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Drop Dead Pest Control leads this list for its termite and pre-purchase inspections. The pest control companies in Sydney below differ in what they treat, when they are open and where they are based, so start with the pest you have. Each is based in a different suburb, so check the areas it serves. Only one publishes a licence number, so ask for it if a licence matters to you.

Quick picks in Sydney

  • Best for pre-purchase termite inspections: Drop Dead Pest Control, which pairs its termite work with pre-purchase checks.
  • Best for possum and bird work: So Pest Off, where possum removal and bird proofing are core work.
  • Best for commercial sites: Safe Pest Control Sydney, which treats cafes, restaurants and offices.
  • Best for families with children or pets: Pest2Kill Woollahra, with a child and pet friendly service.
  • Best for same-day treatment: Now Pest Control Sydney, where customers mention bookings made the same day.

Best pest control companies in Sydney, ranked

  1. 1Drop Dead Pest Control for termite and pre-purchase inspections

    LicensedInspectionsBased in Menai

    Drop Dead Pest Control deals with cockroaches, spiders, rodents, bed bugs, possums and birds, and it does termite inspections plus pre-purchase checks for buyers. The company also takes on strata and rental properties, along with commercial sites, schools and aged care facilities. It is open on weekdays, 9am to 5pm. It is based in Menai and covers a run of Sutherland Shire suburbs, from Cronulla and Caringbah to Engadine and Sutherland.

  2. 2Micropest Pest Control Sydney for termite inspections that include a free general pest check

    LicensedInspectionsPet-safe treatmentsBased in Artarmon

    Micropest Pest Control Sydney checks for termites using thermal imaging and a moisture meter, and every termite inspection includes a free general pest inspection. Its sprays target cockroaches, spiders, silverfish and wasps, redbacks and funnel-web spiders included. Treatments are pet-safe, and the team also handles subfloor ventilation and rising damp. It is open 7am to 10pm, seven days a week. It is based in Artarmon, with offices in Wahroonga and Berowra, and covers the North Shore and Lower North Shore.

  3. 3Pest2Kill Woollahra for child and pet friendly treatments with the work explained

    InspectionsPet-safe treatmentsBased in Woollahra

    Pest2Kill Woollahra runs a child and pet friendly service built on low-hazard products. It says treatments are safe when applied properly, provided households keep to the re-entry time the technicians set. Customers often point to technicians who talk through their findings. Its service list also includes end of lease, commercial, emergency and termite inspection work, and the Exterra baiting system is one of its termite options. It is based in Woollahra and serves areas from the Sydney CBD and Bondi to Palm Beach and the Hills District.

  4. 4Routine Pest Control Penshurst for pre-construction termite barriers and ongoing plans

    LicensedInspectionsBased in Penshurst

    Routine Pest Control Penshurst does pre-construction termite barriers, timber pest reports for houses and ongoing pest management plans for businesses. The team recommends a service every six months, and it does not offer fumigation. Urgent jobs go to a rapid response team for emergency pest control. Customers describe the technicians as on time and clear about each step. It opens 6am to 6pm daily. Some prices show up front when booked online; for the rest, a quote comes first. Its base is Penshurst, and it works across Sydney.

  5. 5Safe Pest Control Sydney for commercial sites and scheduled preventive visits

    Licence publishedPet-safe treatmentsBased in Neutral Bay

    Family-run Safe Pest Control Sydney works on cafes, restaurants, offices, strata buildings, schools and estate agencies. Its treatments are low disruption and leave no odour behind, and technicians take their shoes off indoors. Scheduled preventive visits suit property managers, strata managers and building owners who want pests stopped early. The licence number 5091530 is published, and free quotes come with a $0 callout fee. Office hours run 7:30am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and it is closed on Sundays. It is based in Neutral Bay.

  6. 6InnerWest Pest Control Pty Ltd for cockroach and spider control, with a termite package

    InspectionsPet-safe treatmentsBased in Stanmore

    InnerWest Pest Control Pty Ltd handles termites, ants, cockroaches, spiders, silverfish, fleas, rodents and fire ants. Its bundled option pairs a termite inspection with treatments for spiders, ants, cockroaches and silverfish. Visits start at $165, and its End of Lease Special starts at $176 for a one-bedroom unit. It says its products suit homes with children, pets and plants, and it also serves restaurant kitchens and cafes. It states it takes home consultations out of hours, including weekends. It is based in Stanmore and serves areas including Newtown, Balmain, Marrickville and Burwood.

  7. 7So Pest Off for possum removal, bird proofing and termite treatment

    LicensedInspectionsPet-safe treatmentsBased in Rouse Hill

    So Pest Off works mainly on termites from its Rouse Hill base, and it runs as a family business. On the termite side it offers inspections, treatments, barriers, Termatrac monitoring and accreditation on three named products. Possum removal is one of its core services, and it also proofs buildings against possums, snakes, birds and rodents and fits bird mesh to solar panels. Commercial clients range from strata schemes and property managers to hospitality venues and warehouses. Its hours are 8am to 9pm every day. The warranty agreement it links doesn't state how long cover lasts.

  8. 8Sydney Pest Crew for pre-construction termite barriers and solar panel bird proofing

    LicensedPet-safe treatmentsBased in Kingsgrove

    Kingsgrove's Sydney Pest Crew handles ants, cockroaches, spiders, rodents, bed bugs, possums, birds and termites in houses and businesses. Its termite range includes pre-construction barriers and reticulation systems. Products are described as pet, child and environment friendly. Bookings can be made online, and a text message tells you when the technician is on the way. Emergency calls go through a published number. It lists 10% off general pest control when you call. Customers call the pricing reasonable and describe the technicians as professional and thorough.

  9. 9E1 Pest Solutions Pty Ltd for termite baiting and monitoring, with thermal imaging

    LicensedInspectionsPet-safe treatmentsBased in Marsden Park

    E1 Pest Solutions Pty Ltd operates from Marsden Park. On termites it inspects, baits, monitors, installs barriers and uses thermal imaging. It also deals with cockroaches, spiders, rodents, bed bugs and ants, and handles end-of-lease jobs for rentals. The company says its products suit homes with children, pregnant residents and pets, and quotes are free with no obligation. Same-day service is offered. It is open 5am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sundays. A guarantee is mentioned, but its scope isn't spelled out.

  10. 10Now Pest Control Sydney for same-day ant, cockroach and spider treatments

    LicensedInspectionsPet-safe treatmentsBased in Leichhardt

    Now Pest Control Sydney is based in Leichhardt and covers areas from the Hills District to the Sutherland Shire. Customers mention quick bookings, often on the same day, and a follow-up visit with ant baits if the problem returns. Same-day bookings depend on availability. Termite checks end with a written report, while pest checks include photos of what was found. Kitchens, schools, aged care and warehouses get HACCP-compliant treatments with digital service reports. It is open 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday.

Compare pest control companies in Sydney

The table below shows where each company is based, its emergency and licence details, and whether it lists termite and inspection work.

Pest control companyBased inTermitesInspectionsPet-safeLicensedGoogle rating
Drop Dead Pest ControlMenaiβœ“βœ“β€“βœ“β˜… 5.0 (1193)
Micropest Pest Control SydneyArtarmonβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“β˜… 5.0 (542)
Pest2Kill WoollahraWoollahraβœ“βœ“βœ“β€“β˜… 5.0 (656)
Routine Pest Control PenshurstPenshurstβœ“βœ“β€“βœ“β˜… 5.0 (457)
Safe Pest Control SydneyNeutral Bayβœ“β€“βœ“βœ“β˜… 5.0 (327)
InnerWest Pest Control Pty LtdStanmoreβœ“βœ“βœ“β€“β˜… 5.0 (444)
So Pest OffRouse Hillβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“β˜… 5.0 (228)
Sydney Pest CrewKingsgroveβœ“β€“βœ“βœ“β˜… 4.9 (1243)
E1 Pest Solutions Pty LtdMarsden Parkβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“β˜… 4.9 (679)
Now Pest Control SydneyLeichhardtβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“β˜… 5.0 (177)
BugFree Pest ControlAuburnβœ“βœ“β€“βœ“β˜… 4.9 (5634)
Masters Pest Control Sydney GordonGordonβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“β˜… 4.9 (600)
Pest Control Services NSWMount Druittβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“β˜… 5.0 (156)
Masters Pest ControlSydneyβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“β˜… 4.9 (355)
Buzz Off Termites & Pest Management SydneyBlacktownβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“β˜… 4.9 (270)

Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked pest control companies in Sydney

Companies are ordered by a score that weighs customer feedback by how many customers left it, then by the range of pests each one treats, a stated licence, warranties and pet-safe treatments. What each company's own pages say about pest work counts too. Where a company leaves something out, the page says so rather than guessing.

Pest control companies in Sydney: FAQ

Which Sydney pest control companies on this page remove possums?

So Pest Off is the clearest choice, since possum removal sits among its core services. Sydney Pest Crew and Now Pest Control Sydney also list possum work in their services.

Which of these companies do end of lease pest control?

Pest2Kill Woollahra, InnerWest Pest Control Pty Ltd and E1 Pest Solutions all list end of lease treatments, so compare each one for a rental handover.

Which companies here cover the Northern Beaches or the Eastern Suburbs?

Now Pest Control Sydney lists the Northern Beaches and Eastern Suburbs among its areas. Safe Pest Control Sydney also names the Eastern Suburbs in its service area.

Which of these companies offer pre-construction termite protection?

Routine Pest Control Penshurst and Sydney Pest Crew both list pre-construction termite barriers. Sydney Pest Crew also lists termite reticulation systems.