Rat Removal Service Melbourne
Rats in your Melbourne home or business? Martin Pest Control removes them completely — APVMA-certified, tamper-proof baiting, free inspection, child and pet safe.
Rats are not a problem that resolves itself — a single breeding pair can produce up to 700 offspring in twelve months. Our licensed technicians identify the species, locate every nesting site, eliminate the entire colony with professional-grade baiting, and seal entry points so they cannot return.
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Health Warning: Rats carry leptospirosis, salmonella, and E. coli transmitted through urine and droppings. They also introduce fleas and mites into your home. Do not handle droppings or nesting material with bare hands. Keep children and pets away from affected areas and call a licensed professional immediately.
Melbourne’s Most Trusted Rat Removal Specialists
We are a dedicated, APVMA-certified team with years of experience eliminating rat infestations from Melbourne homes, restaurants, and commercial premises. Whether it's Roof rats or Norway rats, we provide a 6-month warranty on every job.
APVMA-Certified Technician · Specialist rodent entry-point identification
What Melbourne Residents Are Saying
Found a massive hive under our eaves on a Sunday. Martin had a technician at our door within three hours. Professional, thorough and the hive was completely removed. Outstanding service — would not hesitate to call again.
Reasonable pricing, same-day response and the job was done properly first time. They inspected our full roof cavity, not just the visible nest. The technician explained every step clearly before starting. Very professional.
My daughter is severely allergic to bee stings so I was extremely worried. Martin came the same afternoon, treated the area with great care and gave us a full prevention report. I genuinely cannot recommend them highly enough.
Rats Gnaw Through Electrical Wiring — A Leading Cause of House Fires
Roof rats nesting in Melbourne’s homes gnaw through electrical cables, insulation, and timber every night they are active. This damage causes short circuits and house fires often attributed to ‘electrical faults.’ Every night you hear scratching in the roof, that risk is accumulating.
Complete Pest Control for Melbourne
Complete rat colony elimination for roof voids, wall cavities, subfloors, gardens, and commercial premises. Tamper-proof bait stations, species-specific treatment, entry point identification, and a 6-month warranty on every job.
How We Eliminate Rats — Step by Step
A thorough, species-specific approach that eliminates the entire rat colony — not just the individuals you see or hear — from your first call to your written service report.
Contact us 24/7. Tell us what you have seen or heard and your address. We provide immediate safety advice and confirm same-day technician availability.
Our certified technician inspects the roof void, subfloor, and perimeter to identify the species, locate nesting sites, and assess the infestation severity.
We place APVMA-approved rodenticide in tamper-proof bait stations at active nesting points. The colony is typically controlled within 14 to 28 days.
We provide a written report detailing nesting sites and entry points. Our 6-month warranty covers any return of activity in the treated areas.
Rat Populations are at Record Levels — They Move Indoors in Autumn
Melbourne’s established suburbs and older housing have driven rat populations to near-record levels. As temperatures drop in March and April, roof rats and Norway rats aggressively push indoors seeking warmth. Properties without sealed entry points are especially vulnerable every autumn. Call us to secure your home before they establish a nest.
How to Prevent Rat Infestations
Loose rodenticide placed in roof voids without tamper-proof stations creates a serious poisoning risk for pets and native wildlife. Always use a licensed professional for safe, station-based baiting inside the home.
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Available 7 days a week across all Melbourne suburbs. Same-day appointments are prioritised for urgent infestations.
Specialist technician identifying rodent entry points during a property inspection
Roof rats enter through gaps the size of a 20-cent coin — around broken fascia boards, soffit vents, and pipe penetrations. Norway rats burrow under slab edges and broken subfloor vents. We identify every relevant entry point and advise on sealing priorities after every treatment.
Store all food in sealed containers, secure compost bins, and empty bins daily. Remove pet food bowls overnight and pick up fallen garden fruit promptly. A consistent food source is the primary reason rats return after treatment, so hygiene is critical.
Norway rats nest in burrows under decking or stacked timber near buildings. Roof rats use overhanging branches as bridges to your roofline. Clear garden clutter away from external walls and trim branches to at least 1.5 metres from the roof edge.
Scratching in the roof, a single dropping, or a gnaw mark are early warnings. A pair of rats can produce 400 to 700 offspring in a year. Calling us early means treating a small infestation rather than a massive, multi-generational colony.
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Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency call-outs across all Melbourne suburbs.
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Contact Martin Pest Control Melbourne today for a free on-site inspection and upfront quote. Professional rat removal across all Melbourne suburbs — tamper-proof baiting, entry point identification, 6-month warranty and same-day emergency appointments available every day of the year.