--- title: The 3 Best Pest control companies in Melbourne | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/melbourne/pest-control-companies/ updated: 2026-10-31 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Melbourne](https://thelocalthree.com/melbourne/) - [Pest control companies](https://thelocalthree.com/pest-control-companies/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Florida](https://thelocalthree.com/florida/) 3. [Melbourne](https://thelocalthree.com/melbourne/) 4. Pest control companies Melbourne · Pest control companies # The 3 Best Pest control companies in Melbourne 2027 Edition Three pest control companies in Melbourne worth calling first, chosen from 11 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated October 31, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 11 pest control companies we reviewed in Melbourne, these three had the strongest records: 5,084 public reviews between them, averaging 5.0 out of 5. Local Three editors · October 31, 2026 Selection 01 ## [Predator Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e01a697f27823405/) **5.0** from 13 (2021) reviews Based in Melbourne Coverage Based in Melbourne ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 5.0 from 13 (2021) reviews. Checked Sep 2021 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 321-507-2651](tel:+13215072651)[Website](http://predatorsvc.com/) Editor's Pick ## [Slug-A-Bug](https://thelocalthree.com/business/slug-a-bug-melbourne/) **5.0** from 3484 reviews Based in Melbourne Coverage Based in Melbourne ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 11 pest control companies we reviewed in Melbourne: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 321-233-6741](tel:+13212336741)[Website](https://slugabug.com/) Reader Favorite ## [HomeTeam Pest Defense](https://thelocalthree.com/business/hometeam-pest-defense-melbourne/) **4.9** from 1587 reviews Based in West Melbourne Coverage Regularly works in Melbourne ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 1,587 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 321-409-8489](tel:+13214098489)[Website](https://pestdefense.com/melbourne/) Beyond the three ## More pest control companies in Melbourne Other Melbourne companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 11 in all for this work. - Honor Services 4.9 · 1,993 - On Point Wildlife Removal 4.9 · 54 (2021) - Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control 4.5 · 188 (2021) - [Price Termite & Pest Control](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-40c59ec570df8545/) 4.6 · 48 (2021) - Paragon Pest Solutions 4.6 · 33 (2021) - [Flowers Turf And Pest Management](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-59759d1346abf6c2/) 4.8 · 15 (2021) - [Ecor Lawn Spray & Pest Control](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ae2ae18f8c1d24f9/) 4.4 · 16 (2021) - Massey Services Pest Control 4.1 · 88 (2021) At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected pest control companies in Melbourne | | 01 Predator Services | 02 Slug-A-Bug | 03 HomeTeam Pest Defense | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | – | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 5.0 · 13 (2021) reviews | 5.0 · 3484 reviews | 4.9 · 1587 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Melbourne | Melbourne | West Melbourne | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 11 pest control companies in Melbourne, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. Selection is never for sale. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Brevard ## Melbourne, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. Median home value: Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077). $306,400 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1243975) · 2020–2024 Homes built before 1990: 25,799 of 41,217 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built). 62.6% [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1243975) · 2020–2024 Households in Melbourne: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003. 37,041 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1243975) · 2020–2024 Atlantic hurricane season: An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. June 1 to November 30 [NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/) · 1991–2020 climate period Median year homes were built: Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035). 1985 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25035?g=160XX00US1243975) · 2020–2024 Owner-occupied homes: 22,125 of 37,041 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003). 59.7% [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1243975) · 2020–2024 Public sources, checked October 31, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring pest control companies in Melbourne: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Melbourne cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/pest-control-companies-cost-melbourne/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about pest control companies in Melbourne How did the editors choose these pest control companies in Melbourne? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 11 pest control companies for Melbourne. Paid placements never change the order. Which of these pest control companies in Melbourne has the best reviews? Slug-A-Bug has a 5.0 rating from 3484 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these pest control companies licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for pest control companies in Melbourne? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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