Pest control, answered.
The 16 questions Australians ask most about pest control — cost, safety around kids and pets, treatment times, warranties and coverage — answered plainly by licensed technicians. Not here? Call 02 7235 0050 and a real person will help.
Pricing & Booking
Most general pest control treatments for an average Australian home cost between $150 and $350, depending on property size, construction type and pest pressure. Termite inspections typically cost $250 to $350. Every Aussie Pest Strike job starts with a free inspection and a fixed written quote — the price we quote is the price you pay, with no call-out fee when treatment proceeds.
No. Aussie Pest Strike charges a $0 call-out fee when treatment proceeds, and your quote is fixed in writing before any work begins. You will never receive a surprise charge after the job.
Yes — call 02 7235 0050 before midday for same-day pest control across metro Newcastle, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth, subject to technician availability. A 24/7 emergency line covers dangerous pests like funnel-web spiders and active wasp nests.
Call 02 7235 0050 or use the booking form on this website. You will speak with a real person who confirms your free site assessment, gives you a fixed written quote, and books a two-hour arrival window that suits you.
Safety & Preparation
Yes. All Aussie Pest Strike treatments use APVMA-registered products applied by licensed pest management technicians, and we give clear re-entry instructions for every treatment — usually as soon as treated surfaces are dry. Tell us about pets, aquariums, pregnancy or allergies when booking and we adjust the treatment plan.
Usually no. Most general pest treatments let you stay home while we work; we will tell you before we start if any room needs to be vacated briefly. Flea and bed bug treatments may require a short absence — your technician confirms exact timing on the day.
Where a re-entry time applies it is typically 2 to 4 hours — until treated surfaces are dry. Ventilated rooms are usually available sooner. Your technician gives you an exact re-entry time before leaving the site.
Clear floor areas along skirting boards, cover fish tanks and switch off air pumps, and put pet food bowls away. For flea treatments, vacuum carpets first. We handle everything else and walk you through it on arrival.
Treatments & Results
A general pest treatment takes 45 to 90 minutes for an average home, depending on size and construction. Termite inspections take 60 to 90 minutes. Termite barrier installations usually take a full day.
Most crawling insects are controlled within 24 to 48 hours, with full results in 7 to 14 days as the treatment reaches nests and harbourages. It is normal to see a temporary increase in activity in the first days — that means the treatment is flushing pests out. Rodent programs typically resolve over 2 to 3 visits.
Every Aussie Pest Strike treatment carries a 12-month pest-free warranty — if the target pests come back during the warranty period, so do we, at no charge. Termite barrier systems carry documented protection of up to 8 years.
Keep everyone — including pets — well away. Do not try to catch or kill it. Call 02 7235 0050 and we will treat the property as a priority. If someone is bitten by a funnel-web spider, call 000 first, apply a pressure immobilisation bandage, and keep the person still.
Coverage & Timing
We provide pest control across metro Newcastle, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth, plus regional towns within roughly 90 minutes of those metros — including the Hunter region, Lake Macquarie and Maitland. See the Service Areas page for the full suburb list, or call to confirm your address.
Yes — within roughly 90 minutes of our Sydney, Newcastle, Perth and Adelaide bases. Call 02 7235 0050 and we will confirm coverage for your town straight away, with no obligation.
Phone lines run 7am to 7pm AEST every day of the week, and a 24/7 emergency line covers dangerous pests. Treatments are scheduled six days a week with two-hour arrival windows.
Yes — scheduled, audit-ready commercial pest management for restaurants, cafes, offices, warehouses, retail, schools, childcare and healthcare facilities, with digital service reports and HACCP-compatible documentation.