How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Perth
In Perth a general pest treatment is typically $250 to $350 including GST. Targeted treatments for ants, German cockroaches or rodents sit between $220 and $450 depending on the extent of the problem. Spiders run $220 to $300 and termite inspections are $250 to $350. Every DJ Pest job is quoted itemised in writing before it is booked. There is no call-out fee.
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Published 12 October 2026 · Reading time 8 minutes · By DJ Pest
What does pest control cost in Perth?
In Perth a general pest treatment is typically $250 to $350 including GST. Targeted programs for ants, German cockroaches or rodents typically fall between $220 and $450, depending on the extent of the infestation. Spider treatment runs $220 to $300, and termite inspections are $250 to $350. These are typical ranges for a standard home in Perth's northern suburbs. Every job is quoted itemised in writing before it is booked.
What drives the price up or down?
Four things account for most of the difference between the low and high end of any range. Property size moves the price: a unit, villa or standard three-bedroom home on a small block is cheaper than a large two-storey home with multiple outbuildings and long fence lines. Construction is next: properties vary by slab-on-ground with open garden beds, paving or concrete against every wall (which requires drilling and injecting instead of trenching), suspended timber floors, limestone footings, and extensions with hidden joins. Infestation stage matters: early signs with a few sightings and one entry point cost less than an established breeding population in voids with structural timber already damaged. Access is fourth: a clear roof void and sub-floor, gates open and yard tidy cost less than no manhole, packed storage, dense garden against walls or dogs that need securing.
Preparation also shifts the price. If your kitchen is cleared, pet bowls are up, and the lawn is mowed, we arrive and treat. If we do the preparation on the day, it is still time, and time is billed honestly. If we find something concealed on the day, we stop and explain before we continue, and the investment does not change. Nothing goes on the invoice as a surprise.
What do common pest jobs cost?
Here are the typical ranges for the pests we see most often in Perth's northern suburbs.
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| General pest treatment | $250 to $350 |
| Spider treatment | $220 to $300 |
| External ant treatment | $250 to $400 |
| German cockroach program | $250 to $450 |
| Rodent program, initial visit | $220 to $380 |
| Timber pest / termite inspection | $250 to $350 |
These are typical ranges for a standard home in Perth's northern suburbs, including GST. Actual prices depend on the property size, construction, how established the infestation is, and how accessible the areas are. An inspection typically costs $250 to $350 and tells us which treatment you need.
What is included in every job?
First, an itemised written quote. Every line is quoted separately, so you can see what the treatment is, what the report is and what the follow-up is. You accept all of it or part of it. Second, a treatment record. This shows the product, active constituent, rate, areas treated and re-entry period. We keep it three years as the Health (Pesticides) Regulations 2011 require, and you get a copy. Third, a re-treatment period printed on your invoice. If the pest we treated is still active inside the treated area within that period, we come back and re-treat at no charge, terms at djpest.com.au/warranty.
There is no call-out fee. Coming to look and give you a quote is free. If we find you do not need treatment, we tell you and leave. There is no deposit. You pay after the work, on seven-day terms. Bank transfer, PayTo or card, no surcharge.
When should you call a professional?
If you have an active infestation, multiple entry points, signs in the roof void or sub-floor, or visible timber damage, professional treatment is the right step. We look before we spray. We tell you what we find, what the treatment will do and what the re-entry period is, and we give you the treatment record after. All work is carried out by, or under the direct supervision of, a technician holding a WA pest management technician's licence under the Health (Pesticides) Regulations 2011.
Visit the pest control prices guide for a full breakdown of what each service covers and why the price lands where it does. If you are dealing with a specific pest, see our guides on German cockroaches, ant control, or huntsman spiders.
How do you know which quote to accept?
Ask any pest manager these six questions, and ask us the same. A fair operator answers all six without hesitation. Is the price itemised, or one number? One number hides what you are paying for. Ask for the treatment, the report and any follow-up as separate lines. What product will you use, and is it on the APVMA register? A licensed operator can name the product and its active constituent before they arrive. What is the re-treatment period, and is it in writing? A verbal promise is not a promise. It should be on the quote and the invoice with its conditions, terms at djpest.com.au/warranty. Will I get a treatment record? WA law requires the operator to make one. You should receive a copy, not have to ask for it. What is your licence and business registration number? The technician's licence number is printed on every treatment record and the licence card is shown on request. HealthyWA publishes a guide to selecting a pest management business with a full checklist.
Why are our prices what they are?
Some quotes cover an external spray only: no roof void, no report and no re-treatment period. That is not a pest treatment; it is a lower price for a different scope of work. Once you accept a quote from us, the price does not change unless we find something concealed on the day. If we do, we stop and explain before we continue, and the investment does not change. There are no surprise variations on the invoice.
Frequently asked
Do you charge a call-out fee?
No. There is no call-out fee. Coming to look and give you a quote is free. If we find you do not need treatment, we tell you and leave.
What is your re-treatment promise?
If the pest we treated is still active inside the treated area within the re-treatment period shown on your invoice, we return and re-treat at no charge. The period is shown on your quote and invoice, terms at djpest.com.au/warranty. Read the full promise at djpest.com.au/warranty with all conditions and specific periods for each service.
What if there are no visible pests?
If there are no signs and no evidence of activity, you might not need a full treatment yet. We look and tell you straight.
Do you use products from the supermarket?
No. Always read the label and follow instructions exactly.
Will the treatment be safe for my pets and kids?
We give you a treatment record after with the re-entry period and any preparation instructions. Always read the label and follow instructions exactly.
What should I do to prepare for a pest treatment?
We give specific preparation notes on your quote.
How do I know if I need a professional treatment?
If you have an active infestation, multiple entry points, signs in the roof void or sub-floor, or visible timber damage, call us. We look before we spray.
Sources
- HealthyWA: Guide to selecting a pest management business
- HealthyWA: Using pesticides safely
- APVMA PubCRIS (registered products and labels)
Text your suburb and what you're seeing to 0468 170 107 for a written price.
Related
- Pest Control Prices Perth 2026, the full service and the investment
- Every guide on prices and planning
- Pest management investment ranges in Perth, every service with a typical range
- What's my pest?, pick what you saw
- All pest guides
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