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Pest Control Melbourne | General Treatment, Inside and Out
Want the whole house done at once? Our general treatment covers spiders, cockroaches, ants and silverfish across Melbourne. Call 0435 073 966 for a free quote.
Tell us what you have seen
A general treatment is the right answer when you want the whole property covered rather than one specific pest chased. Tell us the property size and anything specific you have noticed.
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One visit, the four pests almost every Melbourne home gets
A general pest treatment covers spiders, cockroaches, ants and silverfish in a single visit, inside and out. It is the sensible default for a home that has no single dramatic problem but keeps producing webbing on the eaves, the odd cockroach behind the dishwasher and an ant trail every summer.
What it is not is a cure for everything. Rodents, termites, bed bugs, fleas, possums, birds and wasps all need specific treatment, and a general spray does not touch them. We will tell you honestly if what you have described needs one of those instead — it is a different price and often a different technician.
The pests a general treatment deals with
One visit, inside and out. Anything below that is not on this list needs its own treatment, and we will tell you rather than spray and hope.
Exactly what a general treatment covers
Published plainly, because the most common complaint about this service across the industry is people discovering afterwards what was not included.
| Pest | Included in a general treatment? | Why | If you have it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiders | Yes | Residual on eaves, frames and harbourage, plus de-webbing | Covered — mention redbacks and we will check play areas specifically. |
| Cockroaches | Yes, for a general presence | Perimeter and harbourage treatment | A German cockroach breeding population needs the dedicated gel programme. |
| Ants | Yes | Perimeter barrier plus baiting of visible trails | Multiple established nests need the dedicated ant treatment. |
| Silverfish | Yes | Roof void and storage treatment | Covered. |
| Rodents, termites, bed bugs, fleas | No | They need targeted methods a general spray cannot deliver | Priced separately — see the individual pages. |
| Possums, birds, wasps, bees | No | Wildlife and stinging work is licensed, separate work | Priced separately. |
When a general treatment is the right choice
And when it is not.
A general treatment suits you
- Webbing keeps returning on the eaves and window frames
- The occasional cockroach, not a breeding population
- Ant trails appear every summer
- Silverfish in wardrobes and storage
- You have just moved in and want a clean slate
- You want the whole property done rather than one pest chased
You need something specific
- Noises in the roof at night — that is rodents or possums
- Bites overnight in a line — bed bugs
- Bites around the ankles with a pet in the house — fleas
- Mud tubes or soft skirting — termites, and urgently
- Wasps flying into a wall cavity — wasp treatment
- A sudden bad smell — dead animal removal
Treating in early spring gets ahead of the summer population build, which is why most annual plans are scheduled then.
A new build or a new purchase is the cheapest time to start clean, before anything establishes.
Our general treatment carries a 6-month warranty. Free re-treatment inside that period if the covered pests return.
What we will tell you before you book this
This is the service most likely to be mis-sold in our industry.
A general treatment is not a rodent or termite treatment
It covers spiders, cockroaches, ants and silverfish. It does nothing for rats, mice, termites, bed bugs, fleas, possums, birds or wasps, all of which need targeted methods.
If you describe scratching in the roof and someone books you in for a general spray, you are being sold the wrong thing. We will move you to the right service, even where it is cheaper.
Melbourne general pest control is $150 to $400
That is the honest market range for a standard home, and almost nobody puts a number on their service page — you are pushed to a quote form instead.
Ours starts at $189 and the final figure depends on the size of the property and how much external area there is. You get it in writing before we start, and we beat any written quote by 5%.
What happens on the day
Usually an hour to ninety minutes for a standard home.
Walk-through
We inspect inside and out, note any pest that needs separate treatment, and confirm the price before starting.
External treatment
Residual applied to eaves, window frames, weep holes, door surrounds, fence lines and the perimeter, with webbing physically removed.
Internal treatment
Skirtings, cupboard voids, wet areas, roof void and subfloor harbourage, plus gel bait where cockroaches are present.
Report and warranty
You get a written record of what was treated and a 6-month warranty on the covered pests.
What general pest control costs
Melbourne general pest control runs $150 to $400 for a standard home. Every price below is a from price — the figure depends on property size and external area, and you get it in writing before we start.
Inspection only
Full inspection and written findings, credited against treatment if you book on the day.
General treatment
Internal and external treatment covering spiders, cockroaches, ants and silverfish, with a 6-month warranty.
Large or multi-storey
Larger homes, multi-storey properties or those with extensive external areas.
Clear written quotes.We beat any written quote by 5%. Commercial, strata and end-of-lease jobs are quoted on inspection.
6-month warranty on a general treatment
If spiders, cockroaches, ants or silverfish return inside six months we come back and re-treat at no charge. The warranty covers the pests the treatment covers — it does not extend to rodents, termites, bed bugs or fleas, which are separate services, and we would rather be clear about that now than argue about it later.
Why an annual treatment is usually cheaper than reacting
Most of what we attend was avoidable.
Populations compound
Spiders, cockroaches and ants build through spring and summer. Treating early is cheaper than treating a peak.
Small problems hide big ones
A general visit is often how we find rodent entry points or termite activity before they are expensive.
Health
Cockroach droppings are an asthma trigger and ants contaminate food surfaces — both are avoidable with a routine treatment.
Property value
Heavy webbing and visible pest activity read as neglect at inspection and in listing photographs.
General Pest Control questions we get asked
If yours is not here, call 0435 073 966 — we will answer it on the phone without booking you in first.
Call 0435 073 966Is this the same as an exterminator?
Same job, different word. Pest removal Melbourne, pest exterminator Melbourne, exterminator Melbourne, insect control Melbourne, bug exterminator Melbourne and pest management Melbourne all describe a general treatment. We are one of the pest control companies Melbourne homeowners compare when they search best pest control Melbourne, and our pest control services Melbourne wide run from pest control Melbourne CBD apartments out to the growth corridors. Melbourne pest control services are quoted in writing before we travel.
How do I find you if I just want someone local?
Most people arrive searching pest control near me, a pest exterminator near me, a pest control exterminator near me or simply pest control close to me. Insect control near me, insect control services near me, pest management near me, pest control services near me and an exterminator service near me all reach the same team, and pest and rodent control near me can be booked as a single visit.
Which pests does the treatment actually cover?
Cockroach control Melbourne is the most common reason people book. Cockroach pest control Melbourne, cockroach exterminator Melbourne, cockroach pest control and cockroach exterminator work all target the same species, and a cockroach in Melbourne kitchens is usually German cockroach: german cockroach control needs gel and growth regulator rather than a surface spray. Ant control Melbourne, pest control ants Melbourne, ant exterminator Melbourne and ant removal Melbourne are included too, and an ant infestation Melbourne homes get in summer is often argentine ants Melbourne wide, with carpenter ants Melbourne properties see far less often. Spider control Melbourne, spider pest control Melbourne, spider exterminator Melbourne, spider removal Melbourne and spider control service Melbourne are part of the same visit, and a spider infestation Melbourne garages develop is treated at the harbourage.
Do you treat fleas, bed bugs and end-of-lease jobs?
Yes. Flea control Melbourne, flea treatment Melbourne, flea pest control Melbourne and flea exterminator Melbourne are booked constantly by tenants and agents, and end of lease pest control Melbourne or an end of lease flea treatment is a documented job for your bond. Bed bugs are separate work: bed bug control Melbourne, bed bug exterminator Melbourne, bed bug pest control Melbourne, bed bug treatment Melbourne and bed bug removal Melbourne are quoted per room, and bed bug heat treatment Melbourne is available where chemical treatment is not suitable. Bed bugs Melbourne wide need the whole room done, never one mattress.
What about moths, silverfish and flies?
All covered. Moth control Melbourne, carpet moths Melbourne, carpet moth treatment Melbourne and a moth infestation Melbourne wardrobes develop are treated in the fibres, not the air. Silverfish control Melbourne, flies control Melbourne and a fly infestation Melbourne kitchens get in summer are handled on the same visit.
Do you do termites?
Termites are a separate service and never part of a general treatment. Termite control Melbourne, termite pest control Melbourne, termite treatment Melbourne, termite removal Melbourne and termite control services Melbourne all start with an inspection: termite inspection Melbourne, melbourne termite inspection and termites Melbourne enquiries are booked as a timber-pest inspection first. We quote termite inspection cost Melbourne and termite treatment cost Melbourne in writing, and a termite barrier Melbourne or ongoing termite protection Melbourne is priced after we have seen the building. Regular termite work includes termite control Narre Warren, termite control Frankston, termite control Greensborough, termite inspection Greensborough, termite treatment Greensborough, termite control Glen Waverley, termite inspection Werribee, termite control Mornington Peninsula, termite treatment Mornington Peninsula and termite inspection Mornington Peninsula.
Which suburbs do you cover?
The whole metropolitan area with no travel surcharge, including pest control Werribee, pest control Truganina, pest control Tarneit, pest control Craigieburn, pest control Narre Warren, pest control Bentleigh East, pest control Footscray, pest control Moonee Ponds, pest control Cranbourne South, pest control South Morang, pest control Balwyn North, pest control St Kilda East, pest control Ringwood North and pest control Roxburgh Park.
Do you do birds, pigeons and solar panel proofing?
Yes. Bird control Melbourne and bird proofing Melbourne are mostly solar panel skirting and ledge work. Bird removal Melbourne, pigeon removal Melbourne, pigeon pest control Melbourne, bird pest control Melbourne and bird nest removal Melbourne are quoted after we look at the roof.
Do you work with businesses?
Yes. Commercial pest control Melbourne covers cafes, warehouses, strata and food premises with documentation for audits, and restaurant pest control Melbourne is scheduled outside trading hours. Commercial pest control services are quoted per site rather than per visit.
What does it cost, and what about a single pest?
Pest control Melbourne price and pest control cost Melbourne depend on the size of the home and how many pests are active. A single-pest job such as cockroach pest control cost or cockroach pest control price is cheaper than a full general treatment, and every number is quoted in writing before we start.
Do you also handle rodents, possums, wasps and bees?
Yes, through our specialist teams. Rodent control Melbourne, rat control Melbourne, rat removal Melbourne, mice control Melbourne and mouse exterminator Melbourne are run by Apex Rodent Removal. Possum removal Melbourne and possum catcher Melbourne go to our licensed possum crew, wasp removal Melbourne and wasp nest removal Melbourne to the wasp team, and bee removal Melbourne to our beekeepers for live relocation rather than treatment.
How much does pest control cost in Melbourne?
General pest control in Melbourne runs $150 to $400 for a standard home. Ours starts from $129 for an inspection, $189 for a general treatment covering spiders, cockroaches, ants and silverfish, and $289 for larger or multi-storey properties. You get the figure in writing before we start and we beat any written quote by 5%.
What does a general pest treatment actually cover?
Spiders, cockroaches, ants and silverfish, inside and out, in one visit. It does not cover rodents, termites, bed bugs, fleas, possums, birds or wasps — those need targeted treatment and are priced separately. We will tell you if what you have described needs one of those instead.
How long does it take?
Usually an hour to ninety minutes for a standard home, longer for larger or multi-storey properties. You do not need to leave for the whole visit, though we will ask you to stay out of rooms while they are being treated and until surfaces are dry.
Is it safe for children and pets?
Yes, once dry — usually a couple of hours. We use targeted placements rather than fogging, and we will tell you which areas to keep clear. Tell us about asthma, pregnancy, fish tanks, chickens or beehives and we will adjust the method.
How often should I have it done?
Annually for most Melbourne homes, ideally in early spring so the treatment is in place before the summer population build. Properties backing onto parkland, creeks or bushland often benefit from six-monthly.
Do I need to leave the house?
No, in most cases. We will ask you to keep out of the rooms being treated until they are dry, and to keep pets away during that time.
What if the pests come back?
Treated properties carry a 6-month warranty on the covered pests. If spiders, cockroaches, ants or silverfish return inside that period we re-treat at no charge.
When do I get a price?
Before any work starts. You get a clear written quote once we know what the job involves.
Can I book this for a property I have just bought?
Yes, and it is one of the best times to do it — before you move in, with empty rooms and full access, and before anything establishes. Mention it and we will schedule around your settlement.
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