Spiders, ants and cockroaches
The everyday jobs: spiders under the eaves, ants in the kitchen, cockroaches, fleas and bed bugs. All of it is licensed work when it's done for pay.
We connect you with a local pest controller who works in the hills.
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The general authorisation
Spraying for spiders, ants, cockroaches and fleas is general pest work. A pest controller doing it for a living needs a licence with the general authorisation; the one including timber pests also covers termites, if you want both looked at.
Checked 25 October 2026 against Department of Health: pest control licence applications and Better Health Channel: pest control services.
Cockroaches
Better Health's advice is that a heavy infestation needs professional treatment by a licensed pest control operator. A few in a laundry or under a sink are a sign to look for water and food first.
Checked 25 October 2026 against Better Health Channel: cockroaches.
Bed bugs
Bed bugs aren't believed to spread disease. Better Health says cleaning alone is unlikely to control an infestation, that repeat visits may be needed, and suggests a qualified pest control operator. They hide in luggage, clothing, bedding and furniture, so say whether anyone has travelled or brought home a bed or couch lately.
Checked 25 October 2026 against Better Health Channel: bedbugs.
For a food business
The Food Standards Code requires a food business to take all practicable measures to keep pests out of its premises and vehicles, and to get rid of any that are there. It doesn't expressly require a pest control contract or pest records. That covers the tearooms and cafés of the hills towns.
Checked 25 October 2026 against Food Standards Code, Standard 3.2.2, clause 24.
Asking for a quote
Say which insect, which rooms, and for how long. Better Health suggests raising pregnancy, young children and allergies before the work starts, and asking for the full chemical name of the pesticide. Mention pets, fish or chooks too.
Checked 25 October 2026 against Better Health Channel: pest control services.
Ask for a quote
Tell us where you are and what needs doing, and we'll contact you as soon as possible.