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Residential Pest Control Melbourne | Home Pest Control
Want the whole home looked after? Our residential pest control Melbourne team treats houses and units inside and out. Call 0401 573 777 for a free quote.
What is residential pest control?
Reviewed by the Metro Pest Services team, updated September 2026
Residential pest control is looking after a whole home, not one pest on one day. It combines a yearly treatment for the insects every Melbourne home gets with checks for the costly problems, like termites, rats in the roof and possums, before they turn into repairs.
What a home needs depends on the building. An apartment mostly needs kitchens and bathrooms treated. A family house with a yard needs the perimeter, eaves and sheds. An older home with a subfloor and timber needs a termite inspection as much as a spray.
Timing matters as much as the treatment. Booking in late winter or early spring treats the house before cockroaches, spiders and ants build up over the warmer months.
| Apartment or unit | from $159 |
|---|---|
| Standard house | from $189 |
| Home plan with termite inspection | from $349 |
| Best time to book | Late winter to early spring |
| How often | Once a year for most homes |
| Worth adding for older homes | A yearly termite inspection |
| Planned around | Children, pets, fish tanks, allergies |
| Home pest inspection | from $129, with a written report |
Home pest control Melbourne households need, by type of home
The same treatment does not suit every home. This is what we focus on for each.
Apartments and units
Shared walls and ducts- Main pests
- Cockroaches moving between units, ants and silverfish.
- Focus
- Kitchens, bathrooms, laundry cupboards and gaps around pipes.
- Worth knowing
- Problems from next door may need the owners corporation involved.
Family houses with a yard
Perimeter, eaves and sheds- Main pests
- Spiders, ants, outdoor cockroaches and the odd rodent.
- Focus
- The outside band, eaves, weep holes, sheds, fences and play areas.
- Worth knowing
- Redback spots around play equipment are checked every visit.
Period and older homes
Subfloors and timber- Main pests
- Cockroaches, silverfish, rats in roof voids and termite risk.
- Focus
- Subfloor, roof void, gaps in old brickwork and timber in contact with soil.
- Worth knowing
- A yearly termite inspection matters as much as the treatment.
New builds
Fresh brickwork and landscaping- Main pests
- Spiders in weep holes, ants in new paving, black house spiders.
- Focus
- Brickwork, window frames, new garden beds and the slab edge.
- Worth knowing
- Keep garden beds and mulch below weep holes and away from the slab.
A Melbourne home pest calendar
Pests follow the weather. Knowing when each one turns up helps you book before the problem, not during it.
Late winter and spring
Spiders build webs around eaves, ants come out after rain, and birds and possums look for nesting spots. This is the best time for the yearly treatment.
Summer
Cockroaches peak, European wasps build nests, flies breed around bins, and fleas multiply in warm homes with pets.
Autumn and early winter
Rats and mice move into roofs and walls as nights cool, and wasp nests are at their largest. A good time to check the roof void.
What to add to residential pest control for your household
A yearly treatment covers the common insects. These are the extras that matter for particular homes.
- 1A termite inspection, for older homes, homes with subfloors and any home with timber close to soil or garden beds.
- 2Rodent proofing, if you hear scratching in the roof in autumn or find droppings in the garage or pantry.
- 3Possum proofing, for homes near tall trees where thumping in the roof starts after dark.
- 4Flea treatment of the house and yard, for homes with dogs or cats, timed with their vet treatment.
Signs your house pest control needs more than a yearly treatment
A yearly treatment handles everyday insects. These signs point to something that needs its own service.
Thumping or scratching after dark
Noise in the roof at night points to possums or rats, not insects.
Mud tubes on walls or piers
Thin mud tunnels on brickwork, stumps or skirting can mean termites.
Bites in bed
New bites overnight point to bed bugs, which need a two visit treatment.
Droppings in the pantry or garage
Small dark pellets are a sign of mice or rats.
Wasps coming and going from one spot
A steady stream of wasps from a hole in the ground or wall means a nest.
Cockroaches in daylight
Small cockroaches in the kitchen during the day suggest a German cockroach infestation.
How our residential pest control services work
A plan for the home first, then the treatment, then a reminder when the next one is due.
Talk through the home
Type of home, who lives there, pets, past pest problems and when it was last treated.
Look over the property
Roof void, subfloor where accessible, eaves, sheds and garden edges checked for anything more serious.
Treat inside and out
The yearly treatment for common pests, plus any add ons you have booked, like a termite inspection.
Record and reminder
Treatment details and warranty terms on your job record, and a reminder before next season.
Residential pest control cost in Melbourne
These are our starting prices. The final price depends on the size and age of the home, the yard and outbuildings, and the add ons you choose, and it is fixed in writing before we start.
Apartment or unit
from$159
- Kitchen, bathrooms and living areas
- Balcony or courtyard
- Written warranty
House treatment
from$189
- Inside and outside treatment
- Eaves, weep holes and sheds
- Written warranty
Home plan
from$349
- Yearly inside and outside treatment
- Termite inspection with written report
- Roof void and subfloor check
- Written warranty
Add ons quoted on request
- Rodent proofing from $449 with treatment
- Possum removal and proofing from $350
- Flea treatment for homes with pets from $199 for a house
For comparison, Melbourne home pest control is commonly quoted from about $250 for a typical house, with a termite inspection often priced separately from about $250.
- Covers
- Pests in your treatment
- If they return
- Treated again at no charge
- Terms
- Written on your job record
- Termites
- Inspection report, not a warranty
Metro Pest Services · Melbourne
A home pest warranty that is clear about termites
If the pests covered by your home treatment return in numbers during the warranty period, we come back and treat again at no charge. The period and the pests covered are written on your job record.
A termite inspection is a report on what we found on the day, with advice on risk areas. It is not a promise that termites will not arrive later, which is why older homes are inspected every year.
- Warranty terms written on your job record
- Free re treatment if covered pests return
- Termite inspection results explained plainly
How we plan a treatment around your household
Every home is different inside. Tell us who lives there before the visit, and we plan where we treat, what we use and how long the house needs before people and pets return.
- Children and pets stay out of treated areas until surfaces are dry
- Fish tanks are covered and pumps switched off during treatment
- Bird cages and pet enclosures are moved to an untreated room
- Gel baits go into cracks and hinges, out of reach of small hands
- Tell us about asthma or allergies, and we adjust the treatment plan
Before you sign up with residential pest control companies
Ask what is not covered
A home treatment that does not list what it excludes will leave you arguing later about rats, bed bugs or termites.
Monthly visits are rarely needed at home
Most houses need one good treatment a year. Frequent visits suit food businesses, not family homes.
The cheapest quote often skips the roof and subfloor
Those are where rodents, silverfish and termite risk hide, and where a thorough visit spends its time.
Simple habits that keep a home pest free longer
Most home pest problems start with food, water and gaps. A few habits make each treatment last.
Keep gutters clear and fix leaking taps and downpipes.
Trim trees and shrubs back from the roof and walls.
Keep firewood, timber and garden beds away from the house.
Store pet food and pantry goods in sealed containers.
Check the roof void and subfloor once a year, or book us to.
Residential pest control across all of Melbourne
We look after homes right across Melbourne, from apartment towers to period homes and new estates, 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
Inner suburbs. Terraces, Victorian and Edwardian homes with subfloors, lane access and older roofs.
Middle ring suburbs. Postwar brick and weatherboard houses with established gardens, sheds and fences.
Growth corridors. New estates in the west, north and south east, with fresh brickwork and young gardens.
Leafy and bushland suburbs. Homes among tall trees in the east and north east, where possums and spiders are part of life.
Residential Pest Control Melbourne FAQs
Not sure what your home needs? Tell us the type of home and what you have noticed, and we will suggest a plan.
Call 0401 573 777How much does residential pest control cost in Melbourne?
With us an apartment starts from $159, a house treatment from $189, and a home plan with a termite inspection from $349. Prices are fixed in writing before we start.
What is included in home pest control Melbourne plans?
A yearly inside and outside treatment for cockroaches, spiders, ants and silverfish, and in our home plan, a termite inspection with a written report.
When is the best time of year for house pest control?
Late winter to early spring, before cockroaches, spiders and ants build up. Rodent checks are best in autumn as nights cool.
Do I need a pest control contract for my home?
Usually not. Most homes do well with one treatment a year and a reminder. Monthly contracts are designed for food businesses.
How do residential pest control services work with pets?
Pets stay out of treated areas until surfaces are dry, fish tanks are covered and bird cages moved. Tell us about your pets when you book.
What should I look for in residential pest control companies?
A fixed written price, a clear list of what is and is not covered, written warranty terms, and advice on termites and rodents rather than a spray alone.
Is a home pest inspection worth it?
Yes, if you are not sure what you have or have just moved in. A home pest inspection from $129 checks the property and gives you a written report.
Should older homes have a termite inspection every year?
Older homes with subfloors, timber stumps or garden beds against the walls are at higher risk, so a yearly termite inspection is good practice.
Do you do domestic pest control for apartments?
Yes. We treat kitchens, bathrooms and balconies in apartments and units, and advise when pests are coming from shared areas.
We have just bought a house. What should we book?
A home pest inspection or home plan before you move furniture in, so the roof void, subfloor and cupboards are easy to reach.
Can you treat my house on the weekend?
Yes, we work 7 days. Call to book a time that suits your household.
Do you provide house pest control for rentals?
Yes, for rental providers and renters. For moving out, see our end of lease pest control service with a dated receipt.
Ready to get ahead of this season?
Home treatments from $189, a home plan with a termite inspection from $349, planned around your household, with a written warranty.