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Maggots on the floor, in the bin or dropping from the ceiling? Our maggot removal Melbourne team finds the source, clears and sanitises. Call 0489303099.
- Maggots cleared, source found and removed
- Bins, floors, roof voids and wall cavities
- Maggot treatment from $149, quoted in writing
Get a free maggot removal quote
Tell us where the maggots are and whether there is a smell. A technician calls back and books the earliest time that suits you.
- What will it cost?Maggot treatment starts from $149, with roof void or cavity work from $290, in writing first.
- Where are they from?Maggots on a floor or from a ceiling almost always mean a dead animal or rotting food above.
- How soon can you come?Often the same or next day. Maggots turn into flies within days, so sooner is better.
- Do you cover my suburb?Yes, all of metropolitan Melbourne, from Werribee to Pakenham and Craigieburn to Mornington.
Get a free maggot removal quote
Two minutes. We call you back to book.
We service all of metropolitan Melbourne, for example Doncaster, Werribee, Frankston and Craigieburn.
Where do maggots come from, and how are they removed?
Maggots are the larvae of flies, mostly blowflies and house flies. A female fly lays eggs on something rotting, and within a day the eggs hatch into maggots that feed for several days, then crawl away to pupate and emerge as flies. Maggot removal means clearing the maggots, finding and removing what they are feeding on, and sanitising the area.
Maggots in a wheelie bin come from meat and food scraps. Maggots on a carpet, falling from a light fitting or crawling out of a cornice nearly always mean a dead rat, mouse, bird or possum in the roof, wall or floor above. Treating the maggots without removing that source means more flies and more maggots within a week.
Maggots at a glance
| What they are | Fly larvae, mostly blowflies |
|---|---|
| What they feed on | Rotting meat and dead animals |
| Egg to maggot | About a day in warm weather |
| Maggot to fly | Around one to two weeks |
| Maggots from the ceiling | Usually a dead animal above |
| What works | Clear, remove source, sanitise |
| Clear and sanitise | From $149 |
| Roof void or cavity | From $290, written quote first |
Where maggots turn up in Melbourne homes
The place you find maggots tells us where the source is. These are the calls we get most.
Maggots in bin
Wheelie bins with meat or nappies, especially after a hot week before collection.
Falling from the ceiling
Maggots dropping from a light fitting, fan or cornice: a dead animal above.
On the carpet
Maggots crawling across a floor from a wall, skirting or cupboard.
In the kitchen
Forgotten meat, pet food or a spill behind the fridge or under a cupboard.
Under the house
A dead cat, possum or rat in the sub floor, with flies at the vents.
Pet areas
Pet food bowls, meat bones and droppings left out in warm weather.
Compost and yards
Compost bins and green bins with meat or food waste.
Rentals and vacant homes
A fridge or freezer left off, or a dead animal in an empty house.
How our maggot treatment works
Maggot pest control starts by following the trail. Maggots crawl away from their food to pupate, so we trace them back along skirting, cornices and floors to the source, which may be in a bin, a cupboard, the roof void, a wall cavity or under the floor.
We remove the dead animal or rotting material in sealed bags, clear the maggots and pupae, remove soiled insulation or debris, and sanitise and deodorise the area. The resting surfaces around the site are treated so the flies already hatched do not start the cycle again.
- Maggots and pupae cleared
- Source found and removed
- Soiled material bagged
- Area sanitised
- Deodorised
- Fly resting spots treated
Maggots dropping from the ceiling? Look above, not below.
Sweeping up maggots from the floor helps for an hour. The source is above you, usually a dead rat or possum in the roof. Keep children and pets away and let us remove it.
How to stop maggots in bins
Maggots in bins are common in Melbourne summers, when meat scraps sit in a hot wheelie bin for a week. Flies lay eggs under the lid and on bags, and the maggots follow.
Wrap meat and fish scraps tightly or freeze them until bin day, keep the lid closed, rinse the bin after collection and keep it in the shade. If a bin or bin area is badly infested, we clear and sanitise it and treat the surrounding surfaces flies rest on.
- Wrap or freeze meat scraps
- Keep lids shut
- Rinse after collection
- Keep bins in the shade
Maggot removal in four steps
Our maggot removal Melbourne visits follow the same four steps.
Tell us what you found
A photo of the maggots helps us plan.
Find the source
We trace them to the bin, food or dead animal.
Remove and clear
Source, maggots and soiled material removed.
Sanitise
Area cleaned, deodorised and fly spots treated.
Maggot removal cost in Melbourne
Clear starting prices, so you know what to expect before you book. The final price depends on the source, and you get it in writing first.
Clear and sanitise
Maggots cleared from a floor, bin or room and the area sanitised
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Roof void or cavity
Source removed from a roof void, wall or sub floor, then cleared
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Heavy contamination
Large animals, long standing sources or several areas affected
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What sets your final maggot removal price
- Where the source is. A bin or floor is quicker than a roof void or wall cavity.
- What the source is. A dead possum means more work than spoiled food.
- Pupae spread. Once maggots have wandered and pupated through a room, clearing takes longer.
- Getting to it. A low pitched roof or a sealed wall with no hatch adds time.
- Flies as well. A fly treatment can be added in the same visit.
- Bins and bin areas. A whole bin enclosure or commercial bin room is priced by size.
Are maggots dangerous, and will they come back?
What most callers want to know first when they find maggots.
Health and hygiene
Maggots feed on rotting material and the flies they become can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so keep children and pets away and wash hands after contact.
We wear gloves, bag everything we lift out and wipe down every surface the maggots crossed.
Stopping them returning
Maggots come back while a source remains, so removing the dead animal or rotting food matters more than any spray.
Warranty terms for the job are written on your job record and explained before you agree.
Maggot removal across Melbourne
Maggot removal and treatment for Melbourne homes, rentals and businesses, 7 days a week. These are some of the suburbs we visit most.
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Maggot removal questions, answered
Cost, sources and what to do right now. Ask us anything else directly.
How much does maggot removal cost in Melbourne?
Clearing and sanitising starts from $149, removal from a roof void or cavity from $290, and heavy contamination from $390. The final price depends on the source, and you get it in writing before we start.
Why are maggots falling from my ceiling?
Almost always because an animal, usually a rat, mouse, bird or possum, has died in the roof above. The maggots crawl away to pupate and drop through gaps around lights and cornices.
How do I get rid of maggots in my bin?
Empty the bin, rinse it with hot soapy water, dry it and keep the lid shut. Wrap or freeze meat scraps until bin day. For a badly infested bin area, we clear and treat it.
Do maggots turn into flies?
Yes. Maggots feed for several days, then pupate and emerge as flies, usually within one to two weeks in warm weather, which is why sources need removing quickly.
Can I just spray the maggots?
Spraying kills the maggots you can see but not the source or the pupae hidden nearby. Without removing the source, more flies lay eggs and the maggots return.
Is there maggot pest control near me?
We cover all of metropolitan Melbourne, 7 days a week. Put your suburb in the form or use the suburb checker on this page and we confirm when we call.
Maggots at your place? Let us sort them out today.
Tell us where you see them. We call back, find the source and quote in writing before any work starts.