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Pest Control Kew
Kew VIC 3101 · Inner East Melbourne
Possums in the roof, rats in the walls, cockroaches in the kitchen or termites in the subfloor. Our technicians work in and around Kew every day, so a dedicated professional can be onsite in 60 minutes*, with upfront pricing and no hidden charges.
Covering Kew and the rest of Inner East Melbourne, including Auburn, Balwyn, Blackburn and Box Hill.
- 24/7 Emergency Service
- Same-Day Booking Availability
- Upfront Pricing, No Hidden Costs
- Humane possum and wildlife handling
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3101
Kew and nearby covered
14
suburbs in Inner East Melbourne
60 min*
onsite for urgent Kew jobs
24/7
phones answered
Kew Pest Control, Handled the Same Day
Freshify is a PROFESSIONAL pest control company with technicians in Kew 3101 and right across Inner East Melbourne. Across Melbourne, we specialise in the pests homes deal with most: brushtail and ringtail possums in roof spaces, rats and mice that move indoors when the nights turn cold, German cockroaches in kitchens and apartments, European wasps in late summer, and subterranean termites in the outer east and north.
Inner East homes range from Victorian and Edwardian homes and Californian bungalows in Kew, Camberwell and Toorak to post-war brick veneers in Box Hill and Blackburn and larger 1970s homes in Doncaster and Templestowe. Many have timber floors on stumps and old tiled or slate roofs.
Every job starts with an inspection. Our technicians find where the pest is living and how it got in, give you an upfront price, then treat the source. You know the cost before any work starts, and there are no hidden fees after it is done.
Our services
Every Pest Service We Offer in Kew
Choose a service to see how it works and what affects the price.
Termite InspectionA full check of the house, subfloor, roof void and garden for termite activity, with a written report and clear next steps.
Possum RemovalHumane removal of possums from roofs and wall cavities, followed by proofing so they cannot move back in.
Rat & Mouse ControlBaiting, trapping and entry-point sealing to clear rats and mice from roofs, walls, kitchens and sheds.
Cockroach ControlGel baiting and targeted spraying for German and large cockroaches in kitchens, bathrooms, roof voids and drains.
Ant ControlBaiting and barrier treatments that reach the nest, for ants in kitchens, wall cavities, paving and lawns.
Spider ControlTreatment of webs, eaves, fences, subfloors and garden edges to bring spider numbers down around the home.
Wasp RemovalTreatment and removal of wasp nests from eaves, wall cavities, roof voids, trees and the ground.
Bee RemovalRemoval of bee swarms and established hives from walls, roofs, chimneys, trees and compost bins.
Dead Animal RemovalLocating and removing dead rats, possums and other animals from roofs, walls and subfloors, then deodorising the area.
Bed Bug TreatmentInspection and treatment of beds, bed frames, couches and skirting boards to clear bed bugs and their eggs.
Flea TreatmentInside and outside flea treatment for carpets, pet bedding areas, yards and subfloors, with a follow-up when needed.
Bird ControlBird proofing with spikes, netting and mesh to keep pigeons, mynas and starlings off roofs, balconies, solar panels and signs.
End of Lease Pest ControlInside and outside pest and flea treatment when you move out, with a written record for your agent or landlord.
Sound Familiar? What Kew Residents Search For
These are the problems people type into Google at 2am. If one of them is yours, here is what it usually means and who to call.
"Thumping and scratching in my roof at night"
Heavy thuds after dark usually mean a brushtail possum. Light, fast scurrying is more often rats. Both get into Melbourne roofs through gaps under tiles and broken eaves.
Possum removal Kew"Droppings in the pantry and chewed packets"
Mice droppings are rice-sized; rat droppings are larger and darker. Both carry health hazards and both chew wiring, which is a fire risk in older Melbourne homes.
Rat and mouse control Kew"Small brown cockroaches in the kitchen"
That is the German cockroach, the one that breeds fastest indoors. Spraying what you can see rarely reaches the nest behind the fridge or dishwasher.
Cockroach control Kew"Mud tubes on the wall or soft skirting boards"
Mud leads up a stump or brick wall are a classic sign of subterranean termites. Do not break them open. Book an inspection so the colony can be traced.
Termite inspection Kew"Wasps coming out of a hole in the lawn"
European wasps often nest underground or in wall cavities. They defend the nest in numbers, so keep children and pets away and call a technician.
Wasp removal Kew"A swarm of bees on my fence"
Spring is swarming season in Melbourne. A swarm often moves on within a day, but if bees start entering a wall or roof, it is becoming a hive.
Bee removal Kew"A terrible smell coming from the wall"
A rat or possum that died in a wall or ceiling cavity. The smell gets worse for days. We locate it, remove it and deodorise the area.
Dead animal removal Kew"Ants everywhere after the rain"
Heavy Melbourne downpours flood ant nests and push whole colonies indoors. Baiting the trail back to the nest works better than surface spray.
Ant control KewWhy Kew Homes Attract Pests
Every suburb has its own mix of housing, bushland, water and weather. Here is what that means for pests in Kew.
3101
Kew, Inner East Melbourne
The area around you
Inner East Melbourne covers Kew, Balwyn, Camberwell, Toorak, Box Hill, Blackburn, Doncaster and Templestowe. Leafy streets, large gardens and creek reserves along the Yarra, Koonung Creek and Gardiners Creek give it some of the heaviest tree cover in Melbourne.
All year
local conditions that keep pests coming back
Why pests thrive here
The tree canopy and creek reserves support large numbers of possums, which move into roof spaces through gaps in old tiles. Leafy, damp gardens suit termites, and European wasps build big nests in established gardens through summer and autumn.
Top 6
pests we treat most around Kew
What we see most
- Brushtail and ringtail possums in roofs
- Subterranean termites in leafy, older suburbs
- European wasps nesting in gardens and wall cavities
- Rats and mice moving inside in autumn and winter
- Black house ants and Argentine ants in kitchens
- White-tailed and black house spiders
Pest Calendar for Kew: What to Expect Each Season
Bookings in Melbourne follow the weather. Here is when each pest peaks, so you can treat before the problem does.
Spring · Sep to Nov
Swarms and flying termites
Bees swarm, termite alates fly on warm humid evenings, ants rebuild and spiders become active. Possums are nesting with young in roof spaces.
Summer · Dec to Feb
Peak season for crawling pests
Hot days above 35°C push cockroaches, ants and spiders to breed fast. European wasp nests grow all summer.
Autumn · Mar to May
Wasps peak, rodents move in
Wasp nests are at their biggest and most defensive. As nights cool, rats and mice start looking for warm roof spaces and wall cavities.
Winter · Jun to Aug
Rodents and possums indoors
Cold, wet nights make Melbourne roofs prime real estate. Rodent and possum calls peak, and damp subfloors suit termites in the outer suburbs.
Demand by pest and season in Melbourne
| Pest | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possums | High | Medium | High | High |
| Rats & mice | Medium | Low | High | High |
| Cockroaches | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
| Termites | High | High | Medium | Low |
| European wasps | Low | High | High | Low |
| Bees | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Ants | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Spiders | High | High | Medium | Low |
Why Choose Freshify for Pest Control in Kew
A local team, not a call centre. Our technicians are spread across the city, so the one who comes to you already knows your suburb, your housing type and the pests that turn up there.
Onsite in 60 minutes*
Technicians based in the west, north, east, south east and peninsula mean shorter drives to you. Urgent jobs like a wasp nest at the door are fitted in first.
Upfront pricing with no hidden charges
You get the price after the inspection and before any treatment. No call-out surprises, no extras added at the end. No hidden costs.
24/7 emergency service
Possums do not keep office hours. Our phones are answered day and night, weekends and public holidays included, with same-day booking availability.
Melbourne pest experts
Our technicians bring years of experience with Melbourne's pests, from ringtail possums in Kew to German cockroaches in Southbank apartments to termites in Eltham.
Planned around kids and pets
We tell you what product is used, where it goes and how long to keep people and pets off treated areas before we start.
Humane with native wildlife
Possums are protected native animals in Victoria. We trap humanely, release them close to where they were found after dark, and proof the roof so they cannot get back in.
*Onsite in 60 minutes applies to urgent jobs and depends on technician availability and location.
Why Kew Households Trust Us in Their Homes
Letting someone into your roof, your kitchen or your bedroom takes trust. We earn it the same way on every job: by showing you what we found and telling you the price before we touch anything.
- You know who is coming. We text you the technician's name and arrival window before they leave.
- You see what we see. Photos of droppings, entry points or termite activity, shown to you on the day.
- You get it in writing. A short report of what was treated, what was used and what to watch for.
- You can call us back. If activity continues after the treatment window, call the same number and we come back.
What Happens When You Call
- 1
You call or send an enquiry
We ask what you have seen, heard or smelled, and where in the house.
- 2
A local technician comes out
Same day in Kew and most of Inner East Melbourne, often within the hour for urgent jobs.
- 3
Inspection, then an upfront price
We find the nest or entry point and quote before starting. What you are quoted is what you pay.
- 4
Treatment and proofing
We treat the source, seal entry points where needed, and explain what to expect over the next few weeks.
Pest Control Near Kew
We cover every street in Kew 3101 and the suburbs around it, with the same technicians, same day service and upfront pricing.
Nearest suburbs
More of Inner East Melbourne
Where We Offer Our Services for Pest Control Kew
We cover every street in Kew 3101 and the rest of Inner East Melbourne. Inner East Melbourne covers Kew, Balwyn, Camberwell, Toorak, Box Hill, Blackburn, Doncaster and Templestowe. Leafy streets, large gardens and creek reserves along the Yarra, Koonung Creek and Gardiners Creek give it some of the heaviest tree cover in Melbourne.
Whatever the property, the job starts the same way: an inspection, a clear explanation of what we found and an upfront price before any treatment.
Houses & Townhouses
Roof voids, subfloors, gardens and garages in Kew homes of every age, from older timber homes to new builds.
Units & Apartments
Single units and whole strata blocks, including common areas, bin rooms and car parks, so pests do not just move next door.
Rental Properties
Treatments between tenants and on request from property managers, with a report you can keep on file.
Shops, Cafes & Offices
Commercial pest control for Kew businesses, booked before opening or after close so trading is not interrupted.
Pest control services available in Kew
What Areas Do We Check for Our Pest Inspections?
A pest inspection in Kew covers the inside and the outside of the property. These are the places our technicians check, and what they are looking for in each one.
Roof Void
Possum and rat droppings, flattened insulation, chewed wiring, entry gaps under tiles and wasp or bee activity.
Subfloor & Stumps
Termite mud leads, damp soil, timber damage, poor airflow and rodents nesting under the floor.
Walls & Weep Holes
Ant trails, termite entry points, bees going in and out, and gaps around pipes and vents that let pests inside.
Kitchen, Pantry & Laundry
Cockroach droppings and egg cases behind appliances, mouse droppings in cupboards and ant trails to food.
Bathrooms & Drains
Leaks and damp that draw termites and cockroaches, and drains and floor wastes that cockroaches use to come inside.
Eaves, Gutters & Windows
Spider webs and egg sacs, wasp nests under the eaves and broken eaves or fascia where possums get in.
Garden, Fences & Paving
Ant nests, redbacks in fences, termites in old stumps and sleepers, and garden beds or mulch piled against the walls.
Garage, Sheds & Decks
Redbacks and white-tails in stored boxes, rodents nesting in sheds and termites in decks and stored timber.
After the inspection we walk you through what we found, show you any activity and give you an upfront price for treatment, so you can decide what to do next.
24/7 emergency service
Emergency Kew Pest Control
Some pest problems cannot wait until next week. Our phones are answered day and night, and for urgent jobs in Kew and across Inner East Melbourne a technician can often be onsite in 60 minutes.
A wasp nest by a door or play area
European wasps defend the nest in numbers and can sting more than once. Keep everyone away and let us remove it today.
A bee swarm settling on the house
A swarm on a wall, eave or chimney can move inside within hours. The sooner it is dealt with, the easier it is.
A possum inside the house
Close internal doors, open an outside door in that room and keep pets away. We remove it humanely and find how it got in.
Rats running in the ceiling at night
Rats chew wiring and breed fast once they settle in a roof. Baiting and trapping start on the first visit.
A strong smell from a wall or ceiling
Usually a rat or possum that has died in a cavity. We find it, remove it and deodorise the area.
Cockroaches in a cafe or restaurant kitchen
German cockroaches seen during trading hours need treating before the next service. We can work after close.
Pest Control for Kew Homes and Businesses
Residential pest control
Houses, townhouses, apartments and rentals. We work around school runs and pets, and treat rentals between tenants for property managers.
- Period homes, weatherboards and new builds
- Apartment and strata unit treatments
- Pre-purchase termite inspections
Commercial pest control
Cafes, restaurants, offices, shops, warehouses and strata buildings across Melbourne. Visits scheduled before opening or after close so trading is not interrupted.
- Scheduled service plans for food businesses
- Rodent monitoring for warehouses
- Common-area treatments for body corporates
Pest Control Kew FAQs
How much does pest control cost in Kew?
It depends on the pest, the size of the property and how far the problem has spread. A one-bedroom apartment cockroach treatment costs less than a full termite inspection on a large weatherboard house. Our technician inspects first and gives you an upfront price before starting, with no hidden costs.
Can I get same day pest control in Kew?
Yes. We offer same day service in Kew and across Inner East Melbourne, and for urgent jobs a technician can often be onsite in 60 minutes. Our phones are answered 24/7.
When is the best time for pest control in Kew?
Late winter to early spring is ideal for a general treatment, before cockroaches, ants and spiders build up over summer. Book rodent proofing in autumn before the cold sends rats and mice indoors. Termite inspections are worth doing every year.
Are possums protected in Victoria?
Yes. Brushtail and ringtail possums are protected native wildlife in Victoria. They must be trapped humanely and released close to where they were caught, after dark. That is why roof proofing matters: it stops the same possum coming straight back.
Does Kew have termites?
Yes. Subterranean termites are active across Melbourne, especially in suburbs near bushland and creeks in the outer east and north east. Homes on timber stumps or with garden beds against the walls are more exposed. An annual inspection catches activity early.
How long after pest control can I go back inside?
For most general treatments, people and pets need to stay off treated surfaces until they are dry, usually a couple of hours. Your technician will tell you exactly how long for your treatment.
Why do I have rats in my roof in winter?
Melbourne's cold, wet winter nights push rats and mice into roofs and wall cavities looking for warmth. They get in through gaps as small as a coin around pipes, vents and roof tiles. Baiting removes the ones inside; sealing those gaps stops the next lot.
Do you do pest control for businesses in Kew?
Yes. We look after cafes, restaurants, offices, retail stores, warehouses and strata buildings, and can schedule visits outside trading hours.
Are termites a problem in Kew, Balwyn and Doncaster?
Yes. The Inner East is one of the more termite-active parts of Melbourne, with old trees, creek reserves and timber floors on stumps giving colonies food and moisture. A yearly inspection is a good idea for older homes and homes with large gardens.
The Best Time to Book Was Last Month. The Next Best Time Is Today.
Every week a pest problem is left alone, it grows. One pair of mice can become dozens by the end of a season, and a cockroach nest doubles fast in a Melbourne summer.
Proven results, an upfront price and a dedicated professional at your door, often the same day.