Pest control for a single Sydney apartment or unit, from $89. Cockroaches, ants, spiders and bed bugs treated for owners and tenants, with a 6-month warranty on general treatments.
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Pests in a unit behave differently from pests in a house. German cockroaches don't just come in the front door; they travel through the plumbing risers, cable ducts and wall cavities that connect your kitchen and bathroom to every other unit on the stack. That's why a spotless apartment can still have cockroaches, and why supermarket sprays tend to push them into the unit next door and back again.
Our apartment treatment is built for small spaces. We focus on the kitchen joinery, bathroom vanity, laundry cupboard and the penetrations where pipes enter the walls, then treat the balcony, sliding door tracks and entry door threshold. Gel baits and targeted applications mean there's no heavy spray smell in a small, closed space.
Whether you own the unit or rent it, you get a fixed price from $89 for a general treatment, a written service summary and a 6-month warranty.
Apartments have fewer rooms but more hidden connections to the rest of the building.
Cupboard hinges, drawer runners, the gap behind the dishwasher and the void under the oven are baited carefully.
Gaps around pipes under the sink and vanity lead straight into the shared riser. We treat and point out ones that should be sealed.
Vanities, laundry tubs, washing machine recesses and floor wastes where cockroaches and small flies collect.
Fridge motors, microwaves and wall-mounted TVs give German cockroaches warmth. We check them without damaging anything.
Door tracks, planter boxes and balcony drains are a common entry for ants and spiders on lower and middle floors.
Gaps under the front door and around the frame connect your unit to the building corridor.
General guidance based on NSW Government information for renters and landlords. Every situation is different, so check your agreement.
NSW Government guidance says landlords are responsible for pest and vermin issues at the start of a tenancy, as part of providing a property that is reasonably clean and fit to live in. Report it early and in writing, and note it on your condition report.
If a problem starts after you move in and is caused by the renter's activities or lack of cleanliness, such as rubbish left out, the renter is generally responsible for fixing it.
If pests are getting in through a structural problem, like a hole in a wall, the renter may not be responsible. In a strata building, pests coming from common property are usually an owners corporation matter.
Landlords and renters can use NSW Fair Trading's free dispute resolution service on 13 32 20. A dated service report from a licensed pest manager showing where activity was found is useful evidence.
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Plumbing and electrical risers run floor to floor, and cockroaches use them like a lift between kitchens and bathrooms.
Wall cavities, garbage chutes and bin rooms mean one neglected unit or bin area affects the whole stack.
Grocery and parcel boxes stored in cupboards can carry cockroach egg cases straight into a clean kitchen.
Used couches, bed frames and luggage from travel are how bed bugs most often arrive in apartments.
Quick, clean and planned around building access.
Tell us your building, floor and what you're seeing. We confirm the price and any building access or parking arrangements.
The technician checks the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, appliances, pipe penetrations and balcony for activity and entry points.
Gel baits and growth regulator in joinery and voids, crack-and-crevice treatment and targeted work around risers.
Sliding tracks, balcony edges, planter boxes and the entry door threshold are treated for ants and spiders.
You get a service summary with re-entry advice and your 6-month warranty for the general treatment.
Starting prices for single units. Your fixed price is confirmed before we begin.
| Treatment | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| General pest treatment | $89 | Cockroaches, ants and spiders inside the unit and on the balcony. 6-month warranty. |
| Cockroach treatment | $89 | German cockroaches in the kitchen and bathroom, with a growth regulator |
| Bed bug treatment | $119 | Bites on waking, spotting on sheets, bugs in mattress seams |
| Flea treatment | $89 | Units where pets live, or fleas left by a previous occupant |
| End-of-lease treatment | $89 | Moving out, with a receipt for your agent |
For common property, bin rooms and whole buildings, see strata pest control.
In a small apartment, a little preparation makes a big difference to how far the treatment reaches.
Bed bugs travel in luggage, second-hand furniture and on used mattresses. In apartment buildings they can also move between neighbouring units through wall gaps and along corridors.
Itchy bites in lines on waking, small dark spots on mattress seams and sheets, shed skins, and a sweet, musty smell in heavy infestations.
Surface sprays miss eggs hidden in seams, joints and power points. Bed bugs also spread when infested items are moved around. A planned treatment with a follow-up visit is the reliable approach.
It depends on where the bed bugs came from, which can be hard to show. Tell your agent quickly. See our guide to bed bugs in rentals.
Sydney's apartment stock ranges from 1930s walk-ups in Bondi, Coogee and Elizabeth Bay to towers in Zetland, Wolli Creek, Rhodes and Parramatta. Older walk-ups often have timber floors, shared roof spaces and gaps around old plumbing that let cockroaches and rodents move between units. Newer high-rises have tighter construction but long plumbing risers, garbage rooms on each floor and basement car parks where pests start.
If the same pests keep coming back after your unit has been treated, the source is probably outside your walls. Ask your strata manager about a building-wide program, or read our strata responsibility guide. Living in a house instead? See residential pest control.
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Low-odour methods that suit one-bedroom units and studios, not a house spray scaled down.
We treat and flag the pipe penetrations that connect your unit to the rest of the building.
A dated service summary you can send to your agent, landlord or strata manager.
General treatment pests back within 6 months? We re-treat at no charge.
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Get a Free QuoteA general pest treatment for a Sydney apartment starts from $89, covering cockroaches, ants and spiders. Bed bug treatment starts from $119 and flea treatment from $89. The fixed price depends on unit size, the pests involved and how heavy the activity is, and it's confirmed before we start.
In apartment buildings, German cockroaches move between units through plumbing risers, wall cavities and gaps around pipes. They also arrive in grocery boxes and second-hand appliances. A clean kitchen helps, but the entry points and the building's shared spaces often need attention too.
Not always. NSW Government guidance says landlords are responsible for pests at the start of a tenancy, while renters are generally responsible if a problem is caused by their own activities or lack of cleanliness. Structural issues that let pests in are treated differently. Check your agreement and talk to your agent.
If pests are only inside your unit, it's usually the lot owner's or the tenancy's issue. If they are coming from common property, like the bin room, garbage chute or shared risers, raise it with your strata manager, because a building-wide program is usually the real fix.
Most apartment treatments take 30 to 60 minutes. You and your pets should stay out until treated surfaces are dry, which is usually a couple of hours. The technician will confirm the exact re-entry time for the products used. Bed bug treatments take longer because of the follow-up and the extra preparation.
Yes, when it's done properly. We use APVMA-registered, low-toxicity products, mostly as gel baits in cracks and voids that pets can't reach. Keep pets out of the unit until surfaces are dry, cover fish tanks and switch off aquarium pumps during treatment.
Yes. Bed bug treatment starts from $119 and includes the mattress, bed frame, bedside furniture and nearby skirting, with a planned follow-up. Because bed bugs can move to neighbouring units through walls and hallways, let your building manager know if neighbours report bites too.
Yes. You get a dated service summary and receipt showing the address, the treatment carried out and the products used. That is useful if you need to show your agent or landlord that pest control was done. Keep a copy with your own tenancy records too.
That's expected for up to two weeks. Baits and growth regulators make cockroaches come out of hiding before they die. Don't spray over bait spots. If activity is still high after two weeks, call us and we will review it under your warranty.
Yes. Balconies, sliding door tracks, planter boxes and balcony drains are included in a general apartment treatment, as they are common entry points for ants and spiders, especially on lower floors near gardens. Clear the door tracks and move pot plants aside before we arrive so we can reach the edges.
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