A house mouse can squeeze through a gap of about 6 mm and a rat through about 12 mm, so seal the small gaps, not just the obvious holes. Work through the six common entry points: door and garage gaps, weep holes and vents, pipe and cable penetrations, the roofline and eaves, the subfloor, and…
Cold and wet Melbourne winters push rats and mice out of garden burrows and outdoor shelters, straight into roof voids, subfloors and garages that stay warm and dry. A roof void near a ducted heating outlet is exactly what a rat is looking for in June — warm, undisturbed, and usually close to food. Scratching…
How Do You Cockroach-Proof a Melbourne Kitchen? German cockroaches hide behind fridges, under dishwashers, and inside microwave vents, not on open surfaces where you normally clean. Even spotless Melbourne kitchens attract cockroaches when warm appliance motors, dripping pipes, or cardboard packaging are present. Sealing plumbing gaps, switching to airtight food containers, and fixing moisture sources…
Walk around any Melbourne suburb early in the morning and you will hear it. Birds settle into roofs, gutters, and ledges as if they own the place. At first, it feels harmless. Then the damage starts. Property owners deal with noise, mess, and ongoing repair costs that never seem to end. Bird netting services in…
Pigeons nesting under solar panels create a common headache for homeowners across Melbourne. The warm space under panels gives birds a sheltered place to build nests. Noise starts early in the morning. Droppings build up around gutters and roof tiles. Over time, the mess affects both the roof and the solar system. Tom’s Pest Control…
If you live in Melbourne and have solar panels, you may have heard scratching or constant cooing from the roof. In many cases, pigeons have settled under the panels. We see this often during roof inspections. Solar panel bird proofing is one of the most requested services across Melbourne because once birds move in, they…
When the Melbourne sun starts to bite, your home should be a place to cool down, not a breeding ground for uninvited guests. In high-risk suburbs like Geelong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Craigieburn, and Frankston, summer heat combined with nearby bushland or new land developments creates a perfect storm for pest activity. If you notice ants trailing across kitchen tiles or…
Melbourne summers get hot. When the temperature rises, people seek air conditioning. Rats do the same. Many think rats only move inside when it is cold. Extreme heat also forces an indoor invasion. See more rat activity? Tom’s Pest Control Melbourne offers answers and solutions. We help you manage this problem. Rats enter during a…
Summer brings warmth, rain, and a surge in pest activity across Melbourne. Season pest control helps you prevent damage, protect health, and save money. You get ahead of termites, ants, cockroaches, wasps, bees, spiders, silverfish, mosquitoes, and flies before small problems turn into expensive repairs. Tom’s Pest Control Melbourne supports you with fast inspection, targeted…
You put solar panels on your roof. You wanted lower power bills. You wanted to help the environment. Everything worked well at first. Then the noise started. You heard cooing and scratching. Your rooftop investment became a home for Melbourne’s pigeons. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Birds love the safe, sheltered space…