Best Pest Control Products
Pestrol Rodent Free

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Premium dispatch is $24 as opposed to standard which is $10. Premium dispatch is not express post it is Australia parcel post. These pr*cks are scammers do not buy. Show details
Bird Gard Possum Deterrent
After possums kept getting into our garden at night, and it’s worked better than I expected. It was easy to set up and after a few days we noticed a lot less noise and damage around the yard.
Talon Ant Killer Gel
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We'd been using various commercial as well as home-made ant baits for years but it's always been a lackluster effect. Our roof cavity with all its… Read more
insulation is the ideal dry and warm spot for ant nest building.
Found this product a couple of years ago and reluctantly gave it a try (the price was a bit of an issue). The ants in our area thrive on sweet foods, so they were instantly attracted to the bait ... pushing each other out of the way to get to it. Could not believe the results ... they just vanished almost overnight. We started using it not just in the house, but the garden as well to keep them as far from the house as possible.
It works and it works well ... so the exorbitant cost (works out at $2,000/kg) was justifiable. However, it is important to note that, just like garden weeds, it's not a forever solution. The colony dies off but ants from the surrounding areas in the neighbourhood do eventually notice the "Vacancy" sign and will move in. It's a matter of then killing them off before they start bringing in the good china again.
Bed Bug Barrier
After 6 weeks of bites and 3 rounds of pesticide sprays, I was at my wits end and desperate for something that actually worked. I ordered the Bed… Read more
Bug Barrier Trap, Powder and Duster and am now 3 weeks without a single bite. All for a fraction of the cost (and inconvenience) of getting a pest controller to spray the place. Extremely satisfied customer!
Nooski Mouse Trap
I've had a 99% catch rate with this trap. Only once did it not catch a rat. Rats are smart. Leave the trap with or without bait so the rats get use… Read more
to it for a week or so and then set it. Mice are not as smart and will get caught every time if you use the right bait. I use dog kibble. Caught over 50 rats and mice over the years.
Talon Cockroach Killer Gel
Not easy to use as advertised – This product looked like it was what I wanted, as I had seen some cockies around the dishwasher. However, it was not as easy to use as I expected. … Read more
Took of cap, pointed it where I wanted to put a bead and pushed plunger. It resisted. I pushed a little harder. It still did not move. I pushed a little harder. It went "pop" and sprayed the entire contents out in one go. At this point, I have no idea on whether the cockies are going to like it or not, but they have plenty to try.
Envirosafe Fly Trap
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Yes it catches flies but the foul stench is unbearable. What's the point of having a BBQ and the smell of the meat your cooking is overpowered by… Read more
the most vile, putred stench of a rotting corpse outside. Honestly, I'd rather put up with the flies than the decaying, pungent oder of an infested dog's butt!
Ozzi Mozzie UV Mosquito Zapper
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Was charged for one, and then an unwanted monthly subscription was activated on my card which I didn't catch until 3-4 months down the track which… Read more
ended up costing me $228.30 NZD over and above the $108NZD for one cheap mosquito zapper. I tried contacting asking for a refund but they ignored me so I had to contact the bank and get them to cancel my credit card AND the virtual credit card they created for the subscription.
Mosi-guard Natural
Fantastic stuff – Great product for keeping the mozzie away. Also found it excellent for soothing bites you've already got. Show details
Ratsak Pre-Baited Mouse Trap
Within 45 minutes of setting the traps (super simple to do) I heard a loud snap and sure enough, my pesky little kitchen tenant was eradicated. Have set it again just in case he has any mates but 10/10 recommend this trap!! Show details
Envirobug Silent Solar Snake Repellers

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Useless Solar Snake repellers , Appalling Service , new devices were posted to me however, would still not charge or vibrate . Returned products at… Read more
my cost , Advised there was no problem with he devices. Asked for the details of the testing conducted and a report , Nothing provided. This is a company that does not try and maintain customer satisfaction , does not answer their phone and their standard reply is " We found the products not defective " Envirobug offered to return the useless products to me at my cost or refund me half of what I paid. Reported to Consumers affairs along with other customers. Don't fall for their false advertising . We even had a snake curled up beside the useless snake repellers over summer .
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The Buzz Disposable Fly Trap

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Gecko Triple Lure Insect Trapper
An effective outdoor mosquito trap – This is a well-designed indoor/outdoor mosquito trap. The 365nm UV fluoro globe works better than UV LEDs (which I think are too weak) and the fan is… Read more
far more effective than a high voltage electrical grid in a bug zapper (this is a trap, not a zapper). The fan smashes the bugs apart and any survivors are trapped in the metal mesh bottom which is shaped like a funnel to guide airflow. No needs for any octenol lures or attractants, the trap already does this by turning dead bugs into CO2 using a photocatalyst and the UV globe emits broad UV, visible light and heat, all of which attracts mozzies.
For best results it must be the only light source at night, little to no wind and placed where mosquitoes like to rest when they're not flying such as under an eave or near vegetation.
I put mine on a powerpoint timer so it only runs at night between sunset and sunrise. The trap can already do this as it does come with a switch which can select between 'permanently on' and 'light sensor' but I think adding a timer gives better results. This should also make the globe last longer as frequent cycling will shorten the life of a fluoro globe. Fortunately replacement globes are easy to order from Bunnings etc. I wish there was a fault alarm or light which tells you the globe or fan is not working when it eventually does happen.
When emptying the trap, make sure they're all dead otherwise the bugs will simply fly out. Otherwise, can simply wash them down the sink with detergent. There's plenty of capacity so you'll only need to empty it once a week for heavy infestations and maybe once a month for light/regular use.
Pestrol Outdoor Exterminator: Mosquito Trap
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Trash – Absolute garbage, I posted my original review on there website which they never made public so coming here instead. Its never killed a single… Read more
mosquito, the only thing its good for is feeding chickens live/dead MOTHS.
It also came with a dislodged fan and they sent me a 3 word reply. Do not buy.
If you trying to kill mozzies permanently get 'no mosquitos' from bunnings. Its pet safe an hour after spraying.
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Safe N Sure Mouse Trap
Absolutely love this product. Best trap out there, When they get caught though – I bought other traps, But these are honestly more easier to use, and to set, A Bit tricky sometimes, But when that happens, I pull the spring from… Read more
the sides up to help set it, and it stops it from setting off instantaneously, But like with all plastic, They do eventually break, But i once caught in one night, Two in one trap, And the first day off setting these traps, With just a dab off peanut butter, 16 mice in one night, If i can find somewhere that i can buy in bulk,I honestly would, Minus the plastic breaking, But that was after like catching 30 mice after 2 months or so.
Ambush Mosquito Trap
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The most amazing product! We have a 1300m2 block opposite a swamp we have the trap for a year now worth every penny! Only thing you have to do is… Read more
turn it on and every month to replace the lure! Amazing we love our outdoors without mosquitos We had once a problem with the fan outstanding costumer service, highly recommended
Roach Kill Cockroach Gel Bait
Used this as directed by placing small dots around & under appliances and benches. After a week a come out to my kitchen and turn light on only to… Read more
find these criters running around my floor, the same one's every night. Date on box is 09/2022 so very old stock. Tried a second application but still no dead roaches anywhere. Been using cheap fly spray to keep them at bay, not happy, they hype doesn't justify the price.
Combat Roach Killing Bait Strips
I have tried everything to get rid of German Cockroaches this product is amazing it works very fast!!!.... One strange thing happened I thought I… Read more
would have dead cockroaches all through my cupboards and under the stove to clean up but mysteriously they all died in the middle of the kitchen floor, I don't understand why ??? A five-star product for sure ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Big Cheese Electronic Mouse Killer
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A an absolute peice of rubbish never worked after first nite took all the bait clean never activated at all with brand new batteries a waste of money dont buy brought it from bunnings received money back dont waste your time
I've been using this for years & cannot fault it. Originally purchased to kill white cedar moth/grub & discovered it also eradicates army grub,… Read more
cockroaches, flies, spiders, mossies, ants and of course, termites. The only thing it doesn't appear to kill are slugs.
Combat Ant-Rid Liquid
We used for our car, we got little ants colony in our car door inner rubber line around the door. Many eggs were layed over and over under our… Read more
passenger seat footrest rubber mat, until we get this magic liquid. My partner mixed with bread pieces with the liquid on a plastic cup and left it in the car for few days. We saw some dead ants soon after on the food area, on next day we started seeing more and more ants, we let them as they are and after fewdays we saw none ants in our car. even the dead ones were taken. Since that treatment we never see an ant again in our car.
Hovex Pantry Moth Traps
No bait to put inside anymore and so they DON'T WORK ANYMORE!!! Don't waste your money and Hovex put the lure back in your traps or you'll keep getting these negative reviews - why change them when they worked so well, shame on you!!!! :( :( :( Show details
Amgrow Patrol Ant, Spider & Cockroach Killer
Strong smell but not effective – Used for ants used as per directions but found the ants still crawling in half an hour and still used it multiple times .the smell of this product is… Read more
so strong only and smell is irritating even with protective gears , lingering for days but the ants and cockroaches no effects This is my experience with this product .
Bayer Coopex Residual Insecticide
This is the only "safe" insecticide to use for ants and spiders – We have got aviaries - and you can't spray just anything to control ants and spiders. Coopex is the only effective product that won't kill birds.… Read more
(However, it is deadly for amphibians such as frogs - so one must be careful.) You can see Coopex working within 30 seconds of spraying it when it is dropping ants and spiders. And the product will last months, thereby preventing re-infestation. For people considering using it - Coopex is actually a powder that is dispersed with water by spraying it in a sprayer. The water dries off, leaving a very fine powder. This why it is residual and keeps working. However, rain will wash it off. It is not a chemical like Mortein that evaporates over time.
Pestrol Solar Cat Repeller
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It just works – I started off as a sceptic when it comes to anything “ultrasonic” to deter animals. Pestrol Solar Cat Repeller really works! The “high” setting for… Read more
big animals actually hurts my ears when i tried it in front of my face (“medium” setting for cats). Years of (stray) cat poo in my backyard on soil, grass, and stones — finally no more cat poo after i turned on Pestrol Solar Cat Repeller. Easy set up too.
Bargain Pest Control
I recently had the pleasure of using Budget Pest Control, and I couldn't be happier with their service. From the moment I called to schedule an… Read more
appointment, their team was professional, courteous, and incredibly helpful. They arrived on time, thoroughly inspected my home, and explained the treatment process in detail.
The technicians were knowledgeable and efficient, addressing all my concerns and ensuring that every corner of my house was treated. I was particularly impressed with their attention to detail and commitment to using safe, effective methods.
After the treatment, the problem was completely resolved. Budget Pest Control truly exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of pest control services. Their combination of excellent customer service, expertise, and affordability makes them the best choice!
Bug Vac Triple Action Flying Insect Trap
Was great ….. for two days. It certainly catches the bugs but after two nights working we had to turn it off because it was so loud. I rung service… Read more
at Mayo . Said take part and clean fan. I took it off wall, cleaned , took apart and cleaned fan . Still noisy. Taking it back. Very disappointed.
Advion Cockroach Gel
Advion The only thing that works – Advion The only thing that works very easy application works within seconds Advion Had a problem for 3 years. This arrived a few days ago I can't find one Roach now. Show details
A great product – The CEX Ultrasonic pest control works really well. My yard was plagued by bush rats and possums, which generally came out at night and ate all my… Read more
vegetables and new rose shoots. With the CEX Ultrasonic automatically being switched on at night these pests are no longer about.
Pestrol Impact Ultrasonic Rodent Repeller
they sure helped me out great so far 6 mths, – I bought 2 at same time, I had bought others with the put in power point but they made no difference . I have been in my house 54 years and live near… Read more
canal so have always had rats in my roof , pest controller advice I get the sonic type, so 2022 I got these two. they worked straight away both inside the house , the rats in the walls and roof cavity stopped, it is coming winter and have found in garage , so am ordering another 2, pleased with product .
Pests targeted
The first thing you should consider is the type (or combination) of pests you’re dealing with. Common Australian pests may include cockroaches, termites, flies, moths, ants, rodents, fleas, mosquitoes, spiders, silverfish, birds and possums.
While they are generally harmless, they can cause damage to your property, garden, furniture or carry and spread diseases - on top of being an unpleasant sight.
While the treatments outlined can tackle small numbers of pests, if you have a full-blown infestation, it may be a better solution to consult a professional pest control service to help you.
Types of pest control products
Over-the-counter solutions for killing pests come in a range of choices, and some are safer than others if you have pets or children around the house.
Sprays
Sprays are ideal for targeting flying insects and crawling bugs. They can come in aerosol or liquid form and two varieties: repellents and pesticides. Repellents keep pests away from an area of your house (or your skin), whereas pesticides kill them.
A type of pesticide is a surface spray that creates a barrier that can kill bugs that come into contact with it. Knockdown sprays may be something you’re common with as these are the types of sprays that you can use directly on flying or crawling insects to kill them.
To keep your space bug-free even when you’re not there, you can invest in an automatic spray. These come in plug-in and battery-powered forms, and they control the number of flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches and other insects in the vicinity by releasing a repellent in the air every few hours or when they detect motion.
Bug repellent sprays are made to protect yourself from mosquitoes and other flying insects. Diethyltoluamide (DEET) is one of the most common active ingredients in insect repellents. It doesn't kill mosquitoes but works by making it difficult for mosquitoes to detect you as prey. It can be applied in spray format to your skin and clothing to keep you concealed and bite-free.
Baits and traps
Chemical baits and traps are mainly designed to tackle rodents and cockroaches. They work by luring pests out of their hiding places and poisoning them. Cockroach baits also allow contaminated cockroaches to return to their nest and contaminate others.
Bombs
Pest control bombs can be used to rid of a range of pests including fleas, ants, silverfish, bed bugs, spiders and cockroaches. They work by releasing a mist into the air which kills any pests on the surface and in the open. However, they come with health and safety risks and need to be used with caution. Remember to follow the instructions closely to keep yourself and those in your house safe.
Powders
Powders are designed to kill fleas, ants and bedbugs through poisoning and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Be careful if you have pets as this method may not be suitable for your household.
Zappers
Electronic zappers work by attracting insects towards them with their ultraviolet light and sending a fatal volt of electricity to kill them. Dead bugs will drop into an in-built catcher tray. They are chemical-free and suitable for use both inside and outside the house.
Ultrasonic technology
Ultrasonic rodent and possum deterrents can be highly appealing since they get rid of pests without the use of chemicals. They are small devices that emit high-frequency sound waves that humans can’t hear, but rodents find intolerable. They have limits however as they have a range of 3-6 metres.
Pest control products and safety
Be sure to keep yourself and everyone in your home safe by reading the instructions closely and following them. Dealing with insecticides can be toxic and poisonous, especially to vulnerable members of your household such as pets and children.
These safety instructions can tell you how to store the product safely, how to use it and what to do if you come into contact with it.
Many pest control products are classified as schedule 5 or 6 poisons under the poison standard and will be printed on the label. Some products with a low toxicity level are not required to have a signal heading, but you can still expect to see warnings like "Keep out of reach of children" on them.
As a general rule, you should:
- Keep pets and children away from areas where pesticides have been applied.
- Pesticides (excluding bombs) should only be applied to targeted locations and not sprayed over the whole room.
- Check the label to see if it is approved for use indoors or outdoors. You shouldn’t use outdoor products inside since the chemicals will remain toxic longer inside than they would outdoors, making them very dangerous.
- Dispose of leftover pesticides and pesticide containers in an appropriate manner.
Natural pest repellents
If you don’t want to break out the chemicals, there are plenty of simple things you can do to keep your home free of pests. Tasks like keeping your home clean, not leaving out containers of water and tidying away food scraps can help keep pests under control.
Some insects are naturally repelled by certain scents such as lemon or eucalyptus. You can find bug spray that use essential oils (lemongrass oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, citronella, geraniol) to repel mosquitoes, spiders and other unwanted guests.
Keep in mind that these products tend to be less effective than those with synthetic active ingredients and will need reapplying more frequently.
Installing flyscreens, keeping all food preparation surfaces clean and ensuring your bins have tightly sealed lids will keep flies and mozzies at bay.
Things to consider
Label information
Check the label to find out what pests you can use the product to kill. If you're looking to tackle multiple pests, you may need to invest in more than one product. The label will also give you valuable information such as the active ingredients, poison category, intended application area and application instructions.
How long it lasts
How much you invest in the product will depend on how long it’s supposed to last. Bug sprays and oils may need refills whereas zappers and ultrasonic devices are guaranteed to last longer. It may be useful to look out for devices with warranties or money-back guarantees if it doesn’t work for you.
Price
The price of pest control products varies depending on the type of product you buy and the insect it's designed to kill. Many aerosol knockdown sprays are priced affordably in the $4-7 range, while an ultrasonic rodent repellent or possum deterrent can go for up to $150.
You can read reviews to see which pest control products worked best for others by scrolling up.
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