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Name: Pest Control
Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.9 (126 reviews)

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4.9 based on 126 reviews of 12 businesses

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5.0

112 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 41 380 244 622 2024 Award Special Offer

Port Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 7:00am to 11:00pm

Photos from Zeropest Australia

"Zeropest is reliable, knowledgeable and the maintenance is done efficiently. "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Watsonia VIC

"I have used other possum removal in the past that have cost $100 more than this business. Very affordable, and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Greensborough VIC

"During a weekend we were invaded by wasps. As this had happened several times previously over the past 8/9 years, I..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Greensborough VIC

"We once had a nasty roach infestation in our basement, and Bugstoppers had it all under control. They were patient..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Thomastown VIC

"This business has termite pest control using mesh without any other chemicals, all natural and friendly for the..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Bulleen VIC

"We had a pre purchase termite inspection performed on an expensive property. the pestaway technician found a lot more..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Greensborough VIC

"Repair to roof and removed possum without any fuse. Great service. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING NOTHING WAS TO MUCH TROUBLE.The..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Thomastown VIC

"Recently had our one year inspection performed and was very happy with the service. They also did a pest spray and..."

Watsonia VIC

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 3.0 Service 4.5 Value 3.0

Diamond Creek VIC

"I called Vortex in desperation with a newly realised pest problem. Arik answered my call and was able to provide..."

Heidelberg West VIC

Wednesday: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Heidelberg Heights VIC

Thornbury VIC

Reservoir VIC

3.0

2 reviews

Quality 3.0 Service 3.0 Value 3.0

Bulleen VIC

"Three weeks ago, we encountered a situation where some possums were inadvertently trapped in our roof when a leak was..."

Mill Park VIC

1.0

1 review

Quality 1.0 Service 1.0 Value 1.0

Rosanna VIC

1.0

1 review

Quality 3.0 Service 2.0 Value 3.0

Eltham VIC

Market Intelligence

Pest Control near Macleod

Data-driven insights based on 126 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data

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Local Service Score

1 Award Winners

98% Positive Feedback

Comparing pest control in Macleod starts with 126 customer reviews across the 18 providers servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years.

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, June is the busiest month for pest control in Macleod and March the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Local factors

Household incomes in Macleod ($1,966/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet pest control pricing sits 12% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting.

Cost guide

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 33% since 2010 (from $264 to $351 median), averaging 2.4% per year.

Ratings & trust

Macleod's pest control ratings have slipped from 4.6/5 (2008) to 4.0/5 (2026) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. Macleod sees 7.4 new pest control reviews a year (18% below the Victorian average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.

Based on 126 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

7.4 / yr Review velocity

4.9 stars Avg rating

$351 Typical cost +17%

1.0 stars Service rating

7.0 avg Reviews / provider

18.2 / 10k Provider density

Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — Macleod area

See the figures behind this chart

Pest Control reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Macleod area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	4.0	no prices reported
2009	2	4.5	no prices reported
2010	2	3.0	$264
2011	1	5.0	no prices reported
2012	1	5.0	$250
2013	1	5.0	no prices reported
2014	1	5.0	$385
2015	1	5.0	no prices reported
2016	1	4.0	no prices reported
2018	1	1.0	$250
2019	37	5.0	$400
2020	23	5.0	$400
2021	14	5.0	$792
2022	14	5.0	$350
2023	16	4.9	$350
2024	9	5.0	$351
2026	1	1.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Macleod area profile ABS Census 2021

9,892 Population

36% Own with mortgage

76.6% Houses

$1,966 Median income / week

How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Macleod is served for pest controls, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Pest control in Macleod — FAQs

When should I book a pest control for the best availability?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, pest control demand in Macleod tends to peak in June and is quietest in March. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How do I find a good pest control in Macleod?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Macleod has 126 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. Zeropest Australia (2024) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How well-rated are pest control in Macleod?

Pest control in Macleod have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 126 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

How does the Macleod area shape local pest control demand?

Household incomes in Macleod ($1,966/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet pest control pricing sits 12% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Macleod has 77% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 41, a median household income of $1,966/week.

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