Melbourne pest specialists
Flea Treatment
Fleas breed in carpet and jump on everything. We break the lifecycle and eliminate them for good.
- Licensed & insured
- Written warranty terms
- Local Melbourne service
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Pricing
From $129
Visit duration
30-60 mins
Warranty
3-month guarantee
Safety
Pet & child safe
Final pricing and any new-customer discount are confirmed in your quote before booking.
Plan your treatment
Choose a service to see its starting price. We’ll confirm the scope and final quote for your property before booking.
New customer? Ask about 25% off your first treatment. We’ll confirm eligibility and the discounted total in your quote.
Starting price only. House (1–3 bedrooms): size, access and treatment needs affect your final quote.
Common signs
If you notice these around your home, it is usually time for a professional treatment.
- Itchy bites around ankles and lower legs.
- Pets scratching excessively.
- Tiny dark specks jumping on carpet.
- Flea dirt (black specks) on pet bedding.
- Bites appearing after entering a vacant property.
How we treat them
What a licensed Melbourne visit typically includes.
- 1Full Property Inspection: Identifying hot spots and breeding areas.
- 2Internal Carpet Spray: IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) breaks the lifecycle.
- 3Targeted Treatment: Focus on pet resting areas and high-traffic zones.
- 4Advice: Coordinating with your vet for pet treatments.
- 5Warranty: If fleas return within the guarantee period, we re-treat free.
Melbourne's Most Trusted Pest Control
Local technicians across Melbourne. Ask about same-day availability in your suburb. Clear quotes, no hidden fees.
Why Melbourne Chooses Pest Eraze
Licensed & Fully Insured
VBA licensed technicians with $20M public liability insurance. Your property is always protected.
Local Melbourne Techs
Our technicians live in Melbourne - not subcontractors from interstate. They know local pests inside out.
Same-Day Emergency
Call before 12pm, we'll be there today. Because pests don't wait and neither should you.
Family & Pet Safe
All products are APVMA-approved and safe for use around children and pets.
Transparent Pricing
Upfront quotes with no hidden fees, call-out charges, or weekend surcharges. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Written Warranty
Eligible treatments include written cover terms and re-treatment conditions.
Flea Treatment Service Areas in Melbourne
Outside our north-Melbourne same-day zone? Call us to check - we quote further jobs case by case.
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow much does flea treatment cost for a house in Melbourne?
Services start from $129. Final pricing depends on the property, pest activity, access and treatment scope. We confirm your quote before booking.
QWhy do I still have fleas after pest control?
Flea pupae (cocoons) in carpet can survive dormant for weeks after treatment. These pupae are resistant to insecticides. As they hatch over the following 2-3 weeks, they contact the treated surfaces and die. This is normal and expected. Vacuuming daily after treatment helps stimulate pupae to hatch faster, speeding up elimination.
QDo I need to vacuum before flea treatment?
Yes. Vacuuming before treatment is very important. It removes flea eggs and debris from carpet, and the vibration stimulates dormant pupae to hatch so they are exposed to the treatment. Vacuum all carpeted areas, under furniture, and along skirting boards. Dispose of the vacuum bag or empty the canister outside.
QCan I get fleas without having pets?
Yes. Fleas can infest homes without pets, commonly when moving into a property where previous tenants had pets. Flea pupae can survive dormant in carpet for up to 12 months in an empty house. When new occupants move in, vibrations and body heat trigger hatching, causing a sudden severe infestation.
Professional Flea Treatment in Melbourne
Fleas are a persistent problem in Melbourne homes, particularly those with cats or dogs. The cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is actually the most common species found on both cats and dogs in Australia. Professional flea treatment targets not just the adult fleas you can see, but the eggs, larvae, and pupae hidden deep in your carpet fibres - which make up 95% of the flea population in your home.
Understanding the Flea Lifecycle
Effective flea control requires understanding why they're so hard to eliminate:
- Eggs (50%): A single female flea lays up to 50 eggs per day, which fall off your pet into carpet, bedding, and furniture
- Larvae (35%): Tiny worm-like larvae live deep in carpet fibres, feeding on flea dirt (dried blood) and organic debris
- Pupae (10%): Flea cocoons are the most resistant stage. They can survive dormant for up to 12 months, are resistant to insecticides, and only hatch when triggered by vibration, warmth, or CO2 from a nearby host
- Adults (5%): The biting adults you see are only 5% of the total population. Killing adults alone does nothing - you must break the lifecycle
How Our Treatment Works
Our flea treatment uses an IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) combined with a fast-acting adulticide. The IGR prevents flea eggs and larvae from developing into adults, breaking the reproductive cycle. The adulticide kills existing adult fleas on contact. This dual approach ensures the entire population is eliminated over 2-3 weeks as dormant pupae hatch and contact the treated surfaces.
Preparing for Flea Treatment
- Vacuum thoroughly: Vacuum all carpeted areas, under furniture, and along skirting boards. This removes eggs and stimulates pupae to hatch
- Wash pet bedding: Hot wash all pet bedding, throws, and cushion covers
- Clear floors: Pick up toys, shoes, and items from carpet
- Treat pets: Have your pets treated by your vet on the same day as the house treatment
- Vacate during treatment: People and pets should leave the property during treatment and for 2 hours after
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