Pest Control Kew
Kew’s big period homes, mature gardens and leafy streets are beautiful, and rats and possums like them too. Most of our calls in Kew are about scratching in the roof, droppings in the pantry or a possum that’s found a way under the roof tiles. We remove the pests and find exactly how they’re getting in, so the problem stays fixed.
Why Kew Homes Get Pests
Kew has many large Victorian, Edwardian and interwar homes with big roof spaces, timber floors, subfloors, old chimneys and extensions added over the decades. Every join between old and new is a potential entry point. Large established trees give possums and rats easy access to rooflines, and the bushland of Yarra Bend Park, Studley Park and the Yarra River corridor is right next door.
Pests We Treat in Kew
- Possums: removed from roof voids humanely and in line with Victorian wildlife rules, with entry points sealed so they can’t return. See possum removal.
- Rats and mice: see how we get rid of rodents.
- Carpet and pantry moths: common in homes with wool carpets and rugs. See moth treatment.
- Wasps and bees: nests in gardens, walls and eaves. See wasp nest removal.
- Termites: period homes with timber subfloors and large trees nearby are worth checking. See termite inspections.
- Ants, spiders and cockroaches: ant control, spider control and cockroach control.
Large Homes Need a Thorough Inspection
In a big period home, rodents and possums can get in at many different points. A quick bait-and-go visit won’t find them. Our approach is:
- Inspect: we check the roof void, subfloor where accessible, kitchen, laundry and the outside of the home, including rooflines, trees and extensions.
- Treat: we use targeted, secured treatments for rodents, and humane removal for possums.
- Block: where it’s included in the service, we block internal entry points on the same visit and give you clear notes on external or roofline gaps for a tradesperson. See entry point blocking.
Buying in Kew?
Before you buy an older home, book a pre-purchase termite inspection. It’s quick, and it can reveal problems that are expensive to fix later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you service all of Kew?
Yes, including Kew East, plus nearby Hawthorn, Balwyn, Canterbury and Ivanhoe.
Is it legal to remove a possum from my roof?
Possums are protected in Victoria, so there are rules about how they can be handled and released. We remove them in line with those rules and seal the entry points so they can’t come back in.
I have possums and rats. Can you do both?
Yes. They often use the same gaps in the roofline. We treat both and block the shared entry points.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. Eligible rodent and possum treatments come with our pest-free guarantees. We’ll explain exactly what’s covered when we quote. Full details are on our guarantees page.
Book Pest Control in Kew
Call 1800 38 66 55, 7 days a week, or send us your details. Tell us what you’re seeing and where, and we’ll recommend the right treatment and give you a price before any work starts. Eligible treatments are backed by our pest-free guarantees. See our guarantees and FAQ for the full terms.
