Rats or Mice in Your Home?
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Professional rodent control across all of Melbourne using restricted professional-grade products the public can no longer legally buy.
As of March 2026, the most effective rodent baits in Australia have been restricted from public sale. They are gone from Bunnings, Coles, and Woolworths. Every CIMEX rodent treatment uses these professional-grade products, legally, safely, and correctly — giving your home protection that DIY simply cannot provide anymore.
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Why Rodents Are More Than Just an Annoyance
Most Melbourne homeowners hear scratching in the roof and hope it goes away on its own. It never does. Rodents are not just unpleasant, They are a genuine health and structural risk to your home
Here's what makes them so difficult:
They breed extraordinarily fast. A single pair of mice can produce up to 60 offspring in 90 days. A rat pair can be responsible for over 200 descendants in a year. By the time you hear them, the population is already established.
They damage your home. Rodents gnaw constantly on timber framing, insulation, plastic pipes, and electrical wiring. Gnawed electrical cables are one of the leading causes of house fires in Australia. Structural timber, roof insulation, and plumbing are all at risk from sustained rodent activity.
They contaminate food and surfaces. Rodents leave droppings, urine trails, and hair wherever they travel. They contaminate food stores, kitchen surfaces, and roof insulation with bacteria including Salmonella and Leptospira, A potentially serious bacterial infection spread through rodent urine.
They don't leave on their own. Once rodents establish a nest in your roof void, subfloor, or walls, they stay. They have a food source, a shelter, and a safe breeding environment. Without professional intervention, the population grows.
DIY is no longer an option. As of March 2026, the most effective rodenticides in Australia. brodifacoum, bromadiolone, and other SGARs have been restricted from public sale by the APVMA. The products at Bunnings are first-generation baits that are significantly less effective and take much longer to work. Professional treatment is now the only way to access real rodent control.
Rats vs Mice- Different Pests, Different Behaviour, Different Treatment
This Distinction Matters
Understanding which rodent you have is the first step to eliminating them. Rats and mice behave very differently and respond to different baiting and trapping strategies.
🐀 Rats- Roof Rat & Norway Rat
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Roof Rat (Black Rat - Rattus rattus)- The most common rat in Melbourne homes. Excellent climbers, they enter properties through roof lines, overhanging trees, pipes, and gaps at eave level. They nest in roof voids, wall cavities, and dense garden vegetation. You'll hear them running and scratching in the ceiling at night. They are cautious and neophobic suspicious of new objects in their environment, which is why poorly placed traps and bait stations fail.
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Norway Rat (Brown Rat - Rattus norvegicus) Larger, heavier, and predominantly ground-dwelling. Found in subfloors, under concrete slabs, in drains, compost areas, and garden storage. They burrow and create runway paths along walls and fences. Less common in Melbourne homes than roof rats but more commonly found in commercial and industrial properties.
🐭 Mice -
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House Mouse Smaller, faster breeding, and far more adaptable than rats. Mice can squeeze through a gap the size of a 10-cent coin. They nest inside walls, under kitchen appliances, in insulation, and in stored materials. They are less neophobic than rats — more likely to investigate new bait stations quickly. However their rapid breeding cycle means an infestation can re-establish fast if the entire population is not eliminated and entry points are not sealed.
✅ Licensed access to restricted SGARs- the most effective rodenticides in Australia, legally unavailable to the public
✅ Same-day service across all of Melbourne- book before 12pm for afternoon service
✅ Full property inspection before treatment- we find the nest, not just the runway
✅ Entry point identification included- written list of every access point found
✅ Follow-up visit included- bait take assessment and station replenishment
✅ Monthly monitoring available- Cimex Rodent plan for ongoing professional protection
✅ Treatment certificate on every job- full chemical documentation
✅ Licensed & insured- certified pest management professionals
✅ All of Melbourne covered- same-day response across the entire city
Why Melbourne Chooses Cimex for Rodent Control
Treatment eliminates the current infestation. Prevention reduces the likelihood of the next one. Here is what you can do:
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Seal entry points — gaps at eave level, around pipes, weep holes, and cracks in the foundation. We provide a full entry point list after every inspection
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Remove food sources — store all food in sealed hard containers, not bags or cardboard. Don't leave pet food out overnight. Keep compost bins sealed
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Remove harbourage — clear dense garden beds away from the house perimeter, remove timber and debris piles, keep wood storage off the ground
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Trim overhanging trees — roof rats use branches as highways to access rooflines. Keep all branches at least 1.5 metres from your roof edge
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Fix moisture issues — fix leaking pipes and poor drainage. Rodents seek water sources actively
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Keep your subfloor dry and ventilated — subfloor moisture attracts rodents and creates ideal nesting conditions
We document every conducive condition found during your inspection and provide written recommendations — so you know exactly what to address after treatment.