Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect interior and exterior areas to identify fly species, breeding sites and population hotspots

• locate and treat breeding sources such as drains, bin stores, compost, waste skips or animal faeces

• apply residual insecticide or larvicide to resting and breeding areas and use targeted spot treatments where safe

• set up or recommend traps, electric fly killers or bait stations and advise on placement and maintenance

• advise on hygiene and exclusion measures (waste management, sealing entry points, screening) and provide a follow‑up plan

• provide safety data sheets and use PPE to prevent contamination of food prep areas and protect occupants

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most domestic inspections and a single targeted treatment take 1–2 hours; treating external breeding sites, drains or commercial kitchens can take 3–6 hours and may require additional visits or follow‑up monitoring

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you insured and do you hold any pest control qualifications or certifications

• what specific treatments will you use and are they safe around children, pets and food areas

• will you treat internal and external breeding sites (drains, bins, compost) and do you need access to lofts or drains

• how many visits are typically needed and do you offer a guarantee or follow‑up monitoring

• will you provide safety data sheets and written recommendations for hygiene and exclusion

• are there any access, parking or working‑at‑height restrictions that could affect the job or cost

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear access to kitchens, drains, lofts and external bin stores before the visit

• secure pets and cover or remove exposed food and crockery in treated areas

• let your tradie know about parking, gated access or site rules at flats/commercial premises

• expect follow‑up visits for heavy infestations and check whether these are included or charged extra

• ask for SDS and post‑treatment advice and avoid cleaning treated surfaces until advised