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Finding a dead animal on your property is never pleasant, and it is not something most people know how to deal with. Alpha Pest Control works across Melbourne and the surrounding suburbs, helping homes and businesses deal with dead animals in roof spaces, wall cavities, under decking, in gardens and anywhere else they turn up. If you have found one, or you can smell something but cannot see it, call 0480090776 and we will talk you through what happens next.
Why This Isn’t a Wait and See Situation?
A dead animal does not just smell bad. As it breaks down, it draws flies and other insects, and the smell tends to travel through a house far more than people expect, sometimes settling into carpets, curtains and clothing. The longer it sits, especially somewhere warm like a roof space, the messier the cleanup becomes. Getting it sorted early usually means less work and less smell to deal with afterwards.
Where Dead Animals Are Usually Found?
Roof cavities and wall cavities are the most common spots, because possums, rats and mice often shelter in these areas and sometimes do not make it back out. Subfloors, under sheds, along fence lines and inside gutters are the other places our team ends up checking most often. If you have heard scratching or movement in the past and it has suddenly gone quiet, that is often a sign worth looking into.
Animals We Deal With
Possums
Possums frequently move into roof spaces looking for shelter, and when one dies up there it can be hard to find without pulling back insulation or checking from multiple angles. We work through the space methodically until we locate it, then remove it and check for any entry points that let it in.
Rats and Mice
Rodents tend to die inside wall cavities or under flooring, which makes them some of the harder finds. Small size means the smell can be strong long before the source is visible. We use a combination of smell tracking and a careful check of likely hiding spots to narrow down the location.
Birds
Birds sometimes get into roof spaces, wall cavities or chimneys and are not able to find their way back out. Removal here also often involves a look at how they got in, since the same gap can let another bird in later.
Cats and Dogs
Losing a pet is hard enough without also having to deal with the practical side of things. We handle this part quietly and without fuss, so you can focus on everything else.
Other Rodents
Beyond rats and mice, we also deal with other small animals that find their way into homes and businesses and do not survive the experience. The approach is much the same: find it, remove it, clean the area and check why it happened.
What Happens When You Call Us?
- We ask a few questions over the phone about what you have noticed, how long it has been going on and roughly where the smell seems strongest.
- A technician comes out to inspect the property in person, since smell alone does not always point to the exact spot.
- Once located, the animal is removed and taken away from the property.
- The area is cleaned to reduce lingering odour and reduce the chance of it attracting anything else.
- If there is an obvious entry point, we will point it out and talk through options for closing it off.
What It Costs?
The cost depends on things like where the animal is, how accessible that area is, and how long it has been there before we get to it. A dead mouse behind a skirting board is a very different job to a possum deep in a roof space with limited access. Rather than quote a flat number that will not actually match your situation, we prefer to ask a couple of questions first and give you a proper estimate before anything is booked.
Same Day Availability
We know this is not something people want to sit with for days, so we aim to get someone out the same day wherever possible, including outside normal business hours. If you call in the morning, there is a good chance we can have it sorted before the day is out.
Signs There May Be a Dead Animal Nearby
A smell that gets worse in one part of the house, especially near a wall or ceiling, is usually the first clue. Some people notice flies gathering in one spot for no obvious reason. Others hear nothing at all, which is often the case once an animal that had been making noise for weeks suddenly goes silent.
Health Considerations
Decomposing animals can carry bacteria and attract flies, and the smell alone can make a room unpleasant to spend time in. It is worth keeping the area closed off where you can and having someone come look at it rather than leaving it to sort itself out, particularly in warmer months when things break down faster.
Why Melbourne Sees This Often?
Melbourne’s mix of older housing stock, tree lined streets and roof spaces that make easy shelter means possums, rats and birds regularly end up living in and around homes. Add in seasonal weather swings, and it is common for an animal that has been sheltering somewhere for a while to eventually die there rather than move on. It is a normal part of living in a city with this much greenery close by, not a sign that anything has gone wrong with your home.
Common Questions
Q1. Do you charge a flat call out fee?
No. We ask about your situation first, including the size of the area, where the smell is coming from and how long it has been happening, then give you a number based on that.
Q2. I can smell something but cannot find it, what should I do?
That is the most common call we get. A technician can come out and use smell tracking along with a physical check of likely spots to narrow it down, often faster than someone can manage on their own.
Q3. How long does a job usually take?
It depends entirely on where the animal is and how hard it is to get to. A straightforward job in an open area might take under an hour, while a hard to reach roof space can take longer.
Q4. Can I just remove it myself?
You can, but it means direct contact with something that has been decomposing, which is not something most people want to deal with, and finding the exact spot without experience often takes far longer than expected.
Q5. I keep finding dead rodents on my property, what does that mean?
Repeated finds usually point to an ongoing problem rather than one off bad luck. It is worth having someone look at how they are getting in and dealing with that side of things, not just the animal itself.
Q6. Do you work on weekends?
Yes, we take calls outside standard hours because this kind of problem does not wait for a convenient time.
We also provide dead animal control service in following suburbs
- Dead Animal Removal Aberfeldie
- Dead Animal Removal Aberfeldy
- Dead Animal Removal Acheron
- Dead Animal Removal Ada
- Dead Animal Removal Adams Estate
- Dead Animal Removal Addington
- Dead Animal Removal Adelaide Lead
- Dead Animal Removal Aireys Inlet
- Dead Animal Removal Airport West
- Dead Animal Removal Albanvale
- Dead Animal Removal Albert Park
- Dead Animal Removal Alexandra
Get In Touch
If you have found a dead animal, or you suspect one but cannot pin down where, call 0480090776, and we will get someone out to sort it. The sooner it is dealt with, the less of a job it becomes.