Pest Control Arundel

Pest control in Arundel

Arundel is a quiet, family-friendly suburb in the northern part of the Gold Coast. It's mostly brick homes with decent backyards, plus plenty of townhouse and duplex complexes, and a fair few of them are rentals. The western side runs into the wetlands and bushland around Coombabah, so some streets have a lot of green right behind the back fence.

That green edge is what makes Arundel a little different. Homes closer to the wetlands and reserves tend to see more rats in the roof and more spiders around the yard, because there's always shelter nearby. In the middle of the suburb it's the usual backyard stuff: ants in the garden beds and pavers, cockroaches around the kitchen and bins, and webs in the eaves.

Because it's a family suburb, most people we talk to here want something that's safe around kids and pets and doesn't mean being out of the house all day. We'll talk you through what we're doing and how long to keep off treated areas before we start.

Common pests in Arundel

• Rats and mice: scratching in the ceiling once the weather cools, more often in homes that back onto the wetlands or bushland.
• Ants: trails along skirting boards and up onto benches, and mounds lifting pavers around the patio and driveway.
• Cockroaches: big ones wandering in from the garden and drains at night, and small German cockroaches in kitchens, especially in shared complexes.
• Spiders: redbacks in the kids' play equipment, pot plants and fence corners, and huntsmen that turn up inside.
• Fleas: usually from the family dog or cat, and a common one to sort out before handing back a rental.

Townhouses and duplexes

Arundel has a lot of townhouse and duplex complexes, and pests in these behave a little differently to a stand-alone house. Shared walls and connected roof spaces mean cockroaches and mice can move from one home to the next, so treating one townhouse on its own doesn't always last.

If you're in a complex, we'll look at where the problem is coming from and tell you straight if it makes sense to talk to your neighbours or the body corporate about treating more than one home. If it's just your place, we'll treat it properly and leave it at that.

Renting a townhouse and moving out? An end-of-lease treatment covers the whole place, and you get a certificate on the day for your agent.

How quickly we can get to Arundel

Most Arundel jobs are booked within 24–48 hours. If you ring before lunchtime, there's a good chance we can come out the same day. There's no call-out fee, and the quote you get is the price you pay.

We also look after nearby Parkwood, Labrador, Biggera Waters, Helensvale and Molendinar. See all our service areas.

Pest control Arundel FAQs

Is pest control safe with kids and pets at home in Arundel?

Yes. We'll tell you which areas we're treating, ask you to keep kids and pets out of the way while we work, and let you know on the day how long to keep off treated areas. If you have any worries, just ask before we start.

I live in a townhouse in Arundel. Can you treat just my place?

Yes, we can treat a single townhouse. If pests are coming through from next door, we'll let you know honestly, so you can decide whether to talk to the neighbours or the body corporate about doing more than one home.

Why do I keep hearing rats in the roof?

Homes near the Coombabah wetlands and bushland often get rats moving in when it gets cooler. We find where they're getting in and set up rodent control to deal with them.

How much does pest control in Arundel cost?

It depends on the size of your home and what needs treating. We give you a free fixed quote before we start, and there's no call-out fee. Our pest control cost guide explains what affects the price.