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Rodent Exterminator Victoria | Rat and Mouse Control Specialists
Rats or mice getting in? We are the rodent exterminator Victoria homes call to treat, seal and warrant the fix. Treatment from $179. Call 0435 073 966 today.
Rodent treatment Victoria price list
Clear numbers, set before anyone visits. Your home falls into one of four tiers, and the written price does not move once agreed.
Single level home
from$179
- Units, townhouses and houses
- Roof space and subfloor checked
- Locked bait stations fitted
- Gaps recorded with photos
- Written service report
Two level or larger home
from$229
- Two storeys or four bedrooms plus
- Every level and the roof space
- Additional stations as needed
- Gaps recorded with photos
- Written service report
Treat and seal
from$329
- Complete treatment visit
- Three priority gaps closed
- Galvanised mesh and steel plate
- Warranty on sealed points
- Before and after images
Whole home exclusion
from$449
- Complete treatment visit
- All reachable gaps closed
- Eaves, vents, pipes, weep holes
- Warranty on sealed points
- Before and after images
Also available
- Inspection with report from $129, credited when you proceed
- Dead rodent removal from $149
- Commercial premises priced per site in writing
Every figure includes GST. Unusually large homes or severe activity are priced in writing before a visit is booked.
What does a rodent exterminator Victoria homes can trust actually do?
Reviewed by the Rodent Controller VIC team, updated September 2026
A proper rodent job has three stages. First comes a close look at the roof space, subfloor, wall lines and garden to confirm whether you have rats or mice, which species, and where they are travelling. Second, bait goes only into locked, tamper-resistant stations positioned along those travel routes, never scattered loose.
Third, and most often skipped, the gaps get closed. Victoria's Department of Health notes a mouse can use an opening of around 8 mm, and the national industry code for rodent management treats keeping rodents out of a building as the lasting answer rather than bait on its own.
You finish with a written report showing station positions, what was found and which openings were sealed, plus the warranty terms for those openings.
| Single level treatment | From $179 inc GST |
|---|---|
| Two level treatment | From $229 inc GST |
| Treat and seal | From $329 inc GST |
| Whole home exclusion | From $449 inc GST |
| Stations | Locked and tamper resistant |
| Mouse sized gap | Around 8 mm |
| Warranty | 12 months on sealed points |
| Service area | Victoria wide, call to confirm |
Rodent control Victoria homes get, in five stages
The same order on every property, so the problem is dealt with inside and then shut out.
Survey
Roof space, subfloor, kitchen, laundry and yard examined for droppings, gnawing, rub marks and nests.
Confirm
Rat or mouse identified, species named and travel routes mapped.
Station
Locked, tamper-resistant stations set on the routes, each position written down.
Close
Openings sealed with galvanised mesh, steel plate and weatherproof sealant.
Record
Written report, photos of sealed points and warranty terms sent to you.
Rodent pest control Victoria: our standard against a bait only visit
Plenty of visits end at bait. These are the differences you are paying for.
| What happens | Bait only visit | Rodent Controller VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price given | Often by phone, changes on the day | Published list, quoted in writing |
| Species identified | Rarely | Always, rat or mouse and which one |
| How bait is used | Sometimes loose in the roof | Locked stations on travel routes |
| Entry points | Mentioned, if at all | Photographed and sealed on request |
| Warranty | None or verbal | 12 months in writing on sealed points |
| Paperwork | An invoice | Report with station map and photos |
The difference that matters most is the last three rows. Bait deals with today, sealing deals with next season.
Rats and mice found in Victorian homes
Three species account for nearly every call. Each behaves differently, so each gets a different plan.
House mouse
Mus musculus- How to tell
- Small and grey brown with big ears; droppings roughly the size of a rice grain.
- Usual hiding place
- Wall cavities, pantries, behind the oven and under the dishwasher.
- Our approach
- More stations placed close together, and the tiny gaps around pipes sealed.
Roof rat
Rattus rattus- How to tell
- Sleek and dark with a pointed snout and a tail longer than its body.
- Usual hiding place
- Roof spaces and wall voids, reached by trees, vines and power lines.
- Our approach
- Stations up in the roof space, branches trimmed back, eaves and vents closed.
Norway rat
Rattus norvegicus- How to tell
- Bulky and brown grey with a blunt nose and a shorter, thicker tail.
- Usual hiding place
- Burrows under sheds and slabs, broken drains and subfloors.
- Our approach
- Stations along walls and fences, drain issues flagged, low gaps sealed.
When to call for rodent control near me
Rodents avoid people, so the clues usually appear well before a sighting.
Night time scratching
Quick scurrying or chewing in the ceiling or walls once the house goes quiet.
Droppings in cupboards
Dark pellets in the pantry, beneath the sink or along the skirting boards.
Chewed packaging or cables
Bitten food boxes, gnawed plastic pipes or damaged wiring in the roof.
A stale ammonia odour
A sharp, musty smell that lingers in a cupboard or one room.
Dark smudges
Greasy marks along beams and the edges of holes where bodies brush past.
Garden damage
Fruit gnawed on the tree, burrows under the shed or a raided compost bin.
Why rodent proofing matters as much as bait
Four points from government and industry sources shape how every job is quoted.
Tiny gaps count
Victoria's Department of Health advises that mice can squeeze through openings of about 8 mm, so small holes need closing too.
Exclusion is the long game
The industry code for rodent management treats keeping rodents out of buildings as the lasting solution, not bait by itself.
Wiring is at risk
The same code notes that gnawed electrical cabling is common and has been linked to faults and even fires.
Insurance rarely helps
CHOICE found most home policies with animal cover exclude vermin damage, so repairs usually fall to the owner.
Rodent proofing that finishes the job
Once activity drops, we close the openings rodents were using. Materials are chosen so they cannot be chewed through or pushed aside.
- Eaves, fascia and roof edge gaps
- Wall vents and brick weep holes
- Pipe, cable and air conditioning penetrations
- Garage door edges and worn door seals
- Each sealed point photographed for your warranty
- Applies to
- Each opening we seal
- Term
- 12 months
- If rodents use it again
- We return at no cost
- Renewal fee
- None
Rodent Controller VIC · Victoria
Rodent control services Victoria backed in writing
Every opening we close is listed, photographed and warranted for 12 months. Should rodents come back through one of those points, we return and repair it free.
Treatment visits without sealing are not warranted, because the gaps remain open. We always show you those gaps so the decision is yours.
- Terms set out in your report
- Photo record of each sealed point
- No annual or renewal charge
Rat and mouse prevention after treatment
Simple habits make your property far less appealing to the next visitor.
Store pantry food in sealed hard containers.
Bring pet food and water bowls in overnight.
Pick up fallen fruit and keep compost in a closed bin.
Trim branches and creepers back from the roofline.
Keep firewood and garden clutter away from walls.
Call early at the first dropping, before rodents breed.
Victoria rodent control across the state
We service homes and businesses across Victoria, from growth corridors to regional cities and coastal peninsulas.
- Geelong
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- Mornington Peninsula
- Bellarine Peninsula
- Surf Coast
- Macedon Ranges
- Yarra Ranges
- Dandenong Ranges
- Casey
- Cardinia
- Wyndham
- Hume
- Whittlesea
- Nillumbik
- Latrobe Valley
- Baw Baw
- Bass Coast
- Mount Alexander
- Moorabool
- Greater Shepparton
- Wodonga
- Warrnambool
- Mildura
Your area not shown? Call with your town and we will confirm availability and the soonest visit.
Rodent control Mornington Peninsula. Weekenders and holiday houses can stay closed for months, giving mice time to settle before anyone notices. We handle treatment and sealing across the Peninsula.
Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine. Coastal gardens, fruit trees and older timber homes suit roof rats, which reach the roofline along vines and fences.
Ballarat, Bendigo and the goldfields. Colder nights drive mice indoors, and period homes on stumps leave plenty of low openings.
Grain and farming districts. Mouse numbers can surge after harvest, and sheds, silos and farmhouses feel it first.
Rodent Exterminator Victoria FAQs
Unsure whether it is rats or mice? Describe the noise or droppings and a specialist will usually know straight away.
Call 0435 073 966How much does a rodent exterminator cost in Victoria?
Treatment starts from $179 including GST for a single level home and from $229 for two levels. Treat and seal starts from $329, and whole home exclusion from $449.
Is rodent control near me available in my town?
We service Victoria widely. If you searched rodent control near me, rat and mice control near me, rat control near me or rodent control services near me, ring with your town and we will confirm the next visit.
Do you offer rodent control Mornington Peninsula wide?
Yes. We provide rodent control Mornington Peninsula homes and holiday houses need, including sealing after treatment.
Can one visit cover rat and mice control Victoria homes need?
Yes. When both are present, a single visit treats rats and mice together, with station placement suited to each.
What is included in rodent pest control Victoria visits?
Every rodent pest control Victoria visit includes a survey, species identification, locked stations, photos of entry points and a written report.
How quickly does rodent treatment Victoria homes receive work?
Most rodent treatment Victoria households receive shows reduced activity within one to two weeks. Mice sometimes take longer because they nibble from many spots.
What makes rodent control services Victoria wide worth comparing?
Look for rodent control services Victoria residents can check in advance: a published price, locked stations, sealing and a written warranty.
Do you work as a rat exterminator near me and a mice exterminator near me?
Yes. Whether you searched rat exterminator near me or mice exterminator near me, the same specialists handle both, adjusting the plan to the species.
Is pest control and rodent control the same service?
Not quite. General pest control and rodent control are often bundled, but rodents need station placement and gap sealing that a general spray visit does not include.
How are bait stations placed around children and pets?
We only use locked, tamper-resistant stations positioned away from where children and pets can reach, with registered products applied according to the label. Mention pets when booking.
Could a rodent die inside a wall after treatment?
It can happen with any baiting, and we tell you before starting. If an odour appears, dead rodent removal starts from $149.
Why do rodents keep returning after other treatments?
Usually because the openings were never closed. Treat and seal breaks that cycle.
Does my home insurance cover rodent damage?
Most policies exclude vermin damage, so chewed wiring and insulation are normally the owner's cost.
How long is the warranty?
Every opening we seal carries a 12-month written warranty with no renewal charge.
Book a rodent exterminator Victoria homes rely on
A published price list from $179 inc GST, locked stations, sealed openings and a 12-month written warranty.