Untouched bait is not proof that rats have gone. Report activity and let the operator assess placement, identification and alternatives.
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The practical answer
Do not move or add bait yourself because a station looks untouched. Contact the operator with any continuing signs and the time since the visit. Lack of visible feeding can have several explanations and does not establish that the property is clear.
Use activity evidence alongside station checks
The operator may need to review identification, routes, competing food and access to the control points. Describe fresh packaging damage or sightings separately from older marks. Do not open a station to obtain a closer photograph unless the operator has specifically instructed you to do so.
What to do before the visit
- Leave devices where the operator placed them.
- Record new signs with dates and locations.
- Mention food-storage changes or building work since treatment.
Questions that define the work
- What signs should determine the next review?
- Does the method need reassessment for this site?
- Who is responsible for servicing and replacing devices?
What happens next?
Agree a follow-up action based on the inspection findings rather than escalating product quantities. Ask whether further access or a different method is needed. Retain the servicing record so each visit can be compared with actual activity.
Ask Pest Eraze about your property
For Rat & Rodent Control in Melbourne, tell Pest Eraze your suburb, the affected area and what you have noticed. Ask for a free onsite quote and confirmation of the work included. Appointment timing depends on availability, access and the assessment.
Request a rat & rodent control quote or call Pest Eraze on 0416 528 547.
For background, read our rat & rodent control guide. Check your location on our Melbourne service areas page.
Further reading
Victorian Department of Health: rodent control. These references provide general background; ask your provider for advice about your property.