KITCHENS & UNITSGerman cockroaches are behind most kitchen and unit callouts in Melbourne, breeding in the warm, hidden spaces behind dishwashers, under benchtops and around fridge motors, which is why a surface spray rarely fixes it for long. That is where our cockroach pest control Melbourne service comes in. We place gel bait straight into those spaces and treat the cracks around them, so the whole colony is cleared rather than just the ones you can see. Larger cockroaches coming in from drains and garden beds are treated outside.
AUTUMN & WINTERScratching in the ceiling after dark usually means rats or mice have moved into the roof void, wall cavities or subfloor, and in Melbourne they push indoors as the weather cools through autumn and winter. Our rodent pest control Melbourne service combines baiting, trapping and sealing the entry points, so the rodents are removed and kept out rather than coming straight back. Homes near parks, creeks and older laneways tend to see the most activity.
WARMER MONTHSMost spiders around a Melbourne home are harmless, but Redbacks under outdoor furniture and White-tailed spiders that wander inside are the ones families worry about. Webs gather around eaves, windows, garages and fence lines. Our spider control Melbourne service clears the webbing and treats the places spiders shelter, indoors and out, so you and the kids can use the whole home and yard without walking into webs.
HIGH RISKTermites are the costliest pest a Melbourne home can face, quietly eating structural timber inside walls and floors long before you notice a soft skirting or a blistered architrave. Older timber homes and gardens with stored wood or mulch are most at risk. Our termite treatment Melbourne service starts with a thermal imaging inspection, then sets up the right barrier or bait system to protect the home and keep it monitored.
PROTECTED SPECIESHeavy thumping across the ceiling at night is usually a brushtail or ringtail possum that has got into the roof through broken tiles or gaps along the eaves, leaving mess and smell behind. Possums are protected in Victoria, so our possum removal Melbourne service is humane and compliant with state wildlife rules. We remove the possum, block the entry points and proof the roofline so it settles back into the garden, not your ceiling.
WARMER MONTHSAnts are the most persistent household pest in Melbourne, trailing across the kitchen bench and along the skirting for food and water, especially through the warmer months. Black house ants, Argentine ants and white-footed ants nest in wall cavities, gardens and under paving. Our ant control Melbourne service baits the trail so the workers carry it back to the nest, clearing the colony rather than the ants you can see.
SAFETY RISKA wasp nest near the house is a real safety problem, especially near a door, deck or play area where the family passes underneath. European and paper wasps build under eaves, in wall cavities and around Melbourne gardens through the warmer months and turn aggressive when disturbed. Our wasp control Melbourne service locates and treats the nest safely, removes it where we can, and points out the spots most likely to attract another.
TRAVELS WITH YOUBed bugs hide within a metre or two of the bed, in mattress seams, bed frames and skirting, and they travel into Melbourne homes on luggage, second-hand furniture and visitors. Shop-bought sprays rarely work because the eggs survive. Our bed bug treatment Melbourne service targets every life stage across the affected rooms, with a follow-up where the lifecycle needs it, so you can sleep easy again.
Our most popular service covers the common household pests in one visit, treating inside, outside and the subfloor so the whole home is protected. It suits a seasonal reset or a home you have just moved into.
Termites are not covered by a general treatment and need their own plan. We inspect the home with thermal imaging, report what we find in plain English and set up a barrier or monitoring system suited to your property and its risk level.
Sometimes there is only one problem: a rodent in the roof, a wasp nest by the door or bed bugs in a room, and it needs solving on its own. We treat the single pest quickly and thoroughly, without charging you for a full-home service you do not need.
Residential pest management works to the Melbourne seasons instead of waiting for the next infestation. We set a plan that suits your home and budget, with the same warranty and pet-safe treatments each visit, and fewer callouts over time.
Melbourne's older terraces, semis and weatherboards often have subfloor vents that have been blocked or damaged over the years, leaving a cool, damp space that cockroaches, spiders and termites shelter and breed in.
Droppings in the insulation, a stain spreading across the ceiling or scratching after dark all point to rodents or possums in the roof. Broken tiles and gaps along the eaves are how they get in, and once inside, they are warm, hidden and hard to reach.
Cockroaches need warmth, moisture and somewhere tight to hide, which is exactly what the backs of fridges, dishwashers and ovens offer. These hidden spaces are where an infestation usually starts in a Melbourne kitchen.
In Melbourne apartments, semis and townhouses, pests travel between homes through wall cavities, roof spaces and shared plumbing. A neighbour's problem can quickly become yours, even when your own home is spotless.
Woodpiles, retaining walls, pot plants and thick mulch against the house give ants, spiders and rodents somewhere to nest right next to the wall. From there, it is a short trip inside through a gap in a door or window.
Fresh landscaping, a new deck, sleepers or offcuts stacked by the shed all disturb pests and draw termites and ants toward the home. New builds and recently renovated Melbourne homes are not immune, and often benefit from an early preventative treatment.
You do not have to live with pests, and you do not have to wait days for help. Apex offers same-day residential pest control across Melbourne, with pet-safe treatments and a 6-month warranty. Get a quote, or call our local team and we will book a time that suits you.
We walk through the whole property, inside and out, including the subfloor and roof void where we can access them, to confirm the pest and find where it is getting in and sheltering. For termites, this includes a thermal imaging inspection.
The method suits both the pest and the property. Gel and bait for cockroaches and ants, targeted application for spiders, and safe handling for wasps and possums, all chosen to work around your kitchen, kids and pets.
We seal the gaps we can and list anything that needs attention, give you simple prevention tips, and back the work with a 6-month warranty. If a covered pest returns in that window, we come back and re-treat at no extra cost.
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“The technician explained where the cockroaches were coming from, treated the kitchen carefully and gave us practical advice to stop them returning. We noticed a clear improvement within the first week.”
“We had scratching in the roof at night. The roof space was checked thoroughly, secure bait stations were installed and we were shown the gaps that needed sealing. The house has been quiet since.”
“Booking was straightforward and the treatment covered the areas we were worried about inside and outside. The technician was careful around our pet and clearly explained when it was safe to use the treated areas again.”
Every job is carried out by a licensed and fully insured technician based here in Melbourne, so a local team looks after your home from the first call to the follow-up.
We use approved products chosen for low odour and low toxicity, applied where pests shelter rather than where your family spends time, and they are safe around children and pets once dry.
Same-day and next-day bookings are available across Melbourne, from the inner suburbs to the outer east and west, so an urgent problem does not have to wait.
Every general treatment comes with a warranty on the pests we have treated. If they come back inside the warranty period, so do we, at no extra cost.
For most Melbourne homes, once a year is enough, ideally heading into the warmer months when pests are most active. Homes near parks, creeks or bushland, or with a history of ants or rodents, often prefer a scheduled plan through the year. We suggest a frequency after the inspection.
Inside, we treat cupboards, skirting boards, wet areas and the subfloor where we can reach it. Outside, we treat the perimeter, eaves and entry points. It covers the common household pests and comes with a 6-month warranty.
Yes, once the treated surfaces are dry, which usually takes a couple of hours. We apply products where pests shelter, not across the open areas your family uses, and your technician will explain any short precautions before leaving.
There is no need to empty your cupboards for a general treatment. For a bed bug or heavy kitchen job, there may be a little preparation, and we will tell you exactly what to do when you book so the visit runs smoothly.
Spiders and ants usually drop off within a few days as they contact the treatment or carry the bait back to the nest. Ants can look busier for a day or two before the colony dies off, which is normal and a sign it is working.
Give us a call, and we will come back and re-treat at no extra cost within the 6-month warranty period. For ongoing plans, callouts between visits are handled as part of the arrangement.
