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 **$180–$350** for a standard residential property and includes a written 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.

• 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 covering termite management in existing buildings — calls for regular inspections no more than 12 months apart, and your inspector may recommend more frequent checks where the risk is higher. Subterranean termites can do significant damage to an unprotected home before anyone notices. Older homes built before modern termite-management standards (common across inner-Adelaide's character suburbs) carry a higher 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? +

  Book early in the day and we'll aim to get to general pest jobs across metro Adelaide the same day. Adelaide Hills suburbs (Stirling, Aldgate, Mount Barker) may need a next-day booking. Genuine emergencies (wasp swarms, food-premises rodents, active termite swarms) are prioritised — see [urgent pest response](/emergency/).

• How do I check a pest controller's licence in SA? +

  South Australia requires every pest control business to hold a Pest Controller's licence, and every technician applying pesticides for payment to hold a Full or Limited Pest Management Technician licence. Both are issued by SA Health's Controlled Substances Licensing under the Controlled Substances Act 1984 and the Controlled Substances (Pesticides) Regulations 2017. Full technicians carry a photo ID card showing what work they're endorsed for — ask to see it — and SA Health runs an online licence look-up for businesses and technicians.

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

  Yes. End-of-lease pest control is often requested on tenanted properties, particularly where pets have been on the premises — check what your lease says. 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 **$180–$350** depending on property size.

• 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.