Professional Rat Control Services in Melbourne

Q: What keeps rats away permanently?

The best method to keep rats away permanently is to employ rat extermination services like Pestline. After this, alongside our professional advice, we encourage you to seal off any potential entry points and eliminate open food sources. It is best to take a proactive approach to ensure that no rats can enter again.

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Rats are a very common problem to homeowners and can carry diseases, which is why it’s crucial to protect your home and yourselves by employing rat control and rodent removal solutions. There are currently over 60 described species of rats in Australia, and they occupy a wide range of habitats across the country. Rat removal is vital to ensure the cleanliness of your property and the well-being of your family/ friends/ staff.

Urgent Rat Extermination Services

If rats are found to be in or around your home, they can cause a lot of damage to the property. They never move alone, which means that if you see just one, many others are likely nearby. If they are not dealt with promptly without rat removal, before you know it they can reproduce and get to plague proportions.
Being nocturnal, they will usually only come out of their hiding spots at night scouring for foods in your pantry and storage areas. If they are spotted during the daytime, it means that there is more than a couple here and there, and you should call in rat control quickly to avoid the infestation becoming more widespread.
Rats will consume or spoil your food, cover your kitchen top, floors and tabletops with droppings; and urinate everywhere in the process. These waste-dropping rats are responsible for the spread of a whole host of diseases such as Leptospirosis, Hantavirus and bubonic plague. That’s why expert rat removal in Melbourne is so important, as densely populated areas make it easier for diseases like these to spread.

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Head Office: 1300 361 646

Phone: 0422 154 330

Email: info@pestline.com.au

Address: Monterey Blvd, Frankston North VIC 3200

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Our Rat Removal Services

Using our latest equipment and techniques, our rat exterminators will carry out a concrete rat removal plan that will eradicate the rodent from your home. We will give you the best advice on how to keep your property from any further rat infestations. For professional rat control in Melbourne and surrounding areas like Dandenong, Frankston, Kingston and South East Melbourne Suburbs, book an appointment online or call an expert rat exterminator on 1300 361 646 today. Check out our other residential or commercial pest control services if you have more than one pest problem.

Want to learn more? Read our guide on how to get rid of mice and rats in the house for practical tips, prevention steps and when to call a professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers

Can house rats hurt you?

House rats can hurt you because not only do they carry a mean bite, they are also known to carry diseases and parasites harmful to human health. This can be spread from more than just biting, but also scratches and even contact with their fur or rat droppings. House rats can also cause property damage, such as by chewing through wires or insulation, that can cause a fire risk. Always contact a pest professional if you think you have a house rat infestation.

What attracts rats to your house?

Rats, like us, have necessities and provided you have a source or food and a dark, sheltered area, your home can be an attractive place for a rat colony. Rats like to nest in warm and dark areas, including basements and storage areas.

Will rats leave on their own?

Rats will not normally leave unless food and shelter are no longer available. We encourage you to reduce your open food sources as much as possible, but we also understand that it can be difficult, such as if you have pets that you need to feed. We encourage you to consider a professional rat exterminator that can keep the rats away long-term.

Does one rat mean more?

Yes, one rat can mean that there are more. Rats are quick to reproduce and often scurry in the night, so if you see a rat (particularly one in daylight), it often means that there are more that you have not yet discovered.

What keeps rats away permanently?

The best method to keep rats away permanently are to employ rat extermination services like Pestline. After this, alongside our professional advice, we encourage you to seal off any potential entry points and eliminate open food sources. It is best to take a proactive approach to ensure that no rats can enter again.

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