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Rat Control Melbourne
Rats are seeking food and shelter and will 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.
During winter rats will persist in finding shelter more than other seasons, to protect themselves and their pups from the cold. It’s important to prepare your home and ensure you’re not inviting an infestation during winter.
A regular pest inspection will ensure that any access points or conditions that attract rats are eliminated. Preventive routine inspections are recommended if you’ve had problems with rats in the past. If you do happen to have an infestation, our professional technicians have a good handle on 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 rats 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 rats and 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 rodents. These young can reproduce three months after birth, so within one year, a single pair of rodents can be responsible for as many 400 – 700 little pests.
Let us do the dirty work and remove rats from your property
Our experts delivering rat control services in Melbourne know that nests are often found close to where they scavenge for food and water. Rats 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 rat pest control, our expert onsite team will identify the extent of rat infestation, access points and scope of the problem. We’ll recommend the right solution for you on the day and immediately get to work.
Rat 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 rat infestation
Here are typical signs of a rat 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 – Rats 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 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 rats
Here are three effective ways to prevent rats from infesting a home:
- Seal entry points to the home, including small gaps and holes, cracks in walls, around doors, windows, and foundations.
- Eliminate food sources and keep food stored in airtight containers. Clean up crumbs, avoid leaving pet food out overnight, and ensure that garbage bins are tightly sealed.
- Maintain a clean environment because rats are attracted to clutter and debris where they can hide and build nests. Keep your home and yard tidy by removing piles of wood, leaves, and other materials.
I have rats! What’s next?
If you suspect you have a rat 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 rats 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.
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Nathan Fradley4 June 2025Professional and easy to work with. Clear communication from the start, outlined what they do, the costs involved, and the process. They showed up on time, were unintrusive and explained everything well. Based on my experience recommend Justin and the Pest Police team!Clare Spicer2 June 2025Fantastic service, arrived early which was great. Explained what they were doing, how long it would take, how long we needed to stay away and how long after treatment we needed to be careful. Highly recommend.Mary Walkenhorst24 May 2025We appreciated the friendly and professional approach from the Office Staff and the comprehensive inspection provided by Ben gave us confidence and assurance that termites have not infiltrated our home.Olivia Pedlar15 May 2025Pest police were amazing! They helped us get a building and pest inspection done within 24 hours as we needed it really quickly. They fit us in, did it for a great price, both inspectors called me directly after to explain their findings, had the formal report done that same night and were incredibly kind and easy to work with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!Vikki Murphy13 May 2025Pest police were fantastic. Great service from first phone call right to end of job. Help and questions answered, even came out a second time to explain what I didn't understand. Job site left very clean like no one had been there. Girls in office happy to help. Calls always answered and prompt serviceMichelle Boyce8 May 2025After dodgy jobs and being dismissed from other companies, Nick came in, did a complete and thorough investigation. I am very thankful for the work he completed and comprehensive report I received. Thank you Pest Police, I highly recommend this company.Dion Djapri24 April 2025I had a pest inspection completed through them. They were great and very quick to book me in a time within the same week. My inspector was able to give me a detailed explanation of issues on the spot, as well as recommendations to treat the existing issues and preventative measures as well. I would recommend these inspectors for pest and building. Although I did not do building inspection through them, my inspector did highlight a few issues he had noticed as he walked through the building which was highly appreciated. I was also able to get a report for the issues and treatment proposal same day, which I had needed for my deadline. Thanks Pest Police.shannon dean17 April 2025Very quick turn around and easy service.Sam P16 April 2025Another extremely positive experience with Pest Police! Shelby took my enquiry and instantly remembered us from a previous termite inspection. Nick came out to remove a European wasp nest and was absolutely fantastic. He was right on time, super friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. It’s rare to find a team that’s both professional and personable — I wouldn’t hesitate to call them again or recommend them to anyone dealing with pest issues. Thanks again, Nick and Shelby!Stephen Fisher11 April 2025Brilliant service and product. Great communication from Ben and I would have no hesitation in recommending Pest Police.
