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What Rodent Control Involves

Rodent control is the work of clearing rats and mice from a property and stopping them coming back, which means treating the infestation and sealing the way in. The two parts go together, since baiting or trapping the rodents present does little if the gaps they use are left open for the next ones, so a good treatment pairs the knock-down with proofing. A licensed operator inspects the home to find where the rodents are active and getting in, places bait in tamper-resistant stations and traps where appropriate, seals the entry points, and removes any dead rodents, often returning to check the result. Because rats and mice breed quickly and follow established routes, dealing with them early and thoroughly is easier than waiting until they are well established, since the treatment is only as good as the inspection and the proofing behind it.

This page sits within the wider family of pest work on a Victorian home. Rodent control is a part of pest control with its own methods, since it relies on baiting, trapping and proofing rather than the spraying used for many insects. It shares its proofing approach with services such as bird proofing and possum removal, where sealing the building is also the lasting answer. Knowing how rodent work fits helps you brief the job and choose the right operator.

Rodents are worth dealing with promptly because of the damage and health risks they bring. Rats and mice contaminate food and surfaces, can spread disease, and gnaw constantly, damaging wiring, pipes, insulation and timber, with chewed electrical wiring a genuine fire risk in a roof or wall. They also breed rapidly, so a small problem can become a large one in a matter of weeks. Acting early limits the damage and keeps the job smaller.

This page is the Victorian guide to rodent control: what it costs in 2026, the common rodents, and how a treatment is done. It covers choosing the right approach, the rodenticide, safety and wildlife rules that apply here, and rodent control for rentals and investment properties. It sits alongside the broader guide to pest control in Victoria and the national overview of pest control services.

Rats and Mice in Victorian Homes

Three rodents account for most problems in Victorian homes: the roof rat, the Norway rat and the house mouse. The roof rat, also called the black rat, is an agile climber that favours roof voids, wall cavities and upper levels, and is the rat most often heard running overhead at night. The Norway rat, or brown rat, is larger and stays lower, in subfloors, drains, garden burrows and around the base of buildings. The house mouse is small, breeds prolifically and gets through remarkably small gaps, turning up in kitchens, cupboards and wall spaces, so identifying which rodent is present helps target the baiting, trapping and proofing, since they behave and travel differently.

Rodents move indoors particularly as the weather cools, seeking the warmth, food and shelter a home offers. Autumn and winter are the busiest seasons for rodent activity in Victoria, as rats and mice come inside ahead of the cold, though a property near food sources, water, bushland or open paddocks can see them at any time of year. Once inside, they follow walls and established routes and nest in quiet, sheltered spots such as roof insulation, subfloors and wall cavities. Reducing the food, water and shelter that draw them in is part of keeping them out, since a home that offers less to a rodent is less likely to host one.

The signs of rodents are usually noticeable once you know what to look for. Droppings along skirtings, in cupboards or in the roof, gnaw marks on food packaging, timber or wiring, scratching and scurrying in the walls or ceiling at night, and a musky smell are all common signs, along with smudge marks where rodents repeatedly brush against a surface. Sometimes the first sign is a nest of shredded material in a quiet corner, or food disturbed in the pantry. Any of these is worth acting on early, since rodents multiply quickly. Catching the signs early keeps a minor problem from becoming an infestation.

Rodents reach the inside through surprisingly small gaps, which is why proofing matters so much. A mouse can pass through a gap around the width of a pen, and a rat through one not much larger, so the gaps under doors, around pipes and cables, at weep holes, vents and rooflines, and where the building has settled or weathered all offer a way in. Finding and sealing these is central to lasting control, since a treatment that leaves the gaps open simply invites the next rodent. The building itself has as much say in the problem as the rodents do.

It is worth knowing a little more about the three, since their habits shape the treatment. The roof rat is a nimble climber that travels along beams, pipes and fence lines and nests high up, so it is reached through baiting and trapping in the roof void and along its overhead runs. The Norway rat is heavier and a strong burrower, living in subfloors, drains and burrows around the garden and the base of the building, so it is dealt with lower down and around the perimeter. The house mouse stays close to its food and nests in wall cavities, cupboards and appliances, breeding fast enough that a few can become many in weeks. Knowing which rodent is present, and whether more than one type is, tells the operator where to focus the baiting, trapping and proofing. The same treatment placed in the wrong spot for the species does little.

Much of the rodent pressure on a home comes from outside, which is why the garden and surrounds matter. Compost bins, fruit trees, vegetable patches, poultry runs, pet food and bird seed, and untidy sheds and woodpiles all feed and shelter rodents around a property, giving them a base from which to move indoors. Keeping these in order, securing compost and feed, picking up fallen fruit, and clearing rubbish and cover, reduces the rodent population pressing on the building, which overlaps with the work of garden pest and disease control. A home surrounded by food and shelter will keep drawing rodents no matter how well it is baited inside. Dealing with the exterior is part of a complete approach. The garden and the building are best treated as one.

The health side of a rodent problem is a real reason to act, not just the noise and damage. Rats and mice can contaminate food and surfaces with droppings, urine and hair, and are associated with the spread of disease and the triggering of asthma and allergies, so a rodent problem in a kitchen or living space is a genuine hygiene concern. Their droppings and nesting material need cleaning and sanitising rather than just sweeping away. Where there has been a heavy infestation, a thorough clean-up of the affected areas is part of putting things right. Treating the rodents and cleaning up after them go together.

How Rodent Control Is Done

A rodent treatment starts with an inspection of the property inside and out. The operator looks for where the rodents are active, the routes and runs they use, the nesting sites, and the gaps they are getting in through, checking the roof void, subfloor and perimeter as well as the living areas. This inspection sets the plan, since baiting and proofing placed without finding the activity and the entry points tend to miss the mark. Reading the property correctly is the foundation of an effective treatment, and a careful inspection separates a lasting result from a temporary one.

Baiting is done in tamper-resistant stations placed where rodents travel and away from people and pets. The operator places rodenticide bait in lockable, tamper-resistant stations along the rodents' runs, in the roof, subfloor or around the perimeter, so the bait reaches the rodents while staying out of reach of children, pets and wildlife. Because the most effective baits are now restricted to licensed operators, professional baiting uses products and placement not generally available over the counter. The stations are checked and replenished over the following visits as the rodents take the bait, and secure, well-placed baiting is both safer and more effective than loose bait.

Trapping is used alongside or instead of baiting where it suits the situation. Snap traps and other trapping can be effective in food areas, where bait is not wanted, or where a quick result and the removal of carcasses are preferred, so an operator often combines trapping with baiting and proofing rather than relying on one method. Trapping also avoids the risk of a rodent dying somewhere inaccessible after taking bait. The mix of methods is matched to the property and the rodent. A considered combination usually works better than a single approach.

Proofing the building is the part that turns a treatment into lasting control. Once the activity is being dealt with, the operator seals the gaps rodents are using, fitting door sweeps, sealing around pipes and cables, screening weep holes and vents, and closing gaps at the roofline and subfloor with durable materials rodents cannot easily gnaw through. Proofing is more involved than baiting but it is what stops the problem returning, since a sealed building gives rodents nowhere to get in. A treatment paired with proofing lasts far longer than baiting alone.

Removing dead rodents and cleaning up is part of a thorough job. Where a rodent dies in a roof, wall or subfloor after baiting, the operator can locate and remove it to deal with the smell, and droppings and nesting material are cleaned and the area sanitised, since rodent waste carries health risks. Because rodents can also carry fleas and mites, a follow-up flea treatment is sometimes sensible after a heavy infestation. A clean, sealed building is in far better shape than one simply baited. The clean-up is part of doing the job properly.

Follow-up visits and ongoing monitoring complete rodent control, especially for an established problem. Rodents breed quickly and a single visit rarely clears a heavy infestation, so an operator usually returns to check and replenish the baiting and confirm the proofing is holding, and for ongoing protection a regular monitoring program keeps numbers down. Properties near food sources, water or open land often benefit from a continuing program rather than a one-off. The follow-up is part of getting a result, not an extra. A monitored building stays clear far more reliably than one treated once.

The baiting cycle is worth understanding, since it explains why a treatment usually takes more than one visit. Anticoagulant baits work over a period of days rather than instantly, so after the bait is placed the rodents feed on it over the following days and the population declines gradually, which is why an operator returns to check and replenish the stations. Over these visits the operator gauges how much bait is being taken and adjusts the placement, confirming the activity is dropping. A heavy infestation naturally takes more bait and more visits than a light one to clear fully. Rushing to judge a treatment after a single visit misses how the baiting works. The follow-up visits are part of the method rather than an extra.

One reason to have baiting done professionally is the risk of a rodent dying somewhere inaccessible. When bait is scattered loosely rather than placed thoughtfully, a poisoned rodent can die deep in a wall or roof, leaving an odour that is hard to trace and remove. A licensed operator places bait to manage this risk and can locate and remove a carcass if needed, and will often lean on trapping where a clean result is wanted. Considered placement avoids turning a rodent problem into a smell problem.

Choosing the Right Rodent Approach

The right approach almost always combines baiting, trapping and proofing rather than relying on one. Baiting reaches rodents along their runs and in cavities, trapping suits food areas and gives a quick, carcass-in-hand result, and proofing is what stops the next rodent getting in, so a treatment that uses all three to suit the property is the one that lasts. Leaning on a single method, such as bait alone, tends to knock numbers down without solving the problem. Matching the methods to the rodent and the building is the heart of getting it right, and the proofing in particular makes the difference between a fix and a recurring problem.

A one-off treatment and an ongoing program suit different situations. A one-off treatment deals with a problem that has appeared, while a regular program keeps rodents in check on a property that is prone to them, such as one near food premises, water, bushland or open land, or a building that is hard to fully seal. An ongoing program usually works out better value than repeated call-outs once rodents keep returning. Whether you treat reactively or stay ahead of it depends on the property and how much rodent pressure it sees. A property with recurring rodents is a candidate for a monitoring program.

The change in rodenticide rules has made professional treatment the practical choice for many homes. With the most effective baits, the second-generation anticoagulants, now restricted to licensed users, do-it-yourself baiting with the weaker products still available to the public is often less effective against an established infestation, particularly where rodents have built up in numbers. A licensed operator has access to the appropriate products and, importantly, places them safely and pairs them with proofing. For a real infestation, professional control now generally beats a supermarket bait, and the regulatory change has shifted the balance toward getting a professional in.

Health, safety and the household guide how a treatment is carried out. A home with children, pets or food preparation areas calls for secure, tamper-resistant baiting and careful placement, or a trapping-led approach where bait is not wanted, so a good operator chooses methods that keep the household and any pets safe. The aim is to reach the rodents without putting anyone else at risk. Telling the operator about children, pets and any sensitivities shapes the plan. A considerate treatment clears the rodents while protecting everyone else.

Reducing the food, water and shelter that attract rodents supports any treatment. Storing food in sealed containers, clearing rubbish and pet food, fixing leaks, and keeping the yard, sheds and compost tidy all make a property less inviting, and keeping vegetation and stored items away from the building reduces the cover rodents use. These steps do not replace treatment and proofing, but they make a real difference alongside them. Managing the conditions is a sensible habit. A tidy, sealed property is far less appealing to a rodent than a cluttered, open one.

Where rodent control sits alongside other pest needs, a single operator can be efficient. Many pest controllers handle the full range, so a home dealing with rodents can have the everyday pests covered under general pest control treated in the same visit. Crawling pests such as cockroaches are a common addition to a rodent callout.

Other everyday pests fold in easily too. The spiders that share a subfloor with rats and the ants that trail through a kitchen can be treated on the same visit. Combining the work where it makes sense saves call-out costs and means one operator who already knows the property.

Quieter pests can be handled at the same time as well, with silverfish in stored boxes and roof spaces and seasonal mosquitoes around the garden both simple to add where they are a problem.

Where the noise in the roof turns out to be a possum rather than a rat, that is handled through possum removal instead, since the two need very different methods.

Rodenticide Rules, Safety and Wildlife

The rules around rodent baits changed significantly in 2026, and this is the most important thing to understand about rodent control now. In March 2026 the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority suspended second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. It moved to declare them restricted chemical products, limiting their supply and use to licensed and appropriately trained users. These products, which include actives such as brodifacoum and bromadiolone, are the potent baits that were widely sold in supermarkets and hardware stores, and retailers have been removing them from general sale. The change, made by the APVMA, is designed to protect native wildlife, pets and livestock from the harm these baits cause. For homeowners it means the most effective baits are now a professional tool rather than a shelf product.

The reason for the restriction is the harm these baits do beyond the rodents they target. Second-generation anticoagulants are highly potent and persist in a poisoned rodent. So when an owl, hawk or other predator, or a pet, eats a poisoned rat or mouse, it can receive a lethal or harmful dose in turn, a problem known as secondary poisoning. Victorian native birds of prey and other wildlife have been affected by this, which is the basis for the regulatory action. Understanding this helps explain why the rules have tightened and why safe, targeted baiting matters. The aim is to control rodents without poisoning the wildlife that also helps keep them in check.

First-generation baits remain more available but are weaker and also under review. First-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, with actives such as warfarin and coumatetralyl, may still be sold to the public in the shorter term, but they require a rodent to feed several times to be effective and are less potent against an established infestation. The APVMA has these products under review as well, so the regulatory picture continues to evolve. For a serious problem, the weaker products available over the counter often struggle where a professional treatment succeeds. The practical effect is that do-it-yourself baiting is now a more limited tool than it was.

Applying rodenticides as a business requires a licence, which protects you and is easy to check. A pest control operator using rodenticides commercially in Victoria must hold a pest control licence issued by the Victorian Department of Health. With the restricted baits now limited to licensed and trained users, the licence matters more than ever. An operator who is vague about their licensing is one to avoid. The licence means the operator is trained to handle, place and use these products safely. Confirming it before work starts is a quick and worthwhile check.

Safe placement protects children, pets and wildlife and is central to professional baiting. A licensed operator places bait in lockable, tamper-resistant stations positioned where rodents travel but out of reach of children, pets and non-target animals, and advises on keeping pets away and what to do if a pet is suspected of eating bait. This careful placement is a large part of why professional baiting is safer than loose bait scattered in a roof or yard. The environmental aspects of chemical use are overseen by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria. Secure, considered baiting keeps the treatment on target.

Trapping and proofing reduce the reliance on bait altogether, which suits the tighter rules well. Because trapping removes rodents without poison and proofing stops them getting in, a treatment that leans on these alongside targeted baiting fits the move toward less rodenticide in the environment. This approach is both effective and lower-risk to wildlife and pets, and many operators now favour it. Reducing the amount of bait needed is good for the household and the environment alike. The shift toward trapping and proofing is a sensible response to the new rules.

The shift in the rules has encouraged an approach known as integrated rodent management, which is worth knowing as a homeowner. Rather than relying on poison alone, this approach combines reducing the food and shelter that attract rodents, sealing the building to keep them out, trapping to remove them, and using bait carefully and only where needed in tamper-resistant stations. It reflects both the tighter rodenticide rules and simply good practice, since it controls rodents while limiting the risk to pets and wildlife. A licensed operator working this way uses the least bait necessary alongside trapping and proofing. This balanced approach is increasingly the professional standard.

Rodent Control for Rentals and Investment Properties

For a rental property, a rodent problem is generally a matter for the landlord where it is a property issue. Under Victorian residential tenancy rules, a rental must be kept in good repair and in a reasonably fit and habitable condition, and a rodent infestation that stems from gaps in the building or its condition is usually the landlord's to resolve, with consumer and tenancy matters administered through Consumer Affairs Victoria. Where an infestation results from how a property is kept by the renter, responsibility can differ. Dealing with rodents promptly keeps the tenancy comfortable and the building protected.

Proofing a rental is the step that saves repeated call-outs. Because rodents return through the same gaps, sealing the entry points on a rental is more cost-effective over time than baiting again at each new outbreak, and it protects the building from the damage rodents do to wiring, insulation and timber. A landlord who proofs a property is dealing with the cause rather than the symptom. Proofing is the investment that keeps a rental rodent-free between tenancies.

The damage rodents do to an investment property is a sound reason to act quickly. Gnawed wiring is a fire risk, soiled insulation and droppings are a health and presentation issue, and a known rodent problem can deter tenants, so prompt treatment and proofing protect both the asset and its appeal. Where a roof or subfloor is being treated anyway, a check for related issues such as a termite inspection can be worthwhile in the same spaces. A well-kept, sealed property rarely faces a serious rodent problem unnoticed.

An ongoing program suits investment properties that are prone to rodents. A rental near food premises, water, bushland or open land, or one that is hard to fully seal, often benefits from a regular monitoring program that keeps rodents in check rather than reacting to each outbreak, which also gives a record of the pest management on the property. Light, regular attention is cheap against the damage an unmanaged infestation can do. A monitored rental stays in better order between tenancies.

In an apartment block, townhouse or unit, rodents in a shared roof or wall space can be an owners corporation matter rather than a single owner's. Because rats and mice move freely through connected roof and wall cavities, treating one unit while neighbouring spaces remain untreated often just moves the problem along, so a coordinated approach across the building works better. Where the affected space is common property, arranging the treatment usually falls to the owners corporation, so it is worth raising with the committee or manager. A single operator engaged across the building gives a more reliable result than several treating in isolation. For shared buildings, coordination is the key to actually clearing rodents.

Choosing a Rodent Control Operator in Victoria

A current Victorian pest control licence is the first thing to confirm, and it matters more under the new rules. With the most effective baits now restricted to licensed and trained users, an operator applying rodenticides commercially must hold a pest control licence issued by the Department of Health. You can check this on the public register before booking. An operator vague about their licensing is one to be cautious of, particularly for the restricted products. Asking about the licence and the products they use is reasonable and revealing. A properly licensed operator is trained, accountable and able to use the restricted baits safely.

Experience, insurance and a clear, proofing-inclusive quote matter alongside the licence. Look for an operator experienced with rodents and local conditions, carrying public liability insurance, and giving a clear quote that covers the inspection, the baiting and trapping, the proofing, any dead rodent removal, and the follow-up or warranty. The consumer guarantees that apply to the service are backed nationally by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. An operator who includes proofing rather than baiting alone is offering a lasting result. Clarity on the methods and the warranty is the mark of a professional.

A warranty and a willingness to return are signs the operator stands behind the work. A reputable operator backs a treatment with a warranty period and returns if rodents persist within it, and for a prone property offers an ongoing monitoring arrangement rather than a single visit. The warranty is part of the value, not an optional extra, and an operator confident in their work is happy to guarantee it. The follow-up service tells you as much as the first visit does.

What Drives Rodent Control Pricing in Victoria

The size and condition of the property are the biggest drivers of the cost. A larger home with more rooms, a bigger roof and subfloor and a longer perimeter takes more time, bait and traps, and an older or cluttered property with more gaps and hiding spots is more work to treat and proof. A property near food sources, water or open land tends to see more rodent pressure and may need more frequent treatment. The building and its setting shape the cost alongside the rodents. A larger or harder property to treat costs more than a small, tidy one.

Whether proofing is included makes a real difference to the quote and the result. Baiting alone is the cheaper option, but adding proofing, sealing the entry points around doors, pipes, vents and the roofline, costs more for the labour and materials while being what stops the problem returning. A quote that includes proofing is doing more than one that simply baits, so the two are not directly comparable. Proofing is the part that turns a treatment into lasting control, and it is worth paying for on a recurring problem.

The severity of the infestation and the number of visits feed in next. An established, widespread infestation needs more bait, more traps and more visits than an early, localised one, which is one of the reasons acting early saves money. A heavy roof or subfloor problem takes more work to bring under control. Dead rodent removal and clean-up where needed add to the scope. The state of the problem when you call is part of what you pay for. Dealing with rodents early keeps both the damage and the cost down.

Ongoing monitoring, warranty and location round out the cost. A regular monitoring program carries an ongoing cost but keeps a prone property clear, a longer warranty reflects a more thorough job, and your location matters, with operators competitive across metropolitan Melbourne while regional areas such as Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo may carry some travel cost. Comparing quotes on the same scope, the baiting, trapping, proofing, removal and warranty, is how you see real value rather than just the lowest figure. A cheap quote that baits but skips the proofing is not the saving it appears.

Most operators quote properly after an inspection, which is worth keeping in mind. Because the cost depends on the size of the property, the severity of the infestation and how much proofing is needed, a sight-unseen phone figure is only a rough guide, and a firm quote follows a look at the property. A quote that spells out the proofing, rather than a vague bait-only price, is the one to trust. Paying for a proper assessment usually gives a more accurate and ultimately cheaper result.

What to Look Out For

The first thing to watch is baiting without proofing, sold as a complete solution. Be cautious of a treatment that lays bait but does not seal the entry points, since the rodents, or the next ones, will return through the same gaps, so a price that leaves out proofing is rarely a lasting fix. The proofing is the part that solves the problem for good. A bait-only treatment dressed up as a cure is a temporary measure at best.

Unsafe bait placement is a serious warning sign, especially with children, pets or wildlife about. Be wary of an operator who scatters loose bait in a roof or yard rather than using lockable, tamper-resistant stations, since loose bait is a risk to children, pets and native wildlife and reflects the careless practice the new rules are meant to stop. Secure, considered placement is the mark of a professional. Loose bait is both less safe and a sign of an operator cutting corners.

An unlicensed operator, or one offering restricted baits without a licence, is to be avoided. With second-generation baits now restricted to licensed and trained users, an operator who cannot provide a pest control licence, or who offers to supply or apply restricted products without the proper authorisation, is operating outside the rules. Checking the licence is quick and now more important than ever. An unlicensed operator forfeits the training and accountability the licence represents.

Vague answers on products, safety or warranty are worth questioning. A professional can explain what bait or trapping they use, how they keep children, pets and wildlife safe, and what warranty backs the work, so reluctance on any of these is a flag. You are entitled to know what is being placed in and around your home. A good operator is open about the products, the placement and the warranty.

How to Get Useful Quotes

Describing the problem and the property clearly is what gets you comparable quotes. Explain where you are seeing or hearing rodents, how long it has been going on and how bad it is, the type and size of the property, and whether you want a one-off treatment or ongoing protection. Mention pets, children and any access issues such as a low subfloor or a hard-to-reach roof, since these affect the treatment and the quote. The more detail you give, the more accurate and comparable the quotes you receive.

Asking each operator the same questions lets you compare fairly. Confirm what the quote covers, the inspection, the baiting and trapping, the proofing, any dead rodent removal and the warranty, and check the operator is licensed and insured. Ask how they keep children, pets and wildlife safe, and whether proofing is included, since a quote with proofing is the one that lasts. Where rodent work sits alongside other needs, an operator who fits in with general pest control or a pre-purchase pest inspection keeps it simple. Matching operators on the same scope and warranty is what makes the comparison real.

A single job posted on The Quote Yard puts your rodent problem in front of licensed Victorian operators at once. Weigh the quotes on the licence and insurance, whether proofing is included, the safety of the baiting, and the warranty, rather than simply on the lowest figure. Rodent control is worth getting right, since a cheap bait-only treatment that does not proof the building means the rodents return and you pay again. For a lasting result especially, choose an operator who baits safely, traps where it suits and seals the building. As part of broader pest care, you can ask about a wider pest control visit or possum removal at the same time. The operator worth choosing inspects thoroughly, baits and traps safely, proofs the building, and backs the work with a warranty.

Licensing, Safety and Consumer Rights

Every rodent treatment in Victoria is carried out under pest control licensing and the rodenticide rules. The operator must hold a pest control licence issued by the Department of Health, and the baits used are registered by the APVMA, with the most effective second-generation products now restricted to licensed and trained users. The treatment itself is judged on the inspection, the baiting and trapping, the proofing and the result. Confirming the licence, the insurance and safe baiting before work starts is simple and worthwhile. The licensing and rodenticide rules behind a treatment are what keep it safe and accountable.

Your consumer rights apply to rodent control as they do to any service. The work is a service, so it must be carried out with due care and skill and match what was described, protections backed nationally by the Australian Consumer Law overseen by the ACCC, while consumer and tenancy matters in Victoria sit with Consumer Affairs Victoria. A clear written quote, the products used and any warranty support you if a treatment does not deliver, which for rodent work usually means rodents returning through gaps that were meant to be sealed. Keeping the quote, the product information and any warranty paperwork is part of a job done properly. These protections are there for your benefit and worth holding on to.

Rodent control ties into the wider care of a Victorian home. A treatment sits alongside the everyday household pests covered by general pest control, and because rats and mice share a subfloor or roof with timber pests, a termite inspection and treatment is often worth booking for the same spaces. Where rodents appear suddenly and need a fast response, emergency pest control can attend quickly. Choose a licensed operator who inspects thoroughly, baits safely in tamper-resistant stations, traps where it suits, proofs the building, and backs the work with a warranty, and rodent control becomes the lasting protection that keeps a Victorian home clean, safe and rodent-free.