Are termites a problem in Tasmania?

Termites are present in parts of Tasmania and can affect both timber homes and outbuildings. An annual inspection is the practical way to catch activity early, particularly on older or rural properties with timber in contact with the ground.

Are the treatments safe around children and pets?

Licensed pest controllers use registered products with set re-entry and clearance times, and will tell you what precautions to take. Ask for the product information and follow the re-entry advice given for your specific treatment.

Do pest controllers service rural and farm properties?

Many do, and rural blocks often need broader programs covering rodents, wasps and stored-product pests as well as the house. Travel to remote properties may be charged by distance.

How often should a home be treated or inspected?

Annual inspection is the common recommendation for termite risk, with general pest treatments matched to the pests you actually have. A good operator will recommend based on your property, not a fixed up-sell.

Do Launceston trades cover the wider north?

Many Launceston businesses serve the Tamar Valley and northern Tasmania — through to Deloraine, Scottsdale and the East Coast in some cases — while others stay close to town. Confirm the coverage area before booking.

Does flooding matter for plumbing and electrical work here?

Parts of Launceston near the rivers have a flood history, which affects where services can be placed and how they are protected. If you are in a flood-affected area, mention it so the work is planned appropriately.

Best Pest Control in Launceston

10 pest control across Launceston and the surrounding area, ranked — with what each business actually does, taken from their own websites.

Listings checked 9 October 2026.

About pest control in Launceston

Launceston is the state's northern hub, at the meeting of the Tamar, North and South Esk rivers — a flood-aware city with a lot of older housing stock in Invermay, Mowbray and the CBD, and newer estates through Prospect and Newnham. Frost is a genuine winter factor in the Tamar Valley, and heritage wiring and plumbing turn up often in the city's older streets, so inspections and upgrades are common alongside new work.

The ranking

Featured listings are marked and appear first. The remaining businesses are ordered editorially by what we could verify from their own material. Order is not a paid ranking, and we do not list businesses we cannot confirm.

1
Eradicate Pest Control

Launceston ·

A locally owned and operated northern Tasmanian pest controller whose site lists a wide range of household pests including scorpions, rats and mice, fleas, silverfish, flies, spiders, cockroaches, millipedes, red bugs, slaters, carpet beetles, ants and bees and wasps. It positions itself on coming to your home or business at a time that suits and on competitive pricing with guaranteed work, and states its technicians are certified and accredited. Suited to Launceston and northern Tasmanian homes and businesses wanting a straightforward general-pest treatment.

General pest control · Rodent control · Spiders · Cockroaches · Ants · Bees & wasps · Fleas · Commercial pest control
- Locally owned
- Certified & accredited
0409 973 288 0400 071 805 Website (opens in a new tab) Details

Launceston
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Flick Pest Control Launceston

Western Junction, 7212 ·

The Launceston branch of the national Flick pest control group, based at Western Junction and covering the Launceston region plus the North East, North West, East Coast and Northern Midlands. Its site lists rodent, wasp, cockroach, bed bug and termite work, year-round home protection plans and commercial programs with digital rodent monitoring and compliance-ready reporting. The commercial compliance and digital monitoring capability is unusual among the local operators listed here, which suits food businesses, warehouses and institutions; households may prefer a smaller local firm.

Rodent control · Wasp control · Termite inspections & treatment · Bed bugs · Commercial pest control · HACCP compliance · Digital rodent monitoring
- National brand
- Local branch
1300 270 019 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

3 Translink Avenue, Western Junction, 7212
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JG Pest Control

Deloraine ·

A locally owned northern Tasmanian pest controller that states twenty-five years in the field, licensed and insured, and provides digital service reports after each visit. Its site covers residential and commercial rodent control, general pest work, rental exit treatments and scheduled commercial programs, and it specialises in fumigation for import and export commodities and silos with a compliance focus. It services Launceston, Deloraine, Burnie and nearby areas. The fumigation and reporting capability suits primary producers and food or export businesses as well as homes.

Rodent control · General pest control · Rental exit treatments · Commercial programs · Import & export fumigation · Silo fumigation · Digital service reports
- Locally owned
- 25+ years
- Licensed
0417 622 347 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

Deloraine
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4
m&m Pest Management

Launceston ·

A Launceston pest management business that describes itself as providing hazard-free domestic and commercial treatment, with guaranteed results and personalised service from a trained specialist. Its site names the client groups it works with, including home owners, property investors, real estate agents, end-of-lease renters, property managers and body corporates, schools and large groups, councils, aged care and retirement villages, warehouses, hospitality and tourism operators and offices. The commercial and institutional focus distinguishes it from purely domestic operators, making it worth considering for managed properties and businesses.

Domestic pest control · Commercial pest control · End of lease treatments · Rodent control · Spiders · Wasps
- Commercial & residential
- Trained specialist
0457 133 953 Website (opens in a new tab) Details

Launceston
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Northern Tas Pest Control

Launceston ·

A northern Tasmanian pest controller that states it has served the local community since 2003 and publishes its ABN. It covers residential and commercial work across Launceston and surrounding towns such as Exeter, George Town, Bridport and Mowbray, lists common household pests including rodents, spiders, scorpions, cockroaches, silverfish, millipedes, carpet beetles and slaters, and keeps weekday office hours. Suited to Launceston and northern Tasmanian homes and businesses wanting a long-standing local operator.

Residential pest control · Commercial pest control · Rodent control · Spiders · Scorpions · Cockroaches
- Locally owned
- Established 2003
0439 943 232 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

Launceston
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6
Pest Control Launceston

Launceston ·

A one-man Launceston pest control operation run by Duncan Lowry, who states he personally attends every job and that the business uses no subcontractors or trainees. Its site lists rats, mice, spiders, scorpions, silverfish, cockroaches, bed bugs and ants for homes, commercial premises and schools, and says he holds a working-with-vulnerable-people certification. Suited to customers who want to deal with the same operator from phone call to treatment, and to schools and rental property managers.

General pest control · Rodent control · Spiders · Bed bugs · Cockroaches · Commercial pest control · Schools
- Locally owned
- Working with Vulnerable People certified
0419 373 845 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

Launceston
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7
Platinum Pest Control

Launceston ·

A Launceston pest controller that states more than thirty-five years in the business and services the city and surrounds through to Campbell Town and the East Coast. Its site lists spider, ant, rodent and wasp and bee control along with pre-move inspections, promises to answer calls 24/7, and says it uses products it describes as safe for homes, children and pets. It also states it is a registered beekeeper. Suited to Launceston and northern-midlands households wanting an established firm, and to anyone with a bee problem given the beekeeping angle.

General pest control · Spiders · Ants · Rodent control · Wasps & bees · Inspections
- 35+ years
- Registered beekeepers
1800 988 406 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

Launceston
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8
SWAT Pest Management

Launceston ·

A Launceston-based pest management firm that states it was established in 2004 and attributes its growth to word-of-mouth, with a licensed operator number and ABN published. Its site covers commercial, residential and end-of-lease work across the north, north-east, East Coast and Midlands, including towns from Bridport and Scottsdale to Bicheno and Swansea, and says any re-infestation is re-treated at no charge. The published licence and re-treatment guarantee suit landlords and businesses wanting a documented, warranted service.

Commercial pest control · Residential pest control · End of lease treatments · Rodent control · Spiders · General pest control
- Family owned
- Licensed
0404 720 820 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

Launceston
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9
Tassie Pest Company

Prospect, 7250 ·

A family owned Tasmanian pest controller based at Prospect in Launceston, with a second base at Turners Beach, that states it has served commercial clients since 2012 and travels statewide including King Island and Flinders Island. Its site lists cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps, fleas, flies and spiders for homes, businesses and industrial sites, and notes a police clearance and a preference for environmentally safe products. The statewide and island coverage makes it a practical option for rural and remote Tasmanian properties as well as town customers.

Residential pest control · Commercial pest control · Industrial pest control · Rodent control · Cockroaches · Wasps & bees · Fleas
- Family owned
- Eco-friendly
- Police clearance
0447 742 578 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

24 Ingamells St, Prospect, 7250
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10
The Exterminator Pest Control

Launceston ·

A northern Tasmanian pest controller that states more than twenty years serving the region and describes itself, in its own words, as Tasmania's most punctual tradesman, with an online booking option and a mobile text line. Its site covers residential and commercial pest control and pest information, and it asks customers to text rather than leave voicemails because of message delays. A single-operator-style service best suited to northern Tasmanian homes and businesses wanting a direct, bookable local contact.

Residential pest control · Commercial pest control
- Northern Tasmania
- 20+ years
0418 568 057 Website (opens in a new tab) Details

Launceston
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Pest Control in Launceston — common questions

Are termites a problem in Tasmania?: Termites are present in parts of Tasmania and can affect both timber homes and outbuildings. An annual inspection is the practical way to catch activity early, particularly on older or rural properties with timber in contact with the ground.
Are the treatments safe around children and pets?: Licensed pest controllers use registered products with set re-entry and clearance times, and will tell you what precautions to take. Ask for the product information and follow the re-entry advice given for your specific treatment.
Do pest controllers service rural and farm properties?: Many do, and rural blocks often need broader programs covering rodents, wasps and stored-product pests as well as the house. Travel to remote properties may be charged by distance.
How often should a home be treated or inspected?: Annual inspection is the common recommendation for termite risk, with general pest treatments matched to the pests you actually have. A good operator will recommend based on your property, not a fixed up-sell.
Do Launceston trades cover the wider north?: Many Launceston businesses serve the Tamar Valley and northern Tasmania — through to Deloraine, Scottsdale and the East Coast in some cases — while others stay close to town. Confirm the coverage area before booking.
Does flooding matter for plumbing and electrical work here?: Parts of Launceston near the rivers have a flood history, which affects where services can be placed and how they are protected. If you are in a flood-affected area, mention it so the work is planned appropriately.

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