Adelaide pest & termite control that knows where to look.

FAQs about pest & termite control in Adelaide

• How much does pest control cost in Adelaide? +

  A standard internal-and-external residential pest treatment runs **$180–$350** depending on house size and access. A termite inspection is **$280–$450** for a standard residential property and includes a written AS 4349.3-2010 report. Termite treatments run **$800–$3,500** depending on the extent of the activity and the treatment chosen. Termite barrier installation runs **$2,500–$6,500** for a typical Adelaide home. Every job is quoted in writing before any work starts. <!-- operator to confirm: pricing bands -->

• Are your products safe around children and pets? +

  Yes — when applied per the APVMA-registered label and once treated surfaces are dry. Standard re-entry on most internal sprays is 1–2 hours; outside surfaces, walk-on once dry. The technician walks you through what was used and the re-entry timing before they leave. We don't use anything that isn't registered for the job, and we don't use "natural" or "chemical-free" products that don't actually work — we use registered products at registered rates and we say so plainly.

• Do I really need an annual termite inspection? +

  For most Adelaide homes, yes. AS 3660.2-2017 — the standard governing termite management in existing buildings — recommends a competent inspection at least every 12 months, more frequently in high-risk zones. *Coptotermes acinaciformis*, the dominant subterranean termite species in SA, can do significant structural damage inside a single year on an undefended home. Pre-1960 stock that pre-dates AS 3660 entirely (most of inner-Adelaide's character belt — Norwood, Unley, Prospect, Walkerville, Semaphore) is the highest-risk profile, and the annual inspection is what catches activity before it costs you a structural repair.

• How quickly can you get out for a same-day pest job? +

  Most general pest jobs booked before 11am are seen the same day across metro Adelaide. Adelaide Hills suburbs (Stirling, Aldgate, Mount Barker) usually run next-day unless the job's pre-arranged. Genuine emergencies (wasp swarms, food-premises rodents, active termite swarms) skip the queue — go to the [emergency line](/emergency/). <!-- operator to confirm: same-day cut-off -->

• Are you licensed? +

  Yes. South Australia requires every pest control business to hold a SA Health Pest Controller's Licence under the Controlled Substances Act 1984, and every technician to hold a Full or Limited Pest Management Technician's Licence under the Controlled Substances (Pesticides) Regulations 2017. Our licence numbers are published on the footer of every page on this site. AEPMA membership in addition. <!-- operator to confirm: licence numbers and AEPMA member ID -->

• Do you do end-of-lease pest control for rental properties? +

  Yes. End-of-lease pest control is a common bond requirement on tenanted properties in SA, particularly where pets have been on the premises. The treatment is internal and external, includes flea treatment if pets were on site, and you get a certificate of treatment to send to your property manager. Most jobs run **$220–$380** depending on property size. <!-- operator to confirm: end-of-lease pricing -->

• What's the difference between AS 3660.1 and AS 3660.2? +

  AS 3660.1-2014 governs the design and construction of termite management systems for **new buildings and new building work** — chemical reticulation, physical barriers, slab-edge construction, ant capping. AS 3660.2-2017 governs **inspection and remediation of existing buildings** — the report standard, the inspection methodology, the recommended frequency. If you're building or extending, AS 3660.1 applies. If you live in an existing home, AS 3660.2 applies. AS 4349.3-2010 governs the format of the timber pest inspection report itself. We name the right standard on the right job.