe allergic rhinitis. If your family has unexplained respiratory symptoms, a hidden rat infestation may be the cause.
Every Day You Wait, the Risk Grows
More droppings on your surfaces. More allergens in your air. A larger, harder-to-treat infestation. Act now.
Free Inspection TodayA Single Rat Sighting Is Rarely Just One Rat
Melbourne’s rat populations are smart, secretive, and fast-breeding. Seeing one rat during the day is a sign the colony is already large and under pressure. The average Melbourne home with an untreated infestation sees numbers double every 6–8 weeks. Call today and stop it before it gets worse.
Why Melbourne Homeowners Choose Us for Rat Control
Species-Specific Treatment
Norway rats and roof rats need completely different bait placement strategies. We identify the species first — then apply the right treatment. Most operators don’t bother. We do, every time.
Same-Day Emergency Response
Available Monday to Sunday. Call before noon and in most cases a licensed technician will be at your property the same day — no waiting a week for an appointment slot.
Permanent Sealing — Not Just Baiting
Bait stations alone are a temporary fix. If new rats can still enter through a 12mm gap, the infestation returns. We seal every entry point with steel mesh and sealant — backed by a written guarantee.
Licensed & Fully Insured
Every technician is fully licensed and we carry comprehensive public liability insurance. You’re protected on every job we carry out — no surprises, no liability for you.
Upfront Pricing — No Surprises
Free on-site inspection and a fully itemised quote before any work begins. No call-out fees, no hidden charges, no upsells. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Written Service Guarantee
If rats re-enter through any sealed or treated area during the warranty period, we return and fix it at no extra cost. That’s our commitment — in writing, on every job.
What Our Customers Say About Our Rat Control
4.9 Google Rating · 100+ Verified Reviews
“Heard scratching in the ceiling for weeks. Called these guys and they were at my door the same afternoon. Found two roof rat entry points near the gutter and sealed them completely. It’s been two months — completely silent upstairs now.”
“We had a Norway rat problem under our decking. The technician explained the whole treatment plan before starting — ground-level bait stations and then sealing the gap under our concrete slab. Professional and thorough.”
“Had a terrible smell coming from inside our wall — dead rat. They found it within 20 minutes, removed it, and sprayed the cavity with disinfectant. Smell was gone within 24 hours. Could not be happier with the service.”
Book Your Free Rat Inspection — No Obligation
Available 7 days a week. Same-day appointments across all Melbourne suburbs.
- 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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