Moving out and need pest control for your bond? Here's exactly what's required, what it costs, and how to book it at the right time.
Do I Need End of Lease Pest Control in Melbourne?
If you had a pet during your tenancy, most Victorian rental agreements require professional flea treatment before you vacate. Even if your lease doesn't explicitly require it, real estate agents will typically deduct the cost from your bond if you don't provide a receipt from a licensed pest controller.
What Treatment Is Required?
The standard end-of-lease pest treatment is an internal flea treatment of all carpeted areas. This involves:
- Spraying all carpeted rooms with a residual insecticide containing IGR (Insect Growth Regulator)
- Treating skirting boards and carpet edges where flea larvae hide
- Issuing a professional receipt/certificate for your real estate agent
The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes and the property needs to be vacated during treatment. You can re-enter after 2 hours once the spray has dried.
When Should I Book?
Book your end-of-lease flea treatment for the day after your final clean and before your final inspection. Ideally:
- Move all furniture out
- Complete your end-of-lease clean
- Have the flea treatment done (empty rooms = better coverage)
- Hand back keys at your final inspection
We offer same-day and next-day bookings to fit your moving schedule. We know how stressful moving is - we make this part easy.
How Much Does End of Lease Flea Treatment Cost?
| Property Size | Price (from) |
|---|---|
| 1-2 bedroom apartment | $149 |
| 3 bedroom house | $179 |
| 4+ bedroom house | $199 |
All prices include GST, professional treatment, and a receipt accepted by all Melbourne real estate agencies.
What If I Didn't Have Pets?
If your lease doesn't require pest treatment and you didn't have pets, you generally don't need end-of-lease pest control. However, if the property has any pest issues (cockroaches, ants, etc.), getting a general pest treatment done shows good faith and helps get your full bond back.
Book Your End of Lease Treatment
Call Pest Eraze on 0416 528 547 or book online. We service all Melbourne suburbs with same-day availability. New customers receive 25% off their first treatment.
Resolving Bond Disputes Over Pest Control
If a landlord or agent disputes your bond return over pest control, keeping the invoice or certificate from a licensed end of lease pest treatment is the clearest evidence that the requirement was met. Without this documentation, disputes often default in the landlord's favour at the final inspection.
Cost and Timing of End of Lease Treatment
End of lease pest treatment, most commonly a flea fumigation certificate for properties where a pet lived, starts from around $149 and should be booked in the final days before vacating - ideally after furniture and belongings are removed but before the final inspection, so the treatment and any required waiting period are complete on time.
