Rats and mice move into Ocean Grove homes as the weather cools and the holiday crowds leave. Roof rats run along fences, power lines and overhanging branches and slip into the roof through gaps in the eaves. Norway rats dig burrows under sheds, decks and along drains. House mice squeeze through tiny gaps and nest in wall cavities, kitchen kick boards and stored boxes. Beach houses that sit empty for weeks are an easy target.
When you call, tell us what you have heard or found, such as droppings, chewed packets, gnawed cables or scratching at night. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who handles rodent work on the Bellarine every week.
- Lockable bait stations in the roof space, subfloor and shed
- Traps in kitchens and living areas where bait does not suit
- A check of eaves, vents, decks and pipe entries for gaps
- Advice on sealing the entry points the crew finds
- Tips on bins, compost, fallen fruit and pet food outside
Tell us about dogs, cats and young children when you book, so the crew can place bait where they cannot reach it. Store food in sealed containers, keep bins lidded and clear away fallen fruit and pet food. It can take one to two weeks for activity to stop as the rodents feed on the bait, and a smell in the roof for a short time is normal.
If you own a short stay home in Ocean Grove, a check before winter helps stop rodents settling in while the house is empty. Call 03 7053 9843 to book rat and mouse control.