Guides
Practical advice,
not a fake job write-up.
Research-led seasonal guides on what to check, what the law requires, and what actually holds on a Melbourne roof. For first-hand jobs, see Field Notes.
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Possum
Possum and pest scams in Melbourne: what to check before you pay
Some operators invent a possum problem, sell work that does not fix anything, or lean on heat cameras and fear. Check for real evidence, get a clear scope before you pay, and walk away from deposit pressure and doorstep hard sells.
Possum
Possum in the roof this winter? Start with the noise, not the season
Winter roof noise in Melbourne is often a brushtail possum, but light scratching can be rats or mice, and ringtails do enter roofs too. Identify the animal, find the entry, use a one-way door, then seal properly. Foam is not proofing.
Rodents
Rats or mice in the house this winter? Follow the evidence
Winter does not invent a rodent problem on its own. Follow the signs, clear food and shelter, rule out possums before baiting a roof, then treat in lockable stations and seal the entry points.