Rats and Mice Invade Your Melbourne Home
Rodents are attracted to warmth, food, and shelter. Common causes include uncovered rubbish bins, pet food left out overnight, clutter inside the home, gaps in roofs or walls, and overgrown gardens. Removing these attractants makes your home less appealing to rats and mice and reduces infestation risk.
1. Food Sources (H3)
- Uncovered rubbish bins
- Pet food left out overnight
- Food scraps
Even small amounts of food can draw rats and mice into a property and encourage them to stay.
2. Clutter Inside the Home
Cluttered areas provide ideal hiding and nesting spaces. Storage rooms, garages, and unused spaces allow rodents to remain undisturbed while establishing nests.
3. Structural Gaps
- Openings in roofs or walls
- Small cracks
- Unsealed entry points
These gaps give rats and mice easy access indoors, protecting them from weather and predators.
4. Overgrown Gardens
Dense vegetation near the home creates shelter and safe movement pathways, increasing the risk of rodents entering roof spaces and wall cavities