Melbourne pest controls average 4.5 stars — 0.4 stars below the Victorian average of 4.83, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 83 customer reviews across 25 pest controls servicing the area. Local Word of Mouth Service Award winners in Melbourne: Infinity Pest Solutions (2020) and Melbourne Property Inspections (2014). The award is given to pest controls with consistently high customer ratings across a calendar year.
Cost guide
Across reviewed pest control jobs in Melbourne, $351 is the median price — most jobs come in between $350 and $425 — 33% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Southbank ($351), Carlton ($351), East Melbourne ($400). Prices have risen 100% since 2008 (from $200 to $400 median), averaging 6.3% per year. If you've received a quote above $425, it lands in the top 25% locally — reasonable for more complex work, worth questioning for routine jobs.
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, June is the busiest month for pest controls in Melbourne and November the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Local factors
Melbourne's demographic (median age 29) shows up in review engagement: 33% more pest control reviews here than the Victorian average, meaning fresher signals on local providers.
Ratings & trust
Melbourne's pest control ratings have slipped from 4.8/5 (2008) to 4.2/5 (2025) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. Review flow in Melbourne runs above typical: 12.0 new pest control reviews a year (33% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Based on 83 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
