Most people call a pest controller the same way they call a plumber, only when something goes wrong. And just like a plumbing emergency, by the time you notice the problem it has usually been building for a while.
A spider nest in the eaves. Ants finding their way into the kitchen every summer. Cockroaches in the roof void. These things do not appear overnight. They build up over weeks or months, often in places you cannot see and by the time you notice them, a basic spray is no longer enough.
Reactive pest control is also expensive. A one-off general pest spray for a 3-bedroom home in Melbourne starts from around $300+gst. If you book two a year which most homes need that is $660 before you factor in any call-outs for problems in between. And those emergency call-outs add up fast during summer.
The Problem with Only Calling When Things Get Bad
Why Ongoing Protection Changes Everything
Pest control works best as prevention, not cure. When your home is treated regularly throughout the year, pests do not get the chance to establish. Colonies do not form. Nests do not develop. The treatments are faster, more effective, and the problems stay small.
A annual plan also means your technician gets to know your property. They know where the problem spots are, what pests have been active, and what conditions around your home attract certain species at certain times of year. That knowledge builds up over time and makes every visit more effective than the last.
Cimex Pro vs Cimex Total - Which One is Right for Your home?
Both plans give you a full property inspection and digital report, professional treatments throughout the year, priority booking and a fully transferable plan. The difference comes down to how much coverage you need and how much peace of mind you want.
Choose Cimex Pro if: You want solid year-round protection at the lowest monthly cost. You are comfortable with two scheduled treatments per year, One before summer and one full treatment. Plus a fixed $149 call-out rate if anything comes up in between. Pro is ideal for homes with relatively low to moderate pest pressure, where prevention is the priority and you are happy to pay a flat fee if a problem does arise between visits.
Choose Cimex Total if: You want to never think about pest control again. Three full treatments per year plus unlimited free service calls means that no matter what shows up and no matter when you call us and we come at no extra cost. Total is ideal for homes with a history of pest problems, properties with gardens or bushland nearby, older homes, or households with young children or pets where you simply cannot afford to have pests around. If you have ever had a pest come back after a treatment, or received a surprise bill you were not expecting, Cimex Total eliminates both of those problems permanently.
HOW IT WORKS
Four Steps to a Pest-Free Home
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Choose your plan
Pick the level of protection that suits your home and budget. No setup fees.
Get covered within hours
Fill out the annual-plan form or call us at 1300 23 20 26 so we can sign you sign, a Cimex team member contacts you to book your first visit at a time that works for you.
We come to you
Your licensed Cimex technician arrives on time, conducts a full inspection, treats your entire property, handles any live activity found on the spot and leaves you with a written pest report.
We keep coming back
Every 6 months or every 4 month, depending on your plan. Same technician, same thoroughness, same documentation. Every time.
WHY ANNUAL PROTECTION BEATS ONE-OFF TREATMENTS
The Problem With Waiting!!
By the time you can see pests, the infestation is already established. A single German cockroach egg case contains up to 48 eggs. A rat pair can produce over 200 offspring in a year. Spider populations double every season. What starts as a minor issue becomes a major one in weeks and costs significantly more to treat.
Monthly and regular protection plans stop that cycle before it starts. A licensed technician visiting your property on a fixed schedule catches activity at the earliest sign and before it becomes an infestation, before it causes damage, and before it costs more to fix.
The math is simple. Two emergency call-out treatments per year is reactive, after the problem is already bad and cost more than a full year on Cimex Pro. And they don't come with monthly monitoring, a written pest report on every visit, or a free callback guarantee.
A Note on Peace of Mind
There is something that the numbers do not fully capture, the feeling of knowing your home is protected. Not having to wonder whether the spiders are back, or whether that ant trail in the laundry is something to worry about, or whether you should book something before summer. Your home is covered. If something shows up, you call and we come. That is what a Cimex plan gives you, and it is worth something beyond the dollar comparison.
CIMEX GUARANTEE
If pests come back we do too On Cimex Total, if pest activity returns between your scheduled visits, call us and we come back at no charge. No arguments, no call centres, no extra cost.
No setup fees. Cancel anytime without notice. All prices exclude GST.
WHAT'S NOT COVERED
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Termites - Cimex Total checks for termite activity signs during visits, but full termite inspection, baiting systems and chemical barriers are quoted separately
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Wasps and bees requiring structural nest removal
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Bed bugs - a separate inspection and specialist treatment protocol is required
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Possums and native wildlife - regulated under Victorian law, specialist removal required
The following are not covered under any plan and require a separate inspection and quotation:
Ready to Choose Your Plan?
Want to know more about each plans?
Not sure which plan is right for your home? Call us on 1300 23 20 26 and we will help you choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Yearly Plans