Rat Entry Point Blocking & Rodent Proofing Melbourne
Permanent rat and mouse control starts with blocking how they get in. Baiting removes the rodents inside your home today. It doesn’t stop the next ones coming in through the same gaps. That’s why Zeropest Australia’s rodent treatments are built around finding, documenting and blocking entry points, inside and out.
Why Baiting Alone Fails
Rats and mice follow scent trails left by earlier rodents. If the gap they used is still open, new rodents will find it, often within months. Mice can squeeze through a gap of around 6 mm, and rats through around 12–15 mm, so small openings around pipes, tiles and vents are enough.
How Our Entry Point Blocking Works
- Free photographic entry-point inspection: we check the roof (tiles, flashings, ridge capping), eaves, walls, weep holes, subfloor, garage and every service penetration, including plumbing, gas, air conditioning and electrical lines. Thermal imaging helps us track where rodents are moving.
- Internal entry points blocked on the day (mice): on our mice treatment, we block the internal entry points into your living areas on the same visit, such as gaps behind kitchen cabinets, under sinks, around dishwashers and ovens, and pipe holes into wardrobes.
- Every external entry point documented: you get photos of each external gap and how rodents are using it, so you can see exactly what needs sealing.
- Your choice of proofing: we can complete the external blocking for you with rodent-proof materials (metal mesh, flashings and sealants), or you can complete the documented works yourself.
- Targeted baiting: where needed, bait goes into wall cavities and secured roof void stations, out of reach of children and pets, to remove the rodents already inside.
- Follow-up: if activity continues, we come back to re-inspect and adjust, as covered by your guarantee.
Common Rodent Entry Points in Melbourne Homes
- Gaps under roof tiles, ridge capping and around flashings
- Open eaves and gaps where the roof meets the wall
- Pipe, gas and air conditioning penetrations through walls
- Damaged weep hole covers and subfloor vents
- Gaps under garage roller doors and around hot water services
- Internal gaps behind kitchen cabinets, appliances and wardrobes
Guarantees That Reward Blocking
- Lifetime Guarantee when Zeropest completes the proofing works
- 5-Year Guarantee when you complete the documented proofing works yourself
- 3-Month Guarantee if you choose not to block the entry points
Subject to our guarantee terms and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t I just keep baiting?
You can, but you’ll be paying for the same problem again and again. Blocking the entry points is done once and stops new rodents getting in.
Do you block entry points for mice as well as rats?
Yes. For mice, we block the internal entry points on the same visit as the treatment. For rats and mice, we photograph and document every external entry point and can complete the external proofing for you.
Is entry point blocking the cheapest option?
No. It’s skilled structural work, done once and done properly, rather than a repeat baiting cycle. We’ll confirm the price before any work starts.
Will blocking trap rats inside?
We treat and confirm activity has stopped before the final entry points are sealed, so rodents aren’t trapped inside walls or the roof.
Read more: rat removal, mouse removal, how we get rid of rodents.
Book a Rodent Entry Point Inspection
Call 1800 38 66 55, 7 days a week, or send us your details and tell us what you’re hearing or seeing.
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