Melbourne pest guide
I am hearing noises in the roof/walls. I cant sleep. Help? What is it?
General information only. Pest risks and appropriate treatments vary by property, pest species and site conditions. Arrange an inspection for property-specific advice.
Key takeaways
How to know the cause behind the noises?
Noises: The noises created in your roof or walls may give a hint of whether you have a rat problem or a possum problem. Both rats and possums scrape around their surroundings and create scratching noises. However, rats and mice also cause gnawing sounds, while possums emit vocal sounds.
Sightings: Rats are possums are very agile and usually hide in hard-to-reach places. However, if you can track the direction of the noises, you may try to get sightings of the rodents.
How to prevent rodents from invading your home?
Installing valley and gutter guards
Repairing even minor damages in the roof and the building that could potentially act as an entry point for rodents.
Installing rat and mice treatment
Why should you get rid of rats and possums at the soonest?
Possums are relatively harmless animals that would tend to stay out of your way. However, both rats and possums can severely damage insulations of electrical wirings by chewing through them. In numerous incidents in the past, rodents have caused fires by chewing up electrical cables and this is why professional pest control services are a must.
Rats and mice, in general, also carry a variety of diseases that they can easily pass on to the inhabitants of the home. The droppings of rodents attract various insects to nest and breed, which results in the spread of diseases. Moreover, the very presence of rats, mice or possums is unsettling and can deprive you of the peace of mind you seek while sleeping.