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General Pest Control Melbourne | Inspection and Treatment
Cockroaches, spiders or ants at home? We do general pest control Melbourne wide, same day, inside and out after a pest inspection. Call 0401 042 325 for a free quote.
- Licensed techniciansEvery job done by a licensed pest technician
- Written quote firstThe price in writing before any work starts
- Same day serviceCall before midday, treated the same day
- Kids and pets planClear safety steps before we treat
General treatment from $189, pest inspection from $129, inc GST.
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Tell us which pests you are seeing, your suburb and the size of the home. We reply with a time and a price.
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General pest control cost in Melbourne
Starting prices for a standard home. The final price depends on the size of the house, how many storeys, the pests you are seeing and how far they have spread. You get the price in writing before any work starts.
- Inspection onlyA pest inspection of the home with findings and recommendations.from$129inc GST
- General treatmentMost bookedInspection plus treatment for cockroaches, spiders, ants and silverfish.from$189inc GST
- Large or multi storeyLarger homes, two or more storeys, or extra outbuildings.from$289inc GST
What is general pest control?
General pest control is one visit that inspects your home and treats the everyday crawling pests, such as cockroaches, spiders, ants and silverfish, inside and around the outside of the house.
Our general pest control Melbourne service starts with a pest inspection, so we treat what you actually have and where it lives, not just spray every room. Inside, we treat kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, skirting and wardrobes. Outside, we treat eaves, window and door frames, fences and the perimeter of the house. You get the price in writing first and clear steps for kids and pets before we start.
- Pest inspectionFrom $129 inc GST, with findings and advice.
- General treatmentFrom $189 inc GST, inside and out.
- Large homesFrom $289 inc GST for two storeys or more.
- WhenSame day across Melbourne when you call before midday and a slot is free.
Pests included in a general pest treatment
A general pest treatment targets the common pests found in Melbourne homes. If we find something that needs its own treatment, we tell you first.
Cockroaches
German cockroaches in kitchens and bathrooms, and the large American and Australian cockroaches that come in from drains and gardens.
Spiders
Redbacks under outdoor furniture, black house spiders on window frames, huntsman and white tails inside.
Ants
Black house ants, coastal brown ants and Argentine ants, with nests treated at the source, not just the trails.
Silverfish
Silverfish in wardrobes, bookshelves, linen cupboards and the roof void, where they breed.
Flies
Resting surfaces around doors, windows and bins treated to cut down house flies.
Not included
Termites, rodents, bed bugs, fleas, possums, bees and wasps are quoted as separate services, so you only pay for what you need.
A pest inspection before any treatment
Every visit starts with a pest inspection. The technician walks through the home and around the outside, checks the roof void and sub floor where they can be reached, and looks for droppings, egg cases, trails, webbing and nests. That tells us which pests are there, how many, and where they hide.
If you only want answers, book a pest inspection on its own. Many people search pest inspection Melbourne after spotting one cockroach or a trail of ants and want to know how bad it is before paying for a treatment. You get the findings and our advice, and the treatment can follow on the same visit if you want it.
- Inside. Kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, wardrobes, skirting and wet areas checked
- Outside. Eaves, window frames, fences, garden beds and the base of walls
- Roof and sub floor. Checked where safe access allows, for droppings and nests
- Findings. What we found, where, and what we recommend, explained on the day
Inspection only or inspection and treatment?
Pest inspection cost and treatment cost side by side, so you can pick the visit that fits. Both are starting prices for a standard home.
| What you get | Inspection only | General treatment | Large or multi storey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $129 inc GST | From $189 inc GST | From $289 inc GST |
| Inside and outside check | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Roof void and sub floor check | Where safe access allows | Where safe access allows | Where safe access allows |
| Treatment inside | No | Kitchen, wet areas, skirting, wardrobes | Every level of the home |
| Treatment outside | No | Eaves, frames, fences, perimeter | Perimeter plus sheds and outbuildings |
| Suits | Answers before you decide | Most single storey homes | Two storeys, big blocks, extra buildings |
How a general pest control visit runs
Most pests that end up in the kitchen start outside. That is why a proper house pest control visit treats both sides of the walls. Outside, the technician treats the perimeter of the house, the base of the walls, weep holes, eaves, window and door frames, fences and the spots where spiders build webs. Inside, gel and dust go into the gaps cockroaches and silverfish use, and a residual treatment goes along skirting and into wardrobes and cupboards.
Pest control for cockroaches uses gel baits in hinges, cupboard corners and behind appliances, where sprays do not reach. Spider and ant treatment is done mostly outside, along the paths pests use to get in. The products used are registered for household use and applied by a licensed technician.
- Outside first. Perimeter, eaves, frames, fences and webs treated
- Inside next. Gel, dust and residual treatment in the places pests hide
- Roof void. Dusted for silverfish and spiders where access allows
- Advice. What to keep sealed, clean or trimmed so pests stay away longer
Keeping your family safe on treatment day
We give you clear steps before we start, so the visit fits around children and pets. Ask the technician anything on the day.
Call 0401 042 325- Children and pets stay out of treated rooms until surfaces are dry, usually two to four hours
- Fish tanks are covered and the pump turned off, bird cages moved to an untreated room
- Pet bowls, toys and bedding are picked up before we treat
- Food, dishes and benchtop items go into closed cupboards or the fridge
- Open windows and let the home air out once the treatment is dry
Pest control services near me, done properly
Searching for pest control services near me usually means you want someone local who turns up and explains what they are doing.
Licensed technicians
Every treatment is done by a licensed pest technician, not a labourer with a spray tank.
Written price first
You see the price in writing before any work starts, with what is included.
Melbourne wide
North, west, south east, east, inner suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula.
Same day where we can
Call before midday and we can often fit a general treatment in the same day.
Kids and pets plan
Clear steps for children, pets, fish and birds before the treatment starts.
Follow up advice
We tell you what to expect over the next few weeks and when to call us back.
General pest control questions, answered
What Melbourne home owners ask before booking a general pest treatment.
How much does general pest control cost in Melbourne?
A pest inspection on its own starts from $129 inc GST. A general treatment with the inspection starts from $189 inc GST for a standard home, and from $289 for larger or multi storey homes. You get the price in writing before any work starts.
What does a general pest treatment cover?
Cockroaches, spiders, ants and silverfish inside and around the outside of the home, plus resting areas for flies. Termites, rodents, bed bugs, fleas, possums, bees and wasps are separate services because they need different methods.
What is the pest inspection cost if I do not want a treatment?
A pest inspection starts from $129 inc GST. You get the findings and our advice on the day. If you then want the treatment, it can be done on the same visit where time allows.
Is a pest inspection the same as a termite inspection?
No. A general pest inspection looks for everyday pests. A termite inspection is a more detailed check of timbers, the sub floor and the roof void with moisture meters and a thermal camera, and comes with a written termite report. Book termite control for that.
How long does house pest control take?
Most single storey homes take 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Larger homes and homes with sheds or outbuildings take longer.
Do I need to leave the house during the treatment?
Usually not the whole house. Keep children and pets out of the rooms being treated and away from treated surfaces until they are dry, usually two to four hours.
How often should I book general pest control?
Most Melbourne homes book once a year, often in spring before the warm weather brings spiders and ants out. Homes near bushland, creeks or with a heavy cockroach problem may need a second visit.
Will I still see pests after the treatment?
For a week or two you may see more cockroaches or spiders, often slow or dying, as they come out of hiding. That is normal. If numbers do not drop after a few weeks, call us.
Can you come today?
Often, yes. Call before midday and if a technician is free in your area we can do the general pest control the same day.
General pest control in four steps
Most visits are booked in one call and done the same or next day.
Tell us what you see
Use the form or call. Which pests, which rooms, and how long have you seen them?
Get your price
We send the price in writing and a time, often the same day.
Inspect and treat
A licensed technician inspects first, then treats inside and out.
Aftercare
Clear steps for kids and pets, and what to expect in the next few weeks.
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