Pest Control Kew

Rats from the Studley Park and Yarra Bend edge

Living beside hundreds of hectares of river parkland is a large part of Kew’s appeal, and it is also the reason rodent calls from the suburb never really stop. The parkland supplies food, water and dense cover in every season, so the population is permanent — and when the weather cools, rats move up from the corridor into the nearest warm structures. Roof voids, subfloors, garages, wood stores and compost bays on the streets nearest the park take the first wave, but established gardens carry them deep into the suburb.

The climbing species does the most damage in Kew’s housing stock: the roof rat travels along fences, hedges and branches straight into the roofline. Our rat and mouse control treats the roof void, subfloor and perimeter together, then proofs the entry points — on the parkland edge, treatment without proofing is a subscription, not a solution.

Possums, heritage timber and the deep Kew block

Possums in big gardens and roof voids

Kew’s garden canopy and generous roof voids make it prime brushtail territory, and a heavy thump across the ceiling just after dusk is the classic sign. Possums are protected in Victoria, so the job is possum removal and proofing done lawfully: we find the entry point, let the animal out, and seal the roof so it cannot return — along with advice on the branches giving it access in the first place.

Termites and heritage timber

Behind Kew’s brick and render sits some of Melbourne’s finest old hardwood, and a deep, irrigated garden keeps the soil beside it moist year round — the exact combination subterranean termites exploit. We recommend an annual termite inspection for the suburb’s period homes, covering subfloor, roof void, perimeter and garden timbers, with termite treatments or chemical barriers installed where activity or high risk turns up. The worst termite damage tends to turn up in homes that have never been inspected at all.

Our pest control services for Kew

Kew households call us for one-off treatments and for ongoing protection plans, and the full range covers both:

• Rat and mouse control — the parkland-edge priority, with proofing included
• Possum removal — lawful and humane, with entry points sealed
• Termite inspections, barriers and treatments for heritage timber
• Spider control across eaves, sheds, fences and garden structures
• Ant control for garden-nest invasions
• Wasp and bee removal through the warmer months
• Cockroach control for kitchens and appliance voids
• Flea treatments for households with pets
• End-of-lease pest control for renters and property managers
• Commercial pest control for the Kew Junction cafes, food businesses and shops

Not sure what you are dealing with? Send a photo through and we will identify it before anything is booked.

Servicing Kew and the surrounding east

Kew belongs to our eastern runs out of Campbellfield. Because we group our eastern jobs into shared runs, you get a clear, booked appointment time rather than an open-ended window, and we are available 7 days a week, including after-hours emergencies.

Around Kew we also service Hawthorn, Camberwell, Ivanhoe across the river and Doncaster to the east, along with Kew East and Studley Park itself.

Kew Pest Control FAQs

Why does Kew seem to get so many rats?

Because the suburb borders permanent rodent habitat. The Studley Park and Yarra Bend parkland gives rats food, water and cover all year, and cooling weather pushes them into roof voids, subfloors and garages. Our rat and mouse control treats the property and proofs the entry points, which is what keeps a Kew home clear long term.

There is something living in our roof void — what should we do?

Have it identified first. In Kew it is very often a brushtail possum, and possums are protected in Victoria — removal must be done lawfully, with the animal let out and the entry point sealed behind it. Lighter scratching and gnawing means rats instead, which is a different job entirely.

How often should an older Kew home have a termite inspection?

Every twelve months. Period hardwood and deep, well-watered gardens are exactly the conditions subterranean termites work in, so an annual termite inspection is the dependable way to catch activity early — sooner if you have seen mud leads, soft timber or binding doors.

When can you come out to Kew?

We group our eastern jobs into shared runs from Campbellfield and book you a clear appointment time — 7 days a week, including after-hours emergencies, on 03 9449 4244.