Residential pest control in the Southern Highlands

Spiders on the eaves, ants in the kitchen, wasps under the pergola. One general treatment covers your whole property, inside and out, and you don’t need to leave home.

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Pest control technician in a respirator spraying a garden hedge beside the driveway

Operated by Affordable Pest Control — the team trusted by NSW Health

NSW Health contractor

Trusted across 81 hospital and health sites in the Illawarra and southern NSW.

ISO 9001 certified

Quality-managed systems, documented treatments and proper reporting.

7 licensed technicians

A bigger, fully licensed team means faster bookings and follow-ups.

Locally operated

Run by Affordable Pest Control, serving the Highlands, Shoalhaven and Illawarra.

What’s covered

Four common pests, one general treatment

Our standard home treatment targets the pests Highlands homes see most. Everything else is quoted to suit the job.

Spiders

Redbacks, white-tails and black house spiders around eaves, fences and outdoor areas.

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Wasps

European and paper wasp nests in eaves, sheds, shrubs and the ground.

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Ants

Trails into kitchens and bathrooms, and nests along paths and garden edges.

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Large cockroaches

Australian and American cockroaches coming in from gardens and subfloors.

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Something else? We treat all household pests, including fleas, rats and mice, German cockroaches, bees and birds. These are quoted and treated separately so the treatment fits the problem.
Technician loading a tube of professional gel bait into a bait applicator gun from a kit
What’s included

What a general pest treatment includes

One visit covers the whole property. We treat where pests live and get in, not just where you’ve spotted them.

Inside and out

We treat the whole property, not just the house

Pests don’t stop at the front door, so neither do we. Here’s what a general treatment looks like on a typical Highlands home, photographed on real jobs.

Outside
Technician spraying along the base of a wall and fence line
Stop 1

Around the house

Walls, eaves, windows and doorways, where spiders build and ants trail in.

Gloved hand spraying a spider treatment along a timber fence beside a garden
Stop 2

Fences

Timber fences and gaps that spiders love to hide in.

Spray wand applying an ant treatment into a pebble garden edge beside a concrete path
Stop 3

Gardens and paths

Garden edges, paving and pebbles where ants nest.

Technician using a powered duster to treat a subfloor vent in a brick wall
Stop 4

Subfloor and voids

Dusting vents and voids that sprays can’t reach.

Inside
Spray wand applying a targeted cockroach treatment along a kitchen kickboard and floor edge
Stop 5

Kitchen skirting

A careful spray along kickboards and skirting.

Pest control technician in gloves applying cockroach gel bait inside a kitchen drawer runner
Stop 6

Cupboards and drawers

Gel bait in hinges and gaps where cockroaches hide.

Pest control technician shining a torch around the edge of a kitchen oven
Stop 7

Behind appliances

We check behind the oven and appliances, not just around them.

Pest control technician using a hand duster to treat the void behind a dishwasher
Stop 8

Appliance voids

Dust into voids around dishwashers and appliances.

How often

How often should you treat your home?

Most homes
12months

Once a year

For the average Highlands home, one general treatment a year keeps spiders, ants, wasps and cockroaches under control.

  • Suburban and town homes
  • Normal pest activity
6months

Twice a year

For homes with more pest pressure, where once a year isn’t enough.

  • Homes backing onto bush or paddocks
  • Ongoing rat or mouse activity
3months

Every three months

For some rodent programs, where bait stations need regular checking and topping up.

  • Properties with heavy rodent pressure
  • Stations numbered and logged each visit

Not sure which suits you? Tell us about the property and we’ll recommend a schedule.

On the day

What to expect when we visit

Do I need to leave?

No. You can stay home.

There’s no need to pack up the family and head out. Go about your day while we work through the property, inside and out.

Keep pets inside

Pop dogs and cats inside while we treat the outside of the house.

Cover fish ponds

Cover any fish ponds before we start so nothing drifts in.

Show us the hot spots

Tell us where you’ve been seeing pests so we can focus there.

Ask us anything

We’ll tell you what we treated and how to keep pests out between visits.

Who we help

Homes, rentals and holiday houses

Family homes

Yearly treatments that keep spiders and ants away from kids, pets and outdoor areas.

Usually once a year

Rentals and property managers

Routine treatments for tenants and landlords, plus end-of-lease flea treatments with paperwork for the agent.

Owners, tenants and agents

Holiday homes and Airbnbs

Book us between guest stays so the place is ready for the next booking.

Short-stay ready

Rural and bush properties

Homes near bush or paddocks get more visitors, so we often treat every six months.

Usually every 6 months

Seeing more spiders than usual?

A general treatment covers spiders, wasps, ants and large cockroaches, inside and out. Free quotes, usually over the phone.

How it works

How a general pest treatment works

STEP 1

Book

Tell us what you’re seeing. Free quotes, usually over the phone.

STEP 2

Outside

We treat the house, fences, bins, gardens and voids.

STEP 3

Inside

Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and skirting, with gel baits where needed.

STEP 4

Advice

What we treated, and how to keep pests out until next time.

Why Southern Highlands Pest Control

Local service, backed by a bigger team

25+ years in the Highlands

The same honest, practical pest control locals have relied on for over 25 years.

7 licensed technicians

Backed by Affordable Pest Control, so bookings and follow-ups are faster.

Trusted by NSW Health

Trusted across 81 hospital and health sites in the Illawarra and southern NSW.

ISO 9001 certified

Quality-managed systems, documented treatments and proper reporting.

Satisfaction guarantee

If something isn’t right, tell us and we’ll make it right.

Free quotes

Most quotes are done over the phone. Larger sites may need a visit, at no charge.

Customer Reviews

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From my initial phone to Joseph completing the pest spray I experienced excellent service. Highly recommend this professional and happy team
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Susan Price
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Shane was on time, very knowledgeable and professional. We will definitely use the company again.
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Exactly on time, very polite, tidy and great value. Definitely have them back.
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Robert Holding
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First time using Affordable pest control, we think that Bredon did a thorough job. Very happy with service and price Rob.
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Steven Jennings
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Excellent, professional service, would highly recommend
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Aiber Sawaqed
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Polite, well informed and service was great.
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Angie Lang
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Thank you for the great service. Friendly and professional. Highly recommend.
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Anita Gillies
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Did a good job thank you
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Answered all my questions, very thorough. Happy with service. Will book again next year.
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gerardo Frascaroli
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In time and knowledgeable.
Service areas

Residential pest control across the Southern Highlands

We work in towns and villages right across the Highlands. Find your town for local pest information.

Residential Pest Control FAQs

Questions about home pest control

No. You can stay home while we treat. We just ask that you keep pets inside while we treat the outside, and cover any fish ponds before we start.

Our standard home treatment covers spiders, wasps, ants and large cockroaches (Australian and American). We treat the whole property: the house inside and out, fences, bins, gardens, the letterbox and subfloor or wall voids where needed.

Once a year suits most Highlands homes. Homes near bush or paddocks, or with ongoing rodent activity, often need a treatment every six months, and some rodent programs are checked every three months.

Yes, we treat all household pests. Fleas, rats and mice, German cockroaches, bees, birds and termites aren’t part of a general treatment, so we quote and treat them separately to suit the problem.

Yes, all the time. We work with homeowners, tenants, landlords and property managers, and can book in between guest stays for holiday homes and Airbnbs. End-of-lease flea treatments come with paperwork for the agent.

Yes, we offer a satisfaction guarantee. If something isn’t right after your treatment, give us a call.

Let's sort it out

A quick chat can make the next step much clearer.

Call us directly or send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you with the right questions. No pressure, no overcomplicated form.

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