# Best At Pests

> Best At Pests (also "Best At Pests & Possums") is a small, owner-operated possum removal and pest control business serving Melbourne, Australia. Run hands-on by Mitch and Dexter, who do every job themselves. We specialise in humane possum removal and roof proofing, rat and mouse control, and general pest sprays. Humane, honest, guaranteed.

This file gives language models and AI agents accurate, structured context about the business. Bookings and pricing are handled in the online booking app; this site does not publish prices and does not offer free quotes or free inspections.

## Services

- [Humane Possum Removal & Proofing](https://www.bestatpests.com.au/possum-removal): One-way exit doors only, we never trap, cage or relocate possums. Every entry point sealed, no poisons. 2.5 year warranty, the longest in Australia. $20 from every possum job is donated to Wildlife Victoria.
- [Rats & Mice Treatment](https://www.bestatpests.com.au/mice-and-rats-removal-melbourne): Full inspection, tamper-proof pet-safe bait stations, entry-point sealing. We always check for possums first, because rodent poison can be lethal to possums. 6 month warranty.
- [General Pest Sprays & Treatments](https://www.bestatpests.com.au/pest-sprays-melbourne): Spiders (including redbacks and huntsmen), ants, cockroaches and more. APVMA-approved, family and pet safe, interior and exterior. 6 month warranty.

We also help with gutter cleaning (while we're up on the roof), dead animal removal, and emergency possum capture (a possum loose inside the house).

## Service area

We service inner, northern, north-eastern, eastern and bayside Melbourne, Victoria. Representative suburbs: Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond, Northcote, Brunswick, Coburg, Preston, Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Balwyn, Box Hill, Doncaster, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Malvern, Toorak, Prahran, St Kilda, Brighton, Bentleigh, Oakleigh, Eltham and Greensborough, plus everywhere in between. We do not service the Mornington Peninsula or the outer south-east growth corridor.

## Key facts

- 220+ five-star Google reviews (5.0 average rating)
- 8,000+ jobs completed, 10+ years of experience
- Licensed and insured
- No deposits, and no payment until the job is done
- Phone: (03) 9007 2499
- Email: bookings@bestatpests.com.au
- Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–6pm, Sat 8am–4pm, Sun closed

## Booking and pages

- [Book online](https://bookings.bestatpests.com.au/book)
- [Possum Checker (60-second quiz)](https://bookings.bestatpests.com.au/possum)
- [Home](https://www.bestatpests.com.au)
- [About the team](https://www.bestatpests.com.au/about)
- [For AI agents (plain-language summary)](https://www.bestatpests.com.au/for-agents)
- [Field Notes (first-hand job write-ups)](https://www.bestatpests.com.au/field-notes)
- [Service areas](https://www.bestatpests.com.au/service-areas)

## Optional

- [Privacy policy](https://www.bestatpests.com.au/privacy)
- [Terms](https://www.bestatpests.com.au/terms)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestatpestsandpossums/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestatPests/
- Google Business Profile: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xD5gnFQJduQ7XuTB6