Rat and mice control across VictoriaPrices published from $179 inc GST12-month proofing warranty
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Rodent Control Victoria | Rat and Mice Control
Rats or mice in the house? Our rodent control Victoria team treats the problem and seals the way in. Treatment from $179. Call 0435 073 966 for a free quote.
Rodent treatment Victoria prices, published
Most rodent companies only quote over the phone. Ours are here, and your price is quoted in writing before any work starts.
Rodent treatment, single storey
from$179
- Houses, units and townhouses
- Roof void and subfloor inspected
- Lockable bait stations placed
- Entry points found and shown to you
- Written treatment report
Rodent treatment, double storey
from$229
- Double storey or 4+ bedrooms
- Both levels and roof void checked
- Extra stations where activity is found
- Entry points found and shown to you
- Written treatment report
Treatment and entry sealing
from$329
- Full rodent treatment
- Up to 3 priority entry points sealed
- Galvanised mesh and metal, not foam
- 12-month written warranty on sealed points
- Before and after photos
Full rodent proofing
from$449
- Full rodent treatment
- Every accessible entry point sealed
- Roofline, vents, pipes and weep holes
- 12-month written warranty on sealed points
- Before and after photos
Also priced
- Inspection and report from $129, credited if you book treatment
- Dead rodent removal from $149
- Upfront written quotes across our Victorian service areas
All prices include GST. Large homes, heavy infestations and commercial sites are quoted in writing before we start.
How does rodent control Victoria homes need actually work?
Reviewed by the Rodent Control Victoria team, updated September 2026
Good rodent control has two halves. The first knocks down the rats or mice already living in the house, using lockable, tamper-resistant bait stations placed on their runways in the roof void, subfloor and along walls. The second stops new ones moving in, by finding the gaps they use and sealing them with materials rodents cannot chew.
Baiting alone is temporary. Australia's industry code for rodent management treats keeping rodents out of the building as the long term answer, and the Victorian Department of Health notes that mice can squeeze through gaps as small as 8 mm. A house can be baited clean and be full again by winter if the way in is still open.
Most homes need one treatment visit, a check on activity and then sealing. You get a written report of what we found, where the stations are and which entry points were closed.
| Treatment | From $179 inc GST |
|---|---|
| Double storey | From $229 inc GST |
| Treatment and sealing | From $329 inc GST |
| Full rodent proofing | From $449 inc GST |
| Bait stations | Lockable and tamper resistant |
| Warranty | 12 months on sealed entry points |
| Smallest gap a mouse uses | About 8 mm |
Rodent pest control Victoria homes get on every job
No cut down visit where someone drops bait in the roof and leaves. Every treatment follows the same steps.
Inspection
- Roof void, subfloor and wall lines
- Droppings, rub marks and gnawing mapped
- Rat or mouse, and which species
Identification
- Norway rat, roof rat or house mouse
- Where they nest and how they travel
- Why they chose your house
Treatment
- Lockable tamper-resistant stations
- Placed on runways, out of reach
- APVMA registered products used to the label
Entry points
- Gaps found and photographed
- Shown to you before we quote sealing
- Sealing priced in writing
Hygiene advice
- Food storage and bin changes
- Garden and woodpile fixes
- Safe clean up of droppings
Written report
- Station locations recorded
- Activity found and treated
- Next steps and warranty terms
Every step above is part of your quoted price. When we seal entry points, those points carry a 12-month written warranty.
Signs you need rodent control near me, not a trap from the hardware store
Rodents are quiet and careful, so the evidence usually shows up before the animal does.
Scratching at night
Scurrying or gnawing in the ceiling or walls after dark, often right above the bedrooms.
Droppings
Small dark pellets in the pantry, under the sink, in the roof void or behind appliances.
Gnaw marks
Chewed food packets, skirting boards, plastic pipes or electrical cables.
A stale, musky smell
A sharp ammonia odour in cupboards or a room that gets worse over time.
Grease marks
Dark smudges along walls, beams and gaps where rodents rub as they travel.
Nests and shredded material
Torn paper, insulation or fabric gathered in a hidden corner.
Norway rat, roof rat or house mouse: which one is it?
Victoria homes deal with three rodents. They get in differently, nest differently and need a slightly different plan.
Norway rat
Rattus norvegicus- Looks like
- Large and heavy set, brown grey fur, blunt nose and a tail shorter than its body.
- Where it lives
- Burrows under slabs, sheds and gardens; enters through drains and ground level gaps.
- What works
- Stations along walls and fences, plus sealing at ground level and around pipes.
Roof rat
Rattus rattus- Looks like
- Slimmer and darker, pointed nose, large ears and a tail longer than its body.
- Where it lives
- Climbs trees, fences and cables to nest in roof voids and wall cavities.
- What works
- Stations in the roof void, branches cut back and the roofline sealed.
House mouse
Mus musculus- Looks like
- Small, grey brown, large ears, droppings about the size of a grain of rice.
- Where it lives
- Kitchens, pantries, wall cavities and behind appliances, close to food.
- What works
- Many small stations close together, and gaps as small as 8 mm sealed.
Why rodent control near me should mean sealing, not just bait
These points come from government and industry sources, not from our marketing. They are why every quote we give includes the entry points.
- The Victorian Department of Health advises that mice can get through gaps as small as 8 mm, so small holes matter
- The Australian pest industry code for rodent management treats keeping rodents out of buildings as the long term solution, and warns that bait alone does not guarantee an infestation is gone
- The same code notes that rodents chewing electrical wiring is common and can cause power faults and even fires
- CHOICE found most home insurance policies with animal damage cover exclude damage caused by vermin, so rodent damage is usually yours to pay for
- The APVMA has moved to restrict the strongest rat baits to trained users, which will change what is available off the shelf
Sources: health.vic.gov.au rodent advice; AEPMA Code of Best Practice for Rodent Management (2023); CHOICE home insurance review; APVMA 2026 announcement.
Rodent proofing that keeps rats and mice out after treatment
Once activity is under control, we close the gaps rodents are using. Mesh and metal go where foam and filler would be chewed through in a night.
- Gaps at the roofline, eaves and fascia
- Roof vents, weep holes and wall vents
- Holes around pipes, cables and air conditioning lines
- Gaps under doors, garage roller doors and sheds
- Each sealed point photographed and listed in your warranty
Rodent control mistakes Victoria homes make
Most of the jobs that take longest started with a quick fix from the shelf. These are the ones we see every week.
- 1Loose bait thrown into the roof, where rodents carry it off and it can end up somewhere you did not want it.
- 2Baiting without sealing, so the house is clear for a few weeks and then new rodents walk straight back in.
- 3Blocking holes with expanding foam or steel wool alone, which rats chew through or pull out.
- 4Leaving pet food, bird seed and open bins out, which keeps feeding the problem you are trying to fix.
- Covers
- Each entry point we seal
- Length
- 12 months
- If rodents use a sealed point
- We return and fix it
- Cost
- Included in your price
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Rodent control Victoria warranty on sealed entry points
When your job includes sealing, every entry point we close is covered for 12 months in writing. If rodents get back in through one of those points, we come back and fix it at no charge.
A treatment only visit does not carry the warranty, because the way in is still open. We always show you the entry points so you can decide whether to seal them.
- Warranty terms written on your report
- Photos of each sealed point
- No renewal or service fees
Choosing a rodent exterminator Victoria wide: three questions
Is the price published?
Many firms bundle general pest control and rodent control into one phone quote. A published rodent price means you can compare before anyone visits.
Do they seal, or only bait?
Bait deals with the rodents already inside. If nobody closes the way in, the next ones arrive on schedule.
What are the stations like?
Ask for lockable, tamper-resistant stations placed out of reach, and a written note of where every one is.
Rodent control services Victoria wide
Victoria rodent control for homes and businesses, from the city to regional centres, coastal towns and the Mornington Peninsula.
- Geelong
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- Mornington Peninsula
- Frankston
- Yarra Valley
- Dandenong Ranges
- Werribee
- Melton
- Sunbury
- Pakenham
- Cranbourne
- Warragul
- Traralgon
- Sale
- Bacchus Marsh
- Gisborne
- Kyneton
- Castlemaine
- Torquay
- Drysdale
- Phillip Island
- Wonthaggi
- Shepparton
- Echuca
- Wodonga
- Wangaratta
- Warrnambool
- Horsham
Not listed? Call with your town or suburb and we will confirm availability and the earliest time we can attend.
Rodent control Mornington Peninsula. Holiday homes left empty over winter give mice weeks to move in unnoticed, and coastal gardens feed roof rats. We cover the Peninsula for treatment and proofing.
Rat and mice control near me in Geelong and the Surf Coast. Older weatherboard homes and coastal gardens give roof rats easy routes onto rooflines, and holiday rentals can sit quiet long enough for a nest to settle.
Rodent control in Ballarat and Bendigo. Cold winters push mice indoors, and period homes with suspended timber floors have plenty of gaps at ground level.
Rodent control in regional Victoria. In grain growing areas, mouse numbers can climb after harvest, and farmhouses, sheds and silos are the first buildings they move into.
Rodent Control Victoria FAQs
Not sure whether it is rats or mice? Tell us what you are hearing and where, and we will usually know in a minute.
Call 0435 073 966How much does rodent control cost in Victoria?
Rodent treatment starts from $179 including GST for a single storey home and from $229 for double storey homes. Treatment with up to three entry points sealed is from $329, and full rodent proofing is from $449.
What does a rodent exterminator Victoria homes hire actually do?
A good rodent exterminator Victorian homeowners can trust inspects first, identifies the species, places lockable bait stations on the runways and then seals the gaps the rodents use. Bait without sealing is only half the job.
Is there rodent control near me?
We work across Victoria, from the city to regional centres and the Mornington Peninsula. Whether you searched rodent control near me, rat control near me or rodent control services near me, call with your suburb and we will tell you the next available time.
Do you offer rodent control Mornington Peninsula wide?
Yes. We provide rodent control Mornington Peninsula homes need, including holiday houses that have been empty over winter.
Are you a rat exterminator near me or a mice exterminator near me?
Both. Our technicians treat rats and mice in homes across Victoria, and the plan changes with the species, so a rat exterminator near me search and a mice exterminator near me search lead to the same team.
Can you do rat and mice control Victoria wide in one visit?
Yes. Rat and mice control Victoria homes need often overlaps, and one treatment visit covers both. The stations and their placement are set for whichever rodents are active.
How long does rodent treatment Victoria homes get take to work?
Rodent treatment Victoria homes receive usually shows a drop in activity within one to two weeks. Mice can take longer than rats because they feed in small amounts from many places.
What is included in rodent pest control Victoria services?
Our rodent pest control Victoria visits include an inspection, species identification, lockable bait stations, a list of entry points and a written report. Sealing is priced separately or included in the higher tiers.
Are your rodent control services Victoria wide safe for my children and pets?
We use lockable, tamper-resistant stations placed on rodent runways and out of reach, and APVMA registered products used exactly as the label directs. Tell us about pets and young children when you book so we can plan placement.
Do you need to come back after the first treatment?
Most homes are treated in one visit, with activity checked and entry points sealed as the next step. Heavy infestations may need a second visit, which we price in writing first.
Why can I still hear rodents after treatment?
For the first week or two, rodents that have not yet fed on the bait will still be moving. If activity is not dropping after two weeks, call us and we will check the stations.
Will the rodents die in my walls and smell?
It can happen with any baiting, which is why we tell you before we start. If there is an odour, dead rodent removal is from $149 and we locate the source first.
How do rats and mice get into the house?
Mice need a gap of only about 8 mm, and rats a little larger. Common entries are gaps at the roofline, vents, weep holes, pipes and cables, and under doors.
Does home insurance cover rodent damage?
Usually not. Most policies exclude damage caused by vermin, so chewed wiring, pipes and insulation are normally paid for by the homeowner.
What is the warranty on rodent proofing?
Every entry point we seal is covered for 12 months in writing. If rodents get back in through a sealed point, we return and fix it at no charge.
Book rodent control Victoria homes can rely on
Published prices from $179 inc GST, lockable stations, entry points sealed and a 12-month written warranty.