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Fleas and Ticks Control Melbourne
Comprehensive flea and tick elimination for homes and yards, targeting all life stages with residual treatments that provide long-lasting protection for your family and pets.
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5+ Years Of Local Experience
Skilled Local Technicians
Same-Day Service Available
Affordable Melbourne Pricing
Pet & Family Safe Treatments
Why Flea and Tick Control Should Not Wait
What it costs you to leave the problem alone.
Tick paralysis
Paralysis ticks are potentially fatal to dogs and cats. Weakness in the hind legs, a change in the voice, vomiting or laboured breathing after a tick is found is an emergency and needs a vet immediately, not a wait and see.
Flea allergy dermatitis
Many pets are allergic to flea saliva, so a small number of bites causes severe itching, raw skin and hair loss. Treating the animal without treating the house means constant reinfestation and constant irritation.
They survive in an empty house
Flea pupae can lie dormant in carpet for months and hatch when they detect warmth, carbon dioxide and vibration. This is why people moving into a vacant property get swarmed on day one.
What Our Fleas and Ticks Control Includes
Every job is carried out by a licensed, insured local technician.
Indoor and outdoor treatment program
Treatment of all flea and tick life stages
Pet-safe residual insecticides
Yard and garden perimeter treatment
Integrated approach with pet treatment recommendations
1,000+
Happy Customers
155+
Suburbs Covered
5+
Years Experience
24/7
Customer Support
How To Identify Fleas And Ticks
The fleas you can see on the pet are a small fraction of the problem. The rest of the population is in the carpet, the bedding and the subfloor, which is why treating the animal alone never finishes the job.
- The cat flea is the species found on both cats and dogs in Australia. Adults are 2mm to 3mm, dark brown, flattened side to side, and jump rather than fly.
- Flea dirt is the reliable test. Comb the pet over damp white paper. Black specks that smear red are digested blood, and confirm fleas.
- Paralysis ticks are grey to blue, and swell to the size of a pea as they feed. They attach on the head, neck, ears and between the toes.
- Bites on people are usually clustered around the ankles and lower legs, which is as high as an adult flea reaches from the floor.
Signs You Have A Problem
Spot any of these and it is worth getting the property looked at.
- A pet scratching, biting at its base of tail, or losing hair along the back and hind legs.
- Black gritty specks in the pet bedding or through the coat.
- Itchy bites in clusters around your ankles, particularly in a room the pet sleeps in.
- Fleas appearing in numbers after a house has been empty for a week or two, since vibration and warmth trigger mass hatching.
- A tick attached to the skin, or a pet that is suddenly weak, wobbly in the back legs, or has a changed bark or meow.
Our Fleas and Ticks Control Process
Step by step, so you know exactly what happens and when.
Inspection of indoor areas including carpets, pet bedding, and furniture
Assessment of outdoor flea and tick habitats in yard and garden
Thorough vacuuming of carpets and upholstery before treatment
Application of insect growth regulator (IGR) to prevent egg development
Residual spray treatment to carpets, pet areas, and baseboards
External treatment of lawns, garden beds, and shaded areas
Advice on concurrent pet treatment with veterinary products
Follow-up treatment for persistent infestations
Recommendations for ongoing prevention
Fleas and Ticks Control Pricing
Starting prices for a standard residential property, including flea and tick control. Every job is quoted before we begin.
Starting From $129
The most affordable pest control service
Note: Final prices will depend on the type of treatment, the level of infestation and the size of the property.
Starting From $179
Full internal and external ant treatment
Note: Final prices will depend on the type of treatment, the level of infestation and the size of the property.
Starting From $199
Residential rat and mouse treatment
Note: Final prices will depend on the type of treatment, the level of infestation and the size of the property.
Starting From $199
Full internal and external cockroach treatment
Note: Final prices will depend on the type of treatment, the level of infestation and the size of the property.
Starting From $199
Internal and external spider and web treatment
Note: Final prices will depend on the type of treatment, the level of infestation and the size of the property.
Starting From $349
Humane possum removal and roof proofing
Note: Final prices will depend on the type of treatment, the level of infestation and the size of the property.
All prices shown are starting prices for a standard residential property. Call us for an exact quote before any work begins.
Safe For Your Family And Pets
Flea and tick treatments are formulated to be safe for pets and children once dried. We use products specifically designed for use in homes with animals and provide detailed safety instructions.
Our Guarantee
We offer a pest-free guarantee. If pests return within the warranty period, we come back and treat again at no extra cost. Every technician is fully licensed and insured.
When They Are Worst In Melbourne
Flea season in Melbourne runs from about October to April, peaking in the warm humid stretch over summer when the life cycle runs fastest. Heated homes let a low level population survive right through winter. Paralysis ticks are more a coastal and bushland risk, and are worth checking for after any walk in long grass or scrub between spring and early summer.
Why DIY Usually Fails
Treating the pet kills the adults on the animal and leaves the eggs, larvae and pupae in the carpet, so the problem resets within a fortnight. A house treatment has to cover the flooring, the pet bedding, the resting spots and the subfloor, and it needs an insect growth regulator so the immature stages never become biting adults. Vacuuming before treatment genuinely helps, because the vibration brings the pupae out.
Why Choose Rick Pest Control For Fleas and Ticks Control?
Fast, honest work from a local team that treats your property the way we would treat our own.
Comprehensive approach targeting entire flea and tick lifecycle
Pet-safe and family-friendly treatment methods
Fast relief from biting fleas within 24-48 hours
Long-lasting residual protection up to 6 months indoors
Experience with severe flea infestations
Coordination with pet treatment for best results
Why Melbourne Trusts Us
Licensed, insured and fully equipped. Every treatment we carry out is done to Australian standards and backed by our guarantee.
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How To Keep Them Away
Simple things you can do between visits to make your property a harder target.
Treat all pets with veterinary-approved flea and tick products simultaneously.
Vacuum daily during and after treatment to stimulate flea eggs to hatch.
Wash all pet bedding, throws, and removable covers in hot water.
Keep lawns mowed and remove leaf litter where ticks hide.
Create a barrier of gravel or wood chips between lawn and wooded areas.
Restrict pet access to treated areas until completely dry.
Continue preventative pet treatments year-round for best protection.
Did you know? Fleas can lay up to 50 eggs per day, and those eggs can remain dormant for months before hatching. This is why treating the entire home environment, not just pets, is essential for complete elimination.
Fleas and Ticks Control FAQs
Answers to what people ask us most before they book.
How much does flea and tick control cost in Melbourne?+
Treatments start from $129 for a standard residential property, and flea and tick control is quoted on inspection. Final prices will depend on the type of treatment, the level of infestation and the size of the property. Call +61 459 372 796 for an exact figure before any work begins.
How quickly can you come out?+
In most cases we offer same-day or next-day service across Melbourne. Ring us before 12pm and we can usually treat the same day, subject to technician availability in your area.
Is flea and tick control safe for children and pets?+
Flea and tick treatments are formulated to be safe for pets and children once dried. We use products specifically designed for use in homes with animals and provide detailed safety instructions.
What happens during a flea and tick control visit?+
We start with inspection of indoor areas including carpets, pet bedding, and furniture, then assessment of outdoor flea and tick habitats in yard and garden, then thorough vacuuming of carpets and upholstery before treatment. The full job runs to 9 steps, and your technician will talk you through each one on site.
What if the pests come back?+
We offer a pest-free guarantee. If they return within the warranty period, we come back and treat again at no extra cost.
How do I stop them coming back?+
Treat all pets with veterinary-approved flea and tick products simultaneously. Vacuum daily during and after treatment to stimulate flea eggs to hatch. Wash all pet bedding, throws, and removable covers in hot water. Your technician will point out anything specific to your property on the day.
Do you service my suburb?+
We cover 155+ Melbourne suburbs, from the Mornington Peninsula to the western growth corridor, for both homes and businesses. Call +61 459 372 796 and we will confirm availability for your address.
Servicing 155+ Melbourne Suburbs
From the Mornington Peninsula to the western growth corridor, our technicians cover the whole metro area.
Western Suburbs
- Altona
- Altona North
- Bacchus Marsh
- Burnside
- Caroline Springs
- Darley
- Deanside
- Deer Park
- Essendon
- Flemington
- Footscray
- Fraser Rise
+ 23 more suburbs
Northern Suburbs
- Airport West
- Broadmeadows
- Brunswick
- Brunswick East
- Bundoora
- Coburg
- Coolaroo
- Craigieburn
- Dallas
- Epping
- Fawkner
- Gladstone Park
+ 18 more suburbs
Eastern Suburbs
- Ashburton
- Bayswater
- Bayswater North
- Blackburn
- Blackburn South
- Boronia
- Box Hill
- Box Hill South
- Burwood
- Burwood East
- Clayton
- Doncaster
+ 18 more suburbs
South East Melbourne
- Beaconsfield
- Berwick
- Carrum Downs
- Clyde
- Clyde North
- Cranbourne
- Cranbourne East
- Cranbourne North
- Cranbourne West
- Dandenong
- Dandenong South
- Doveton
+ 18 more suburbs
Other Services We Offer
Dealing with more than one pest? We can treat it all in the same visit.