General Pest Control Melbourne | Every Common Insect, One Visit
Cockroaches, spiders, ants, fleas or moths inside? Our general pest control Melbourne crew treats the home, seals the gaps and quotes first. Call 0478661110.
- Crawling, biting and flying insectsCockroaches, ants, spiders, fleas, moths, flies and more.
- Gaps sealed, not sprayed overDoor seals, weep hole covers, pipe gaps and flyscreens.
- Licensed and insured
- Written re-service guarantee
- Open 24/7
A spray deals with the insects there today. Fixing the worn door seal, the open pipe gap and the torn flyscreen is what cuts down the next lot walking in.
- 24 insectsCovered by one general plan
- 3 zonesInside, outside and roof void
- 24/7Call any time, every day
- Free quotePrice in writing before work
What general pest control covers: 24 insects, one visit
Insect control Melbourne homes need, sorted by type. Find the one you are seeing, and where it has its own dedicated service, tap through for the details.
Crawling insects inside the home
Found on the kitchen bench, along skirting boards and in the bathroom at night.
Biting insects
The ones that bite you, the kids or the pets, and need fast treatment.
Flying insects
They come in through open doors, gaps and torn screens, or breed inside.
Garden and outdoor insects
They damage the building, the lawn or the garden, and can move inside.
Beneficial insects we look after
They help your garden, so we do not spray them. If they keep coming inside, we find out why.
Get your general pest control quote
Tell us what you are seeing and roughly where: webs on the eaves, ants on the bench, roaches after dark, fleas on the pets. We ring back, ask a few questions and give you a price before we book.
- What will it cost?Every home is quoted for free, in writing, before work starts. Size, access and how bad it is set the price.
- How long does it take?Most houses take one to two hours for the treatment, plus any sealing work we agreed on.
- Do I empty the cupboards?No. Cockroach gel goes into hinges and gaps, not onto shelves or food.
- What if they come back?Insects back inside the period on your job sheet means we return and re treat at no charge.
Get my pest control quote
One minute. We call you back to book.
Serving Melbourne and suburbs, from Footscray and Point Cook to Box Hill, Glen Waverley and Brighton.
What does general pest control in Melbourne cover?
General pest control in Melbourne is one visit that deals with the everyday insects that get into a home: cockroaches, ants, spiders, fleas, moths, flies, silverfish, earwigs, crickets and the rest of the usual list. A licensed technician inspects and treats three zones, the inside of the house, the outside walls and garden edges, and the roof void, because each insect lives somewhere different.
People search for pest control Melbourne, a pest exterminator Melbourne wide, an insect exterminator or a bug exterminator Melbourne locals trust, and they usually mean the same thing: make the insects stop turning up inside. That takes the right product in the right place, and it takes closing the way in. We are handymen as well as pest technicians, so on the same visit we fix the back door with daylight under it, the gap where the hot water pipe goes through the wall and the torn flyscreen.
Our pest control service Melbourne customers book covers the 24 insects in the table above. A few, like termites and bees, get their own plan and quote because the method is different. If you are not sure what you have, the technician tells you before starting.
General pest control at a glance
| Insects covered | Crawling, biting, flying and garden insects |
|---|---|
| Zones treated | Inside, outside, roof void |
| Sealing work | Door seals, pipe gaps, weep hole covers, flyscreens |
| Time on site | About 1 to 2 hours for most homes |
| Price | Free quote in writing |
| Guarantee | Written re-service guarantee |
| Bookings | 24/7, Melbourne wide |
Whole house pest control inside, outside and in the roof
Home pest control Melbourne families book with us starts indoors, where you notice the insects. We treat skirting boards, cornices, door frames and the back of kitchen and bathroom cupboards with a fine residual spray. For cockroaches, gel bait goes into hinges, behind the fridge and under the dishwasher, so nothing is sprayed near your food or plates. Carpets and pet areas get a flea treatment when fleas are part of the problem.
Outside, the treatment goes along the base of the walls, around window and door frames, the eaves, downpipes, the shed and fence line, and the edges of garden beds where ants, spiders, earwigs and crickets shelter. Then we go up into the roof void and apply dust along the top plates and around the manhole, because that is where spiders and silverfish breed out of sight.
House pest control Melbourne period homes need often includes a sub floor too. Weatherboard houses with a crawl space get that area treated so cockroaches, centipedes and spiders cannot climb up through gaps in the floorboards. That is what whole house pest control means to us.
- Skirting boards and cornices
- Kitchen gel baiting
- Bathrooms and laundry
- Eaves, frames and downpipes
- Garden edges and fences
- Roof void dusting
General pest control that also shuts the door on insects
A treatment is only half the job if the insects can walk straight back in through the same gap next month.
A spray only visit
Treats the house and leaves the building as it was.
- Sprays the skirting boards and leaves
- Does not check how the insects got inside
- Sprays over the gap under the back door
- Leaves torn flyscreens and open pipe holes
- Tells you to call a handyman for the rest
Good Guys pest control plus handyman
Treats the house, then fixes the way in.
- Full treatment inside, outside and in the roof void
- Door seals and bottom strips replaced where daylight shows
- Pipe and cable gaps sealed where they pass through the wall
- Weep hole covers fitted so the wall still drains and breathes
- Flyscreens patched or rescreened, all quoted before we start
How our pest exterminator visit works
Every visit starts with an inspection, because the right product in the wrong place does very little.
You call or send the form
Tell us which insects you are seeing. We ask a few questions and give you a price.
Walk through inspection
We check inside, outside and the roof void, and find where each insect is living.
Targeted treatment
Spray, dust, bait and gel go where the insects live and travel, not over every surface.
Seal and repair
Agreed repairs are done on the day: seals, pipe gaps, weep hole covers, screens.
Job sheet and advice
You get the job sheet with what we did, re-entry advice and your guarantee period.
Signs your house needs pest control
One spider on the ceiling is normal. These signs usually mean an insect is breeding in or around the house.
Cockroaches after dark
Seeing roaches when you turn the kitchen light on at night means they are living close by, often behind appliances.
Ant trails that keep coming back
Wiping a trail away does nothing if the nest is in the wall or under the slab. It returns the next warm day.
Webs rebuilt every week
Black house spider webs that reappear in the same window corners show spiders are breeding in the brickwork.
Pets scratching, bites on ankles
Small itchy bites around the ankles and a scratching dog or cat usually mean fleas in the carpet or yard.
Holes in wool and paper
Moth larvae chew wool clothes and rugs; silverfish graze on book covers and wallpaper paste.
Droppings in cupboards
Tiny black specks in hinge corners and drawer runners are a common sign of German cockroaches.
Need a pest exterminator tonight?
We answer 24/7. If cockroaches are running before a rental inspection, ants are pouring through the house or fleas are biting the kids, ring us and we will tell you honestly how soon we can be there.
Residential pest control that seals the way in
Residential pest control Melbourne homes can rely on works better when the building stops helping the insects. Our crew carries seals, sealant, mesh and screen material in the van, so common fixes happen on the day. A bottom seal on a back door, a strip of weather seal on a sliding door, sealant around the pipes under the sink and behind the washing machine, and new mesh on a torn flyscreen are all quick jobs.
Weep holes need care. They let water out of a brick wall and air through it, so they must never be filled with mortar or foam. Where crickets, larger spiders or mice are using them, we fit purpose made weep hole covers that keep the wall draining. Ants walk through any mesh, so for ants we treat the weep hole instead.
Bigger repairs, like a rotten door frame or broken eave lining, are pointed out and quoted separately, so you can decide.
- Door bottom seals
- Sliding door weather strips
- Pipe and cable gaps
- Weep hole covers
- Flyscreen repairs
- Written quote for extras
What does general pest control cost in Melbourne?
We do not publish one price for every house, because a two bedroom unit and a double storey family home are different jobs. Your quote is free and in writing.
Units and apartments
Inside treatment, balcony and any shared areas you are responsible for, plus gel baiting.
PriceConfirmed in writing before any work
Standard house
Inside, outside and roof void for a single storey home, with handyman sealing quoted on the day.
PriceConfirmed in writing before any work
Large or double storey
Extra rooms, a second level, sub floor, shed and bigger yards, quoted after a look.
PriceConfirmed in writing before any work
What changes the pest control cost
- Size of the house. More rooms, a second storey and a bigger roof void take more time and product.
- Which insects. Fleas and heavy German cockroach problems may need a planned follow up visit, which we tell you up front.
- Sub floor and roof access. A tight crawl space or a hard to reach manhole adds time.
- Outbuildings and garden. Sheds, garages, granny flats and garden treatments can be added to the job.
- Sealing and repairs. Door seals, weep hole covers and screen repairs are priced per item before we start.
- Repeat visits. Annual pest control booked each year is simple to schedule and quote.
Preparing for your pest treatment, and the guarantee
A little preparation helps the products work, and the job sheet tells you exactly what is covered afterwards.
Before and after the treatment
Clear the edges of rooms where you can, put pet bowls and toys away, and cover fish tanks. You do not need to empty kitchen cupboards.
Keep children and pets off treated surfaces until the spray has dried. The technician tells you how long for your home and product on the day.
For fleas, vacuum the day before and keep vacuuming after, because it brings the next hatch out to the treatment.
The written re-service guarantee
Every general pest treatment comes with a written re-service guarantee. The period is written on your job sheet.
If the treated insects come back inside that period, we return and re treat at no charge. Cleaning under the fridge and fixing leaks helps it last longer.
General pest control near me: Melbourne suburbs
Our pest control service covers the CBD and every direction out to the bayside, the east, the north and the west. Some suburbs we visit most weeks:
Is my suburb covered?
Searched for pest control near me, a pest exterminator near me or general pest control near me? Type your suburb or postcode, or tap a suburb, and it goes straight into your quote form.
Inner Melbourne
North
West
East
South East
Bayside
General pest control questions
Which insects, preparation, timing and cost. Ring us if yours is not answered here.
What does general pest control include?
A standard visit treats the common crawling, biting and flying insects across three zones: inside the house, around the outside and in the roof void. Sub floors, sheds and garages are added where you have them. We also seal common entry points such as door gaps and pipe holes where agreed.
Which insects do you cover?
Cockroaches, ants, spiders, earwigs, crickets, centipedes, beetles, scorpions, fleas, mosquitoes, lice, flies, moths, bees, termites, locusts, grasshoppers, caterpillars, greenfly and snails. Dragonflies, butterflies, ladybirds and earthworms are beneficial, so we deal with why they are getting inside rather than spraying them.
How much does general pest control cost?
It depends on the size of the home, access to the roof and sub floor, and which insects are involved. We give you a free quote in writing before any work starts, and any sealing or repairs are priced item by item.
Do you treat termites in a general pest control visit?
We look for termite signs on every visit, such as mud leads on walls and hollow sounding timber. If we find activity, a termite treatment is quoted separately, because it is a different method.
Can you get rid of lice?
We treat bird lice that come in from nests in the roof, and book lice in damp rooms and pantries. Head lice live on people, so that is a job for the chemist.
Do I need to leave the house?
Usually not for long. Stay out of rooms while they are being treated and keep children and pets off sprayed surfaces until dry. The technician gives you the times for your home.
Do I need to empty my kitchen cupboards?
No. Cockroach gel goes into hinges, corners and appliance gaps rather than onto shelves. Clearing the space under the sink helps us reach the pipes.
How often should I book a treatment?
Many Melbourne homes book annual pest control before spring, when spiders and ants become active. Homes near bushland or with heavy cockroach pressure may need it more often, and we will say so honestly.
Can you seal my weep holes?
We do not fill weep holes, because the wall needs them to drain and breathe. We fit weep hole covers that still let water and air through and keep crickets, larger spiders and mice out. Ants walk through any cover, so we treat the weep hole for them instead.
Do you treat one insect on its own?
Yes. If one insect is the main problem, see our cockroach control, ant control or flea treatment pages for a focused treatment.
Is this suitable for a rental I am leaving?
For tenants moving out, our end of lease pest control includes the compliance certificate for the agent on the day.
