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Termites, red gums and old timber

Subterranean termites are active around Adelaide, and they go looking for timber that touches damp soil. Garden sleepers, old fence posts, tree stumps and timber retaining walls are common places to find them. Many established suburbs are shaded by big eucalypts, including river red gums, and termites can nest inside those trees. Villas and older homes with timber floors over a subfloor give them a hidden route into the house, where damage can go unnoticed for years.

That’s why a yearly termite inspection is worth the money here, as the Australian Standard for termite management suggests, along with a timber pest inspection to AS 4349.3 before you buy. A thorough inspection covers the subfloor, the roof space and the outside of the house, and the report should tell you where termites could get in, not just whether they’re there today.

Spiders, wasps and millipedes through the year

Adelaide’s pest calendar follows the weather. Late spring and summer bring ants, cockroaches and spiders, with redbacks turning up in sheds, play equipment and outdoor furniture. European wasps build up through summer and are often most noticeable in late summer and autumn, when nests can be large. They can sting more than once, so leave nests in the ground or in a wall to a professional.

When the autumn rains arrive, Portuguese millipedes can come inside in large numbers, especially around the Hills. Barrier sprays around the house and sealing gaps under doors help keep them out. Then, as the nights get colder, rats and mice go looking for warmth in roof spaces and wall cavities, so winter is a busy time for rodent work.

Who licenses pest controllers in SA

Pest control in South Australia is licensed by SA Health through its Controlled Substances Licensing team, not by CBS. The business needs a Pest Controller’s licence, and the person who treats your home needs a Full or Limited Pest Management Technician licence with endorsements that match the job. SA Health publishes lists of licensed pest management technicians and licensed businesses. Our SA licence checks page shows which regulator looks after which trade.

Pest control prices in Adelaide

Adelaide prices usually come in a little under the east coast. Expect roughly $180 to $400 to treat a house inside and out, or $150 to $250 for a unit. Termite inspections with a written report generally cost $200 to $400, and if an active colony turns up, treatment commonly runs $2,000 to $5,000. Rodent treatments sit around $200 to $400. The pest control price guide covers the rest; use the figures to sense-check a quote, not to replace one.

How needatradie finds your pest controller

Describe what you’ve seen, where in the house it is and which suburb you’re in. We’ll pick one Adelaide pest controller for the job and put you in touch, having already looked up their SA Health licence, insurance, ABN and reviews. We’re not a directory, and we don’t pass your number around to rival pest companies. It’s free for homeowners. Find out more about pest control, look at other trades in Adelaide, or get a free quote.