Fast, Reliable Pest Control Across Melbourne

Redback Spider

Latrodectus hasselti

Easy to spot by the red stripe on its back. Venomous and a real risk to people – a bite can cause pain, sweating and nausea. Thanks to antivenom, deaths are extremely rare. Loves dry, sheltered spots like outdoor furniture, letterboxes and sheds.

Risk: high – seek medical help

Funnel-Web Spider

Hadronyche species (Victorian funnel-webs)

Mostly found in bushland and rural areas of Victoria, with occasional sightings around Melbourne's outer suburbs. Highly venomous – treat any bite as a medical emergency.

Risk: high – seek medical help immediately

White-Tailed Spider

Lampona cylindrata

Common in Melbourne and named for the white mark on the tip of its body. Hides in dark, undisturbed places like sheds, roof spaces and under furniture, and often wanders indoors. Not aggressive, but may bite if provoked, causing local pain and redness. Claims of severe skin damage are disputed and the risk is generally low.

Risk: low to moderate

Black House Spider

Badumna insignis

Very common around Melbourne homes. Builds messy, lacy webs in corners, window frames and under eaves – especially under patio roofs with skylights, along fences, on play equipment, clotheslines and under the lip of wheelie bins. Not aggressive, but a bite can leave pain, redness and swelling for several days.

Risk: low to moderate

Wolf Spider

Family Lycosidae

Fast ground hunters that don't build webs – usually found in gardens, under rocks and in leaf litter. A bite may cause mild pain and swelling but is rarely harmful. More of a nuisance for their size and speed than a health threat.

Risk: low

Huntsman Spider

Family Sparassidae

Large, flat, brown or grey spiders with long spiny legs spanning up to 15 cm. Often found indoors behind furniture or in dark corners, as well as in gardens and sheds. They hunt insects rather than build webs. A bite can cause pain and swelling but isn't dangerous – mostly they just give people a fright.

Risk: low

Trapdoor Spider

Several families, e.g. Idiopidae

Live in burrows under soil, logs or rocks and rarely come into contact with people. Can give a painful bite if disturbed – take care when gardening.

Risk: low to moderate

Garden Orb-Weaver

Hortophora transmarina

Spins large wheel-shaped webs across gardens, paths and around homes. Not dangerous to people, but walking into the webs is a common annoyance.

Risk: very low

Grey House Spider

Badumna longinqua

Often found in quiet, undisturbed parts of the home like storerooms, garages and window frames. Harmless to people, but its webs can become a nuisance.

Risk: very low

Treatment Options

• Internal – skirting, corners, windows & doors
• External – eaves, walls, window frames & fences
• Complete – inside and out, plus roof & wall voids, sub-floor and garden areas including fences

What to Expect

• In most cases you don't need to leave the house during or after treatment
• Treatments typically stay effective for many months
• Web removal from treated areas

Prevention Tips

• Wear gloves when gardening
• Shake out shoes & clothes left outside
• Reduce clutter in garages & sheds
• Keep outdoor lights off – they attract the insects spiders eat

Brown Ants

Invade kitchen and bathroom areas and are often found in pantries. They frequently seem to appear from nowhere very quickly, and even after they have been ‘cleaned up’ they re-appear.

Black Ants

Often found foraging inside homes, mainly in kitchen areas, and are usually attracted to sweet foods. They are also a major problem when they choose to nest in wall or roof voids.

Coastal Brown Ants

Nest within buildings and garden areas. Despite the name, they are not just found in coastal areas – they are a major pest species throughout Melbourne's suburbs.

Argentine Ants

A small brown, invasive introduced species that is common and widespread. They usually nest in and invade homes and buildings in cooler months, then spread out in large numbers over summer, occupying pot plants, gardens and compost bins. They are also commonly found foraging in rubbish bins, on dead animals or excrement.

Signs of Ants

• Trails along benches, skirting or walls
• Small mounds of soil in paving cracks
• Ants around pet bowls & bins
• Winged ants (swarmers) in spring

Our Treatment

• Species identification for the right approach
• Non-repellent sprays carried back to the nest
• Targeted baiting to eliminate the queen
• Perimeter barrier treatment

Prevention Tips

• Wipe up spills & crumbs promptly
• Keep sweet foods sealed
• Trim plants touching the house
• Seal cracks around windows & doors

Spoiled Food & Droppings

Gnawed packets and droppings in the pantry, food cupboards or the cupboard under the sink – the most common places mice show up.

Mice on the Move

A mouse darting across the floor and vanishing into a small gap, behind furniture or under an appliance is a clear sign they've moved in.

Damaged Stored Items

Belongings in storage areas, sub-floors, garages and sheds shredded for nesting material, with stained surfaces and a strong, unpleasant smell.

Scratching & Noises

Scratching or scurrying in the roof, inside walls or under the floor often points to a fairly large infestation.

Our Treatment

• Inspection to find nests, runways & entry points
• Tamper-resistant bait stations
• Treatment of roof voids, sub-floors & wall cavities
• Advice on sealing entry points
• Follow-up visits for ongoing protection

Safe for Family & Pets

All treatments and products we use are either safe for families and pets, or placed in areas that only rodents can reach – never where children or pets can get to them.

Prevention Tips

• Store food & pet food in sealed containers
• Seal gaps around pipes, vents & doors
• Keep storage areas tidy & off the floor
• Trim plants & trees touching the roof
• Keep bins & compost covered

Warning Signs

• Hollow-sounding skirting or door frames
• Mud leads/tubes on walls or foundations
• Bubbling paint or sagging floors
• Doors & windows suddenly sticking

Our Services

• Timber pest inspections in line with AS 4349.3
• Thermal imaging & moisture detection
• Termite baiting & monitoring systems
• Chemical soil barriers in line with AS 3660
• Pre-purchase inspection reports

Prevention Tips

• Book an inspection at least every 12 months
• Keep timber, mulch & firewood away from the house
• Fix leaks & improve subfloor ventilation
• Never disturb termites – call us first

Swarms

A mass of thousands of bees on a bush or tree, or on the wall of a building or structure.

Danger: extremely high if disturbed or interfered with.

Established Nests & Colonies

Often found in a wall, vent, chimney or other sheltered spot, and identified by a constant “stream” of bees coming and going from one point.

Danger: extremely high if disturbed.

Scout Bees

Persistent “reconnaissance” bees searching for a suitable place for the main colony or swarm to settle. “Lost” bees that get inside a home can still deliver a full, potent sting – even when almost dead.

Danger: moderate.

“Robber” or Return Bees

When an old nest is eliminated but the entry holes aren't sealed, or the honey and comb aren't removed, hungry “robber bees” will return to strip out any leftover honey. They appear randomly and inconsistently.

Danger: moderate.

Our Approach

• Assessment of the swarm or established hive
• Relocation via a local beekeeper where possible
• Safe treatment where removal isn't possible
• Removal of comb & sealing of entry points

Safety Tips

• Keep children & pets away
• Don't spray, hose or block the entry
• Keep windows closed nearby
• Call us – don't attempt DIY removal

Nests in Walls & Roofs

Wasps nesting in wall or roof voids get in through small holes and gaps. You'll see stray wasps inside the house and far more wasps around outdoor living areas – making gardening, barbecues and kids' play difficult and unsafe.

Nests in the Garden

Nests in garden beds, retaining walls, firewood piles and other outdoor spots are especially risky for children and pets, who can step on or near the entrance, or poke at it out of curiosity without knowing the danger.

Wasps Gathering Inside

Large numbers of wasps inside, clustering against windows, usually means the nest has “broken through” – the wasps have chewed through the plasterboard next to the nest. Close off the room and call us straight away.

How to Spot a Nest

• A steady flight path of wasps to and from one point
• A grey, papery nest that looks like papier-mâché, often attached to a wall, tree or structure
• Wasps going in and out of a hole in the ground or a gap in a wall
• More wasps around food, bins & pet bowls

Our Treatment

• Correct identification of the wasp species
• Locating the nest by tracking flight paths
• Professional protective equipment
• Direct nest treatment for rapid knockdown
• Nest removal where accessible

Safety Tips

• Don't block or disturb the nest entrance
• Keep children & pets well away
• Cover food & drinks outdoors
• Keep bins sealed