Pest control in Melton South

Pests we treat in Melton South

Possums along Toolern Creek

The trees along Toolern Creek and the reserve on Mount Carberry give brushtails good cover, and the houses beside them are a short climb away. A loose tile or an open vent near a tree is the usual way in.

Thumping and scratching above the ceiling at night is usually a brushtail possum. Possums are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975. A brushtail caught in a building must be released no more than 50 metres away, after sunset on the same day, so the lasting fix is finding and sealing the way into your roof.

Rats near the shops and station

Food outlets and bins around Exford Road and Station Road keep rats fed. When they move into nearby homes, they usually head up into the roof, and the scratching starts once the house is quiet.

Droppings in the pantry, chewed packaging or scratching in the roof or under the floor are the usual signs. We treat inside the home, the roof space or underneath it, depending on where the noise is coming from, with up to 2 months' guarantee for properties in normal to average condition.

Cockroaches

Larger cockroaches usually come in from gardens and drains, while German cockroaches breed indoors around kitchens and appliances and need their own treatment. Both are treated inside and outside the home, with up to 2 months' guarantee.

Termites

Termites eat timber from the inside, so the damage often stays hidden until it is serious. If you've noticed mud tubes on walls or skirting boards that sound hollow, book a termite treatment, or start with an inspection-only visit if you just want to know where you stand.

Spiders

Spider treatment covers inside and outside the home, including eaves, window and door frames, fences and garden edges where webs build up.

Wasps and bees

About 80% of European wasp nests are in the ground, often in lawns and garden beds, and the rest are in roofs or wall cavities. Nests grow over summer and peak in early autumn, and a wasp can sting repeatedly when its nest is disturbed. Don't block the entrance or spray it yourself; book a nest treatment instead.

Ants

Ants follow food trails into kitchens and bathrooms and nest under paving, slabs and lawns. We can treat inside, outside or both, with up to 2 months' guarantee.

Fleas and bed bugs

Fleas come in on pets and can live on in carpets after the pet has gone. Bed bugs hide in mattresses, bed frames and furniture seams and usually arrive in luggage or second-hand furniture. Both are treated inside the home, with up to 2 months' guarantee.