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A Melbourne weatherboard home protected by Zap It pest control

Pest control in Melbourne's north and inner suburbs

  • Local & Licensed
  • Local Team
  • Mon to Sat, 8am to 6pm
5.0 Google rating (365)

We treat all household pests

When you protect your home from pests with us, we explain what we find and what to expect. Every product we use is registered by the APVMA, and we tell you how long people and pets stay out of a treated area. We go through what's covered before you book.

  • Local & Licensed
  • Local Team
  • Mon to Sat, 8am to 6pm
  • AEPMA member
  • Insured

EXCELLENT

Based on 365 reviews

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Nancy O

July 2026

“We’ve been using Zap It Pest Control for both our home and through a relative’s factory, and they’ve been excellent every time. The team is always professional, friendly and takes the time to explain everything clearly…”

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Our team and customers

Martin, after his termite barrier
Lisa, a Zap It customer
Chris, after a house spray
Guido, one of our technicians
Rudy, Pest technician at Zap It, crouching on a tiled roof, smiling
Rudy, one of our pest technicians
A Melbourne high-rise apartment building

Pest solutions and price list

General inspection $154
Duration:
30 minutes
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Visual inspection of exterior and interior of property
After the visit:
Findings and recommendations, in person and in writing

A general inspection is designed to quickly assess areas of concern in your home. To confirm whether there is pest activity, the type of pest, and how far the infestation goes. A verbal and written assessment is provided with a recommended course of action. The $154 is not charged if we treat the same day.

Localised ant treatment $299
Duration:
45 minutes
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
• Targeted surface dusting to entry points and active areas • Ant gel bait applied where activity is visible • Treatment focused on kitchens, bathrooms, and exterior edges
After the visit:
Treatment summary and follow-up recommendations provided on completion

Target pests: Common household ants What to expect after treatment: • Activity may increase for 1 to 3 weeks as ants carry the product back to the colony • Gradual reduction in activity as the treatment takes effect Important notes and exclusions: • Designed for light infestations only • Does not target deep nesting or multiple colonies • No warranty applies to this service This service is effective in treating light or intermittent ant activity only. Suitable for when ant activity is detected early and before a large ant colony is established. It is not effective for treating deep nested multiple ant colonies which may require more extensive treatment.

Premium ant treatment $495
Duration:
60 minutes
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Treatment for established ant colonies. +$8.25 a metre beyond 60 m. Comes with a 6 month warranty and aftercare.
After the visit:
Treatment summary and follow-up recommendations provided on completion

Treatment for deep-rooted, multi-colony ant infestations in all homes. Comes with a 6 month warranty and aftercare.

Bed Bugs $495
Duration:
60 minutes
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Treatment of bed bugs, their eggs and harbourage areas. The standard follow-up treatment, 14 days later, is $220, so $715 in total.
After the visit:
Treatment summary and follow-up recommendations provided on completion

Complete bed bug treatment including eggs and harbourage areas.

Clothes & carpet moth $385
Duration:
45 minutes
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Treatment of moth-affected textile areas, including fabrics such as wool and silk. One visit.
After the visit:
Treatment summary and advice provided on completion

Targeted treatment for clothes and carpet moth infestations.

Fleas $423.50
Duration:
45 minutes
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Flea treatment that breaks the lifecycle, with pet- and family-conscious options.
After the visit:
Treatment summary and follow-up recommendations provided on completion

Targeted flea treatment designed for homes with pets.

German Cockroach $330
Duration:
60 minutes
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Gel baits and targeted sprays for German cockroaches. $330 covers the kitchen and one room, and each extra room is $50. One treatment.
After the visit:
Treatment summary and advice provided on completion

Treatment for German cockroach infestations in kitchens and bathrooms. For heavier infestations we recommend a second treatment about 2 weeks later, to kill the young that hatch after the first visit.

Mice & rat treatment $499
Duration:
Two 40-minute visits
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Two visits 14 days apart, one payment: the follow-up is included. Secure bait stations and monitoring. Mouse entry points we can find are sealed to a certain extent; rats fit through gaps too small to seal.
After the visit:
Treatment summary and follow-up recommendations provided on completion

Targeted rodent treatment using secure bait stations over two visits. Entry point sealing is done to a certain extent.

Dead rodent removal $418
Duration:
30 to 45 minutes
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Physical removal and dead rodent clearance. If it can't be found, smell bags and granules are $385.
After the visit:
Removal summary and prevention recommendations provided on completion

We find and remove the dead mouse or rat causing the smell.

Mosquitoes and flies $423.50
Duration:
60 minutes
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Breeding site treatment, residual spray application.
After the visit:
Treatment summary and follow-up recommendations provided on completion

Targeted mosquito and fly treatment to reduce populations around your home.

Possum removal $550
Duration:
30 to 60 minutes
Property type:
Single storey homes with a manhole
Inclusions:
Humane possum removal from the roof space, with entry sealing to a certain extent. $550 for a single storey home with a manhole. Double storey: call us and we'll price it. If you can't check the manhole each day, it is +$110 a day.
After the visit:
Removal summary and entry-point proofing recommendations provided on completion

Humane possum removal from roof voids with entry-point proofing.

General house spray $330
Duration:
60 minutes
Property type:
Single storey homes (double storey $385, townhouse or unit from $300)
Inclusions:
Spiders and general insects, inside and out: the full outside of the house, the roof void and subfloor dusted, and skirting boards inside. Covers a house up to 60 metres around.
After the visit:
Treatment summary and follow-up recommendations provided on completion

Our standard spider and general pest treatment. Double storey homes are $385. A double storey townhouse or unit up to 60 metres around is $350, and a single storey unit or townhouse up to 50 metres around is $300; a bigger one is priced as a house. Houses more than 60 metres around are priced per metre: $5.50 single storey, $6.42 double storey. On double storey homes the windows can be a standard spray, a gentler hand spray ("backpack", +$50) or clear, with no spray on windows.

Termite inspection $440
Duration:
About 3 hours
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Visual and technical inspection of exterior and interior of property. +$7.33 a metre beyond a standard home.
After the visit:
Findings and recommendations, in person and in writing

A thorough termite inspection using moisture detection, noise detection, and keyhole camera. The $440 comes off a chemical barrier if you go ahead within 14 days of the inspection.

Wasp control $330
Duration:
60 minutes
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Nest removal and treatment for wasps, bees and hornets.
After the visit:
Treatment summary and follow-up recommendations provided on completion

Professional wasp nest removal and treatment to protect your family.

Wood borer inspection $154
Duration:
30 minutes
Property type:
All residential homes
Inclusions:
Visual inspection of exterior and interior of property. Treatment is priced after the inspection.
After the visit:
Findings and recommendations, in person and in writing

An inspection for wood borer activity in floorboards, furniture and timbers.

Melbourne's north and inner suburbs, within 25 km in a straight line of our Coburg North and Thomastown bases.

Map of the Zap It Pest Control service area. Melbourne's north and inner suburbs, within 25 km in a straight line of our Coburg North and Thomastown bases.
The darker circles reach 10 km from our two bases, Coburg North and Thomastown, and the lighter circles 25 km. We work inside the lighter circles; if you're near the edge, call us and we'll tell you straight.

Insured, with AEPMA membership and a HACCP Food Safety Certificate

Your trust in us is backed by our AEPMA membership and HACCP Food Safety Certificate.

We maintain our professional currency by staying at the forefront of advances in technology, regulatory compliance and industry standards.

  • The Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association
  • HACCP Food Safety Certificate
HACCP Food Safety Certificate
HACCP Food Safety
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Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association
Australian Environmental
Pest Managers Association