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Residential Pest Control Melbourne | Homes and Units
Pests in your home, unit or townhouse? We offer residential pest control Melbourne wide, same day, inside, outside and roof void. 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
Units from $159, standard homes from $189, inc GST.
Get a residential pest control quote
Tell us the type of home, your suburb and the pests you are seeing. We reply with a time and a price.
What we find in and around Melbourne homes
Clips from real jobs at Melbourne homes by our technicians: wasp nests, possums in roofs and a one way door.
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Residential pest control cost in Melbourne
Starting prices by type of home. The final price depends on the size of the home, the number of storeys, the pests and how far they have spread. You get the price in writing before any work starts.
- Unit or apartmentInside and balcony or courtyard, for units and apartments.from$159inc GST
- Standard homeMost bookedInside, perimeter, eaves and roof void for a typical family home.from$189inc GST
- Large or acreage propertyLarge homes, big blocks, sheds and outbuildings.from$289inc GST
What is residential pest control?
Residential pest control is a pest treatment planned around a home and the people living in it, covering the inside, the outside and the roof void of a house, unit or townhouse.
Our residential pest control Melbourne service is priced by the type of home, from a one bedroom apartment to a large family home on a big block. A licensed technician checks where pests are getting in and hiding, treats the inside and the outside, and plans the visit around children, pets, fish tanks and anyone at home who is sensitive to smells. The price is in writing before we start.
- Unit or apartmentFrom $159 inc GST, inside plus balcony or courtyard.
- Standard homeFrom $189 inc GST, inside, perimeter and roof void.
- Large or acreageFrom $289 inc GST, with sheds and outbuildings.
- WhenSame day where available when you call before midday, 7 days a week.
Pests covered by home pest control
A standard home pest control visit covers the crawling pests Melbourne families find most. Anything that needs its own method is quoted separately.
Cockroaches
German cockroaches around the kitchen and dishwasher, and larger cockroaches that come in from drains and garden beds.
Spiders
Redbacks in sheds, letterboxes and play equipment, black house spiders on windows, white tails and huntsman inside.
Ants
Trails across benches and through the pantry traced back to the nest outside and treated at the source.
Silverfish
Silverfish in wardrobes, bookcases and the roof void, where they breed in dust and insulation.
Pantry pests
Advice on pantry moths and beetles, with a treatment quoted if they have spread to wardrobes or carpets.
Quoted separately
Termites, rats and mice, bed bugs, fleas, possums, bees and wasps, so you only pay for what you need.
Most household pests get in from outside
Spiders build along eaves and window frames, ants march in from garden beds, and cockroaches come up from drains and under doors. That is why residential pest control starts outside. The technician treats the perimeter of the house, the base of the walls, weep holes, eaves, window and door frames, the fence line and places like the letterbox, meter box and garden shed.
Inside, the treatment is targeted rather than sprayed across every room. Gel goes into cupboard hinges and behind the fridge, dust goes into wall gaps and the roof void, and a residual treatment goes along skirting and wardrobe edges. Your floors, bench tops and toys are not sprayed.
- Perimeter. The base of every outside wall, weep holes, paths and garden edges
- Eaves and frames. Webs removed and treated where spiders return
- Roof void. Dusted for spiders and silverfish where safe access allows
- Inside. Gel, dust and targeted treatment where pests hide
Pest control for units, apartments, townhouses and houses
Every home is treated a little differently. This is how a visit changes with the type of home.
| Type of home | Starting price | Inside | Outside | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit or apartment | From $159 | Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, skirting, wardrobes | Balcony or courtyard | Pest control for apartments often needs building access for the bin room or shared areas, quoted separately |
| Townhouse | From $189 | Every level, kitchen and wet areas | Courtyard, front entry and perimeter | Pest control for townhouses treats shared walls from your side only |
| Single storey home | From $189 | Every room where pests hide | Full perimeter, eaves, fences, shed | Roof void dusted where safe access allows |
| Large home or acreage | From $289 | Every level | Perimeter plus sheds, garages and outbuildings | Big blocks near bush or creeks often see more spiders |
How we plan the visit around your family
A family home pest treatment should fit around the people and pets who live there. These are the steps we ask you to follow.
Call 0401 042 325- Children and pets stay out of treated rooms until surfaces are dry, usually two to four hours
- Dogs and cats stay inside or away from the treated perimeter until it has dried
- Fish tanks are covered with the pump off, and bird cages moved to an untreated room
- Toys, pet bowls and bedding are picked up off the floor and the yard before we start
- Tell us about anyone pregnant, asthmatic or sensitive to smells so we can plan the treatment
When Melbourne homes see each pest
Most people book home pest control when they see a pest. Booking before the busy season keeps numbers down all year.
| Pest | Busiest months | Where you see them | What helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiders | October to April | Eaves, window frames, sheds, outdoor furniture | A perimeter treatment in spring |
| Ants | September to March | Kitchen benches, pantry, bathrooms | Treat the nest, not just the trail |
| Cockroaches | December to March, all year indoors | Kitchen, dishwasher, bathrooms, drains | Gel baits in hinges and gaps |
| Silverfish | All year, worse in damp months | Wardrobes, bookcases, roof void | Roof void dusting and less damp |
| Flies | November to March | Doors, windows, bins | Bins sealed, resting surfaces treated |
Residential exterminators who explain what they do
Searching for residential exterminators usually means you want the problem fixed without fuss. This is what to expect from us.
Licensed technicians
Every treatment is done by a licensed pest technician who can tell you what was used and where.
Written price first
You see the price in writing before any work starts.
Priced by home type
Units, townhouses and houses priced fairly for the size of the job.
Kids and pets plan
Clear steps for children, dogs, cats, birds and fish before we treat.
Same day where available
Call before midday and we can often book the same day.
Melbourne wide
Home pest control Melbourne wide, from Craigieburn and Werribee to Pakenham and the Mornington Peninsula.
A residential exterminator for every kind of household
Owners usually book a yearly treatment in spring, before spiders and ants build up. Renters can book a treatment for their own unit or house, and we give you an invoice that lists what was treated. Landlords and property managers can book between tenants or on a yearly plan, with access arranged through the agent.
On every visit the residential exterminator checks the sub floor and roof void where safe access allows. If we see signs of termites, rats, mice or possums while we are there, we show you and quote that work separately. Nothing extra is done without your yes.
Residential pest control questions, answered
What Melbourne families, renters and landlords ask us before booking home pest control.
How much does residential pest control cost in Melbourne?
Residential pest control starts from $159 inc GST for a unit or apartment, from $189 for a standard family home, and from $289 for large homes, acreage and properties with sheds or outbuildings. You get the price in writing before any work starts.
Is home pest control safe for my kids and pets?
We plan every visit around your family. Children and pets stay out of treated rooms and away from the treated perimeter until surfaces are dry, usually two to four hours. Fish tanks are covered and bird cages moved. The technician explains every step before starting.
Do I need to leave the house?
Usually not. You can stay in an untreated part of the home or the yard while we work, and keep out of treated rooms until they are dry.
Can you treat just my unit in an apartment block?
Yes. Pest control for units covers your own unit plus your balcony or courtyard. If the problem comes from bin rooms or shared areas, the body corporate or building manager can book those separately.
How do I get my home ready for the treatment?
Clear kitchen bench tops, put food and dishes away, empty the cupboard under the sink, pick up toys and pet bowls, and make sure we can reach the skirting, the roof hatch and the outside of the house.
How long does a residential treatment last?
Most homes are well protected for several months. We suggest a treatment once a year, and twice a year for homes near bush, creeks or with a past cockroach problem.
I rent. Can I book pest control myself?
Yes. Renters can book a treatment for their own home. Check your lease, as some pests such as fleas from your own pet are a tenant cost and others are a landlord cost.
Will I see pests after the visit?
For a week or two you may see more spiders or cockroaches, often slow or dying, as they come out of hiding. That is normal. Call us if numbers have not dropped after three to four weeks.
Residential pest control in four steps
Most home visits are booked in one call and done the same or next day.
Tell us about your home
Unit, townhouse or house, your suburb, and the pests you are seeing.
Get your price
We send the price in writing and a time, often the same day.
We treat inside and out
A licensed technician treats where pests hide and get in.
Family aftercare
Clear steps for kids and pets and what to expect in the next few weeks.
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Units from $159, standard homes from $189. Licensed technicians and a written price before we start.