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Insect Control in Melbourne, Geelong & Regionional Victoria
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Silverfish
Silverfish
Possums are mostly nocturnal, so spotting them during the day is uncommon. However, their activity often leaves clear signs that can alert you to a potential infestation:
- Noises at Night: Scratching, thumping, or scampering in the roof or walls
- Droppings & Smell: Dark, cylindrical droppings or strong ammonia odour
- Property Damage: Chewed wires, insulation, vents, or gutters
- Nesting Signs: Leaves, twigs, or soft materials in roof cavities or under sheds
- Sightings: Possums in trees, on roofs, or young possums near your property
- Garden Damage: Chewed fruit trees, vegetables, or unsecured compost bins
If you notice any of these signs, it’s likely you have a possum problem that requires professional assessment and safe management.
Silverfish
Silverfish
Silverfish
Silverfish are small, wingless insects known for their silvery-blue color and fish-like, wiggling movement. They are nocturnal, meaning they are mostly active at night, and are considered household pests.
Key Facts:
- Size: Usually 1–2 cm long.
- Appearance: Flat, elongated body, silvery scales, long antennae, and three tail-like bristles.
- Habitat: Dark, damp areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and storage rooms.
- Diet: Feed on starchy substances like paper, book bindings, wallpaper glue, flour, cereals, and fabrics.
- Lifespan: Can live up to 2–8 years depending on conditions.
Millipedes
Silverfish
Millipedes
Possums are mostly nocturnal, so spotting them during the day is uncommon. However, their activity often leaves clear signs that can alert you to a potential infestation:
- Noises at Night: Scratching, thumping, or scampering in the roof or walls
- Droppings & Smell: Dark, cylindrical droppings or strong ammonia odour
- Property Damage: Chewed wires, insulation, vents, or gutters
- Nesting Signs: Leaves, twigs, or soft materials in roof cavities or under sheds
- Sightings: Possums in trees, on roofs, or young possums near your property
- Garden Damage: Chewed fruit trees, vegetables, or unsecured compost bins
If you notice any of these signs, it’s likely you have a possum problem that requires professional assessment and safe management.
Earwigs
Daddy-long-legs
Millipedes
Possums are mostly nocturnal, so spotting them during the day is uncommon. However, their activity often leaves clear signs that can alert you to a potential infestation:
- Noises at Night: Scratching, thumping, or scampering in the roof or walls
- Droppings & Smell: Dark, cylindrical droppings or strong ammonia odour
- Property Damage: Chewed wires, insulation, vents, or gutters
- Nesting Signs: Leaves, twigs, or soft materials in roof cavities or under sheds
- Sightings: Possums in trees, on roofs, or young possums near your property
- Garden Damage: Chewed fruit trees, vegetables, or unsecured compost bins
If you notice any of these signs, it’s likely you have a possum problem that requires professional assessment and safe management.
Daddy-long-legs
Daddy-long-legs
Daddy-long-legs
Possums are mostly nocturnal, so spotting them during the day is uncommon. However, their activity often leaves clear signs that can alert you to a potential infestation:
- Noises at Night: Scratching, thumping, or scampering in the roof or walls
- Droppings & Smell: Dark, cylindrical droppings or strong ammonia odour
- Property Damage: Chewed wires, insulation, vents, or gutters
- Nesting Signs: Leaves, twigs, or soft materials in roof cavities or under sheds
- Sightings: Possums in trees, on roofs, or young possums near your property
- Garden Damage: Chewed fruit trees, vegetables, or unsecured compost bins
If you notice any of these signs, it’s likely you have a possum problem that requires professional assessment and safe management.
Cothes Moths
Daddy-long-legs
Daddy-long-legs
Possums are mostly nocturnal, so spotting them during the day is uncommon. However, their activity often leaves clear signs that can alert you to a potential infestation:
- Noises at Night: Scratching, thumping, or scampering in the roof or walls
- Droppings & Smell: Dark, cylindrical droppings or strong ammonia odour
- Property Damage: Chewed wires, insulation, vents, or gutters
- Nesting Signs: Leaves, twigs, or soft materials in roof cavities or under sheds
- Sightings: Possums in trees, on roofs, or young possums near your property
- Garden Damage: Chewed fruit trees, vegetables, or unsecured compost bins
If you notice any of these signs, it’s likely you have a possum problem that requires professional assessment and safe management.
Pill Bugs
Risks & Impacts of Rodent Infestations
Cothes Moths
Possums are mostly nocturnal, so spotting them during the day is uncommon. However, their activity often leaves clear signs that can alert you to a potential infestation:
- Noises at Night: Scratching, thumping, or scampering in the roof or walls
- Droppings & Smell: Dark, cylindrical droppings or strong ammonia odour
- Property Damage: Chewed wires, insulation, vents, or gutters
- Nesting Signs: Leaves, twigs, or soft materials in roof cavities or under sheds
- Sightings: Possums in trees, on roofs, or young possums near your property
- Garden Damage: Chewed fruit trees, vegetables, or unsecured compost bins
If you notice any of these signs, it’s likely you have a possum problem that requires professional assessment and safe management.
Cothes Moths
Risks & Impacts of Rodent Infestations
Cothes Moths
Possums are mostly nocturnal, so spotting them during the day is uncommon. However, their activity often leaves clear signs that can alert you to a potential infestation:
- Noises at Night: Scratching, thumping, or scampering in the roof or walls
- Droppings & Smell: Dark, cylindrical droppings or strong ammonia odour
- Property Damage: Chewed wires, insulation, vents, or gutters
- Nesting Signs: Leaves, twigs, or soft materials in roof cavities or under sheds
- Sightings: Possums in trees, on roofs, or young possums near your property
- Garden Damage: Chewed fruit trees, vegetables, or unsecured compost bins
If you notice any of these signs, it’s likely you have a possum problem that requires professional assessment and safe management.
Risks & Impacts of Rodent Infestations
Risks & Impacts of Rodent Infestations
Risks & Impacts of Rodent Infestations
- Property Damage: Chewing on wiring, insulation, roof beams, gutters, and vents can cause costly repairs.
- Noise & Disturbance: Scratching, thumping, and movement in roof spaces disrupt sleep and daily life.
- Health Risks: Droppings and urine can carry bacteria, fungi, and parasites; strong ammonia smells may irritate the respiratory system.
- Nesting: Possums often build nests in roof cavities or attics, which can block ventilation or lead to water damage.
- Hygiene & Compliance: Possum droppings or nesting in commercial kitchens, storage areas, or outdoor dining spaces can breach health regulations and put your business at risk of fines or closure.
- Customer Experience: Sightings or noises from possums in public or outdoor areas can disturb patrons and damage your reputation.
- Structural & Safety Risks: Roof or gutter damage from possums can create safety hazards for staff and customers.
Our licensed technician safely remove nests in high-risk areas.
Treatments reduce the risk of stings and infestations, protecting staff and customers.
Ongoing advice and monitoring help prevent future infestations, ensuring your business remains compliant and operational.
Our Rodent Control Process
Our Rodent Control Process
Risks & Impacts of Rodent Infestations
Professional possum control in Melbourne, Ballarat, Geelong, and surrounding areas — humane, safe, and effective solutions for your home or business.
Our Process
- Inspection
- Identify possum entry points, nests, and activity areas
- Assess infestation level and potential damage
- Control & Removal
- Humane trapping and relocation, compliant with local regulations
- Safe removal of nests and debris
- Temporary sealing of entry points to prevent re-entry
- Prevention Plan
- Tailored recommendations to possum-proof your property
- Reduce attractants and secure vulnerable areas
- Ongoing advice and monitoring to prevent future infestations
Safe and Responsible
- Humane and environmentally responsible
- Safe for pets, family, and property
- Approved for residential and commercial use
Goal: Eliminate your possum problem and protect your property from future intrusions with expert, safe, and effective control..
Prevention Tips
Our Rodent Control Process
Prevention Tips
- Seal Entry Points – Check for gaps in walls, roof eaves, and window frames and seal them to prevent wasps from entering.
- Cover Food & Waste – Keep outdoor food, drinks, and bins tightly covered; wasps are attracted to sweet smells.
- Remove Fallen Fruit – Regularly pick up fallen fruit from trees, which can attract foraging wasps.
- Avoid Sweet Scents – Strong perfumes, scented candles, and sugary drinks outdoors can attract wasps.
- Regular Property Checks – Inspect your property for early signs of nests, especially in spring and summer.
- Professional Treatments – Schedule annual inspections or treatments with licensed pest control to keep wasps away safely.
Rodent Control
Our Rodent Control Process
Prevention Tips
- Licensed technicians safely remove possums and their nests from high-risk areas.
- Targeted treatments and property modifications reduce the risk of return, damage, and health hazards.
- Ongoing advice and monitoring help prevent future infestations, keeping your home or business safe, compliant, and operational.