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Flea Control Melbourne | Home and Rental Flea Treatment
Fleas jumping on the carpet? Our flea control Melbourne team treats floors, pet resting spots and the yard in one visit. Call 0401 573 777 for a free quote.
How do you get rid of fleas in the house?
Reviewed by the Metro Pest Services team, updated September 2026
You get rid of fleas by treating the house, the pets and the yard in the same week, then vacuuming every day for two weeks. Adult fleas, eggs and larvae are all reached by treatment, but pupae inside their cocoons are not, so the daily vacuuming is what makes them hatch and meet the treatment.
Almost all fleas in Melbourne homes are cat fleas, and they live on dogs just as happily as on cats. The adult fleas you see biting are only one stage. Flea eggs, flea larvae and flea pupae are already spread through carpets, rugs, pet beds and shaded soil outside.
Your pets need a flea product from your vet or pet store at the same time as the house treatment. We treat the home and the yard, not the animals, and treating one without the other lets fleas move straight back.
| Unit or apartment flea treatment | from $159 |
|---|---|
| House flea treatment | from $199 |
| House, yard and subfloor | from $259 |
| Seeing fleas after treatment | Normal for up to two weeks |
| Vacuuming after treatment | Daily for two weeks |
| Pets | Treated by your vet on the same week |
| Most common flea | Cat flea, on dogs and cats |
| End of lease flea treatment | Receipt supplied for your agent |
Flea eggs, larvae, pupae and adults: why timing matters
Each stage lives in a different place and reacts differently to treatment. This is the timeline behind every flea treatment Melbourne homes need.
Eggs
Days 1 to 10- Where
- Laid on the pet, then drop into carpet, bedding, couches and the yard.
- Looks like
- Tiny, white and oval, too small to notice without magnification.
- Treatment
- Reached by the treatment and by vacuuming.
Larvae
About 1 to 3 weeks- Where
- Deep in carpet fibres, cracks in floorboards, pet beds and shaded soil.
- Looks like
- Small, pale and worm like, avoiding light.
- Treatment
- Reached by the treatment, which also stops them developing.
Pupae
A week to many months- Where
- Inside sticky cocoons coated in carpet fibre and dust.
- Looks like
- Almost invisible, blending into the carpet.
- Treatment
- Protected by the cocoon. Vibration from vacuuming and walking makes them hatch.
Adults
Weeks to months- Where
- On pets, and jumping onto people from carpets and rugs.
- Looks like
- About 2 to 3 mm, dark reddish brown, flattened side to side.
- Treatment
- Reached by the house treatment, and by the vet product once on the pet.
Four things that decide whether flea treatment works
The treatment does its part on the day. What happens in the two weeks after is what finishes the job.
- 1Vacuum carpets, rugs, couches and along skirting boards every day for two weeks, and empty the vacuum outside.
- 2Have your pets treated by your vet or with a pet store product in the same week as the house treatment.
- 3Wash pet bedding, throws and cushion covers on a hot cycle, and keep pets off untreated furniture.
- 4Do not steam clean or shampoo carpets for two weeks, which removes the treatment before the pupae hatch.
Signs you need a flea exterminator Melbourne wide
Flea bites look like several other bites. These are the signs that point to fleas, and that they have already spread through the house.
Flea bites around the ankles
Small, itchy red bites in clusters on the ankles and lower legs.
Black specks in pet fur
Tiny dark specks in the fur that turn reddish on a damp white tissue.
A pet that keeps scratching
Scratching and biting at the base of the tail, belly and neck.
Fleas jumping onto white socks
Walk through carpeted rooms in white socks and fleas show up against the fabric.
Bites after moving in
Bites starting soon after moving into a home that stood empty, even with no pets.
Bites near the pet spots
More bites around couches, beds and the places pets sleep or rest.
Flea pest control Melbourne homes need even without a dog or cat
Fleas without pets are more common than people think. Flea pupae can wait in a quiet home for months and hatch the week someone moves in.
Previous tenants or owners
Pupae left behind by the last household sit dormant in an empty home, then hatch when footsteps and warmth return.
Possums and rodents
Possums in the roof and rats or mice under the floor carry fleas, which drop into ceilings, wall cavities and subfloors.
Visiting animals
Stray cats under decks and neighbourhood pets resting in the yard leave flea eggs in shaded soil and garden beds.
How our flea treatment Melbourne service works
One treatment for most homes, with the timing and aftercare planned from the start.
Confirm and plan
We confirm fleas, check where pets sleep and roam, and plan treatment for the same week as their vet treatment.
Prepare the house
You vacuum, wash pet bedding and clear floors, so the treatment reaches carpet edges and under furniture.
Treat inside and out
Carpets, rugs, skirting, pet bedding areas, plus the yard, decking and subfloor where pets go.
Two weeks of aftercare
Daily vacuuming brings out the last pupae. If fleas are still biting after four weeks, we come back.
Flea treatment cost in Melbourne
These are our starting prices. The final price depends on the size of the home, how much carpet there is and whether the yard and subfloor are included, and it is fixed in writing before we start.
Unit or apartment
from$159
- Carpets, rugs and skirting treated
- Pet resting areas treated
- Aftercare instructions
House flea treatment
from$199
- All carpeted and rug areas
- Couches and pet bedding areas
- Written warranty
House, yard and subfloor
from$259
- Everything in the house treatment
- Yard, decking and pet runs
- Subfloor where accessible
- Written warranty
Also quoted on request
- End of lease flea treatment with a dated receipt for your agent
- Large homes and multiple units priced by floor area
- Fleas plus other pests see general pest control from $189
For comparison, Melbourne flea treatments are commonly quoted from about $175, and supermarket flea bombs cost from about $30 a round, often needing several rounds.
- Covers
- The home and yard we treated
- Checked at
- Four weeks after treatment
- If fleas remain
- Treated again at no charge
- Depends on
- Vacuuming and pets treated
Metro Pest Services · Melbourne
A flea warranty that explains the first two weeks
Seeing some fleas for up to two weeks after treatment is expected, as protected pupae hatch. If fleas are still biting four weeks after treatment, we come back and treat again at no charge.
The warranty depends on daily vacuuming for two weeks, pets being treated in the same week, and carpets not being steam cleaned or shampooed during those two weeks.
- Warranty terms written on your job record
- Free re treatment if fleas remain after four weeks
- Conditions listed plainly, not in fine print
End of lease flea treatment with a receipt for your agent
Many Melbourne leases that allow pets include a clause about flea treatment when you move out. There is no single rule that applies to every rental, so read your lease and ask your agent what they expect before you book.
Our end of lease flea treatment is booked after carpets are cleaned, so the treatment is not removed, and you get a dated receipt listing the property and what was treated.
- Book the flea treatment after carpet cleaning, not before
- Carpets, rugs, skirting and pet areas treated inside
- Yard, decking and subfloor treated where pets had access
- A dated receipt with the property address for your agent
- Our end of lease pest control Melbourne service covers other pests at the same visit
What we tell every family before a flea treatment
Flea bombs rarely reach the problem
Supermarket foggers settle on open floor and miss the carpet edges, under furniture and couch cushions where larvae and pupae sit.
Winter does not fix fleas indoors
Heated Melbourne homes stay warm enough for fleas all year, so an indoor flea problem will not wait for the cold to end it.
Your vet is half of the job
We never treat animals. A vet product on every dog and cat in the home, in the same week, is what stops fleas coming straight back.
How to stop fleas coming back
Once the house is clear, a few habits keep it that way.
Keep every dog and cat on a year round flea product from your vet.
Wash pet bedding every week on a hot cycle.
Vacuum carpets, rugs and couches at least twice a week.
Block access under decks and the house for stray cats.
Deal with possums in the roof or rodents under the floor, which bring their own fleas.
Flea treatment across all of Melbourne
Fleas turn up in every part of Melbourne, in apartments and family homes alike. We treat anywhere in the metropolitan area, with no call-out fee.
Inner Melbourne
- Melbourne CBD
- Carlton
- Fitzroy
- Richmond
- South Yarra
- St Kilda
- Collingwood
- Docklands
Northern suburbs
- Brunswick
- Coburg
- Preston
- Reservoir
- Epping
- Craigieburn
- Bundoora
- Heidelberg
Eastern suburbs
- Box Hill
- Doncaster
- Ringwood
- Glen Waverley
- Blackburn
- Croydon
- Boronia
- Lilydale
South east
- Dandenong
- Clayton
- Cranbourne
- Narre Warren
- Berwick
- Pakenham
- Springvale
- Keysborough
Bayside and south
- Brighton
- Sandringham
- Cheltenham
- Mentone
- Mordialloc
- Frankston
- Seaford
- Carrum Downs
Western suburbs
- Footscray
- Sunshine
- Altona
- Point Cook
- Werribee
- Hoppers Crossing
- Tarneit
- Melton
Rentals between tenants. Empty rentals across the inner and middle suburbs, where pupae wait for the next household to move in.
Leafy suburbs with possums. Established tree lined suburbs in the east and north, where possums in roofs bring fleas indoors.
Family homes with pets. Outer suburbs with bigger yards, pet runs and decks, where the yard needs treating as well as the house.
Apartments and townhouses. Carpeted units and townhouses, where fleas spread between rooms quickly.
Flea Control Melbourne FAQs
Not sure if it is fleas? Describe the bites and where they happen, and we will tell you whether a flea treatment makes sense.
Call 0401 573 777How much does flea treatment cost in Melbourne?
With us flea treatment starts from $159 for a unit, from $199 for a house, and from $259 for a house with the yard and subfloor. The price is fixed in writing before we start.
Why am I still seeing fleas after treatment?
Flea pupae are protected inside their cocoons, so they keep hatching for up to two weeks. Daily vacuuming makes them hatch sooner and meet the treatment.
Do I need to leave the house during flea treatment?
Yes, for a few hours. People and pets stay out until treated floors are dry, and we tell you exactly how long on the day.
Do you treat my dog or cat for fleas?
No. We treat the house and yard. Your vet or pet store supplies a flea product for your pets, which should be used in the same week.
Why do I have fleas with no pets?
Flea pupae left by previous occupants can hatch when you move in, and possums, rodents and stray cats also bring fleas to homes without pets.
What should I do before the flea exterminator arrives?
Vacuum all floors and couches, wash pet bedding, pick up items from the floor, and arrange for your pets to be treated in the same week.
Do I need end of lease flea treatment?
It depends on your lease. Many leases that allow pets ask for it, but not all do. Check your lease and your agent, and book it after carpet cleaning.
Can I steam clean carpets after flea treatment?
Wait at least two weeks. Steam cleaning or shampooing removes the treatment before the last pupae have hatched.
How long does flea pest control take to work?
Most homes see flea bites drop sharply within a week, and fleas are usually gone within two to four weeks with daily vacuuming.
Do flea bombs work?
Rarely on their own. They settle on open floor and miss the carpet edges and furniture where larvae and pupae hide.
Can fleas spread disease to people or pets?
Fleas can pass on tapeworm to pets that swallow them, and heavy flea numbers can cause skin problems in animals. For people the main problem is itchy bites.
Do you offer same day flea control Melbourne wide?
Often, yes. Call before 2pm and we can usually treat the same day or the next day, depending on your suburb.
Fleas biting again tonight?
Flea treatment from $159, inside and out, timed with your vet, with a written warranty and a receipt for rentals.