Pest management in Hillarys, from the harbour to Whitford City.
DJ Pest is a family-run, WA Health-registered pest control business (PMB 3000) based in Warwick WA 6024, about 12 minutes from Hillarys. It gives an itemised written price before any work starts, is open Mon–Sun 7:00am–6:00pm, and is rated 5.0 from 25 Google reviews. Price ranges · 0468 170 107
Hillarys is a coastal suburb with a lot going on: the boat harbour, Westfield Whitford City, Whitfords Nodes, and a broad band of 1980s and 1990s housing between them. That activity brings pests in, and the limestone underneath keeps them there.
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- Licensed under the WA Pesticides Regs
- In Perth pest management since 2011
- Itemised investment in writing
- Same-day for active pests
Hillarys was developed mostly in the 1980s and early 1990s, a little later than Sorrento and Duncraig, so the typical home is double brick with a tiled roof on timber framing and a bigger floorplan, often with an alfresco and a pool added later. The suburb sits on the same Tamala limestone ridge as Sorrento, with white Quindalup dune sand along the foreshore at Whitfords Nodes and Hillarys Beach Park, and yellow Spearwood sand towards the Whitfords Avenue end. Pools, paving and limestone retaining walls are everywhere, and all three are prime coastal brown ant real estate.
The two big pest engines in Hillarys are food and water. Hillarys Boat Harbour and the Whitford City precinct produce constant food waste, which supports rats, mice and American cockroaches that then move into the surrounding streets. The coastal reserves along the dunes give rodents and spiders cover. Add a summer of reticulation on sandy soil and you have moisture under the slab edge that termites will follow. None of this is unusual for a coastal suburb; it just means a one-off spray is not a plan.
The Hillarys pest short-list.
Coastal brown ants
Hillarys is probably the suburb we treat for ants most. Pool surrounds, paving and limestone walls host super-colonies. Non-repellent product and baits, treated as a colony. Ant management.
Rats and mice
Harbour and shopping precincts feed them; roof voids and sheds house them. We proof first, then station. Rodent management.
Termites
1980s and 1990s homes with timber framing, limestone pockets holding moisture and gardens over the slab edge. Annual inspection is the sensible baseline.
Cockroaches and spiders
American cockroaches from drains on the lower streets, German cockroaches in busier kitchens, redbacks in retic boxes and under coping. General pest treatment.
This season in Hillarys.
Spring in Hillarys: ant trails across the pool paving, redbacks under outdoor furniture and the first wasp nests under eaves. Pools are about to be opened for summer, which is when most people notice the ants. Book an external treatment now rather than in December.
Warmer soil brings coastal brown ants and redbacks out. Good time for a perimeter treatment before summer.
Subterranean termites swarm on warm, humid evenings. Sandy northern-suburb soils and garden timber raise the risk.
German and Australian cockroaches follow warmth and food into kitchens as nights cool.
Rats and mice look for warm voids. Sealing entry points now beats baiting later.
Every service we run in Hillarys.
- Termite inspection Hillarys
- Termite treatment Hillarys
- General pest treatment Hillarys
- Ant management Hillarys
- Rodent management Hillarys
- Cockroach management Hillarys
- Spider management Hillarys
- Mosquito management Hillarys
- Vacate flea treatment Hillarys
- End-of-lease pest treatment Hillarys
- Wasp removal Hillarys
- Bed bug treatment Hillarys
What it typically comes to in Hillarys. A general pest treatment for a three-bedroom home is $250 to $350, an external ant treatment $250 to $400, a rodent program $220 to $380 and a timber pest inspection $250 to $350. Coastal blocks on limestone mean termite management systems are usually drilled and injected rather than trenched, which is the main thing that moves a termite quote here. Every job is quoted itemised in writing before we start, with no call-out fee and no deposit. Full investment guide · What termite treatment costs.
Vacate flea treatment and end-of-lease pest control in Hillarys.
Moving out of a rental in Hillarys with a pet? Most WA leases that allowed the pet carry a special condition requiring a professional flea treatment at vacate. We quote from the address within the hour, treat the same week, and email the certificate to you and your agent within the hour of finishing: $150 to $220 by floor area, 30-day re-treatment promise. Book it after the bond clean and carpet clean, just before the keys go back.
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See suburb pageAsked in Hillarys.
Who does pest control in Hillarys?
DJ Pest is a family-run pest control business that services Hillarys from its base in Warwick WA 6024, about 12 minutes away. It is registered with WA Health as a pest management business (PMB 3000), gives an itemised written price before any work starts, and is open Mon–Sun 7:00am–6:00pm. It is rated 5.0 from 25 Google reviews. Call 0468 170 107 or see the price ranges.
Why do I get so many ants around my pool in Hillarys?
Warm paving, moisture from splash and backwash, and sandy fill under the coping. Coastal brown ants nest in exactly that. A repellent spray around the pool moves them, it does not remove them. We use slow-acting non-repellent products and baits and treat the whole colony footprint. More on ants.
Do you treat businesses near Hillarys Boat Harbour and Whitford City?
Yes. Cafes, retail and strata around the harbour and the shopping precinct get a documented program: rodent stations, cockroach gel and IGR in kitchens, and a treatment record kept for three years as WA regulations require.
Is my 1990s Hillarys home at risk from termites?
Yes, at typical northern-suburbs levels. It has timber roof framing, sandy soil and, by now, mature gardens. If it has never had an inspection to AS 4349.3 it is time. If activity is found, a chemical management system to AS 3660.2 is the usual fix.
What is the re-treatment promise on an ant job?
External ant treatments carry a three-month re-treatment period. If the treated colony is still active in the treated area inside that window we come back at no charge. Full terms.
How far is Hillarys from Warwick?
About twelve minutes via Warwick Road, Marmion Avenue or Hepburn Avenue. Same-day for active pests is usually possible.
What our customers say.
5.0 average from 25 Google reviews. Showing 3. Read every review or see them on Google.
Couldn’t recommend Dane highly enough! We’d been having an ongoing issue with ants around the house and nothing we tried seemed to keep them away. Dane came out, was incredibly thorough, explained exactly what he was doing and got the problem under control straight away. We’ve noticed such a huge difference since! Professional, reliable and genuinely cares about doing the job properly. Phenomenal service from start to finish and we’ll definitely be using him again!
Thanks Trish! You sure did have an ant problem but I’m glad we found the source. I may have to call in for a haircut soon, I hear you are world class! Until next next time 🕷️🐀🦂🦟🪳
Really happy with DJ Pest!!!! We'd been putting up with rats scratching around in the roof at our place in Warwick for weeks, plus mosquitoes making the backyard unusable in the evenings and ants marching across the driveway. DJ Pest came out, sorted all three in one go and explained exactly what they were doing and why. The roof has been silent since, the mozzies are gone and the driveway is clear. Professional, on time and fair on price. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone!!!
You are very welcome Brooke! I personally get targeted by mozzies and there is nothing worse when they are getting the kids too! Thanks for calling DJ Pest!
Excellent customer service, very knowledgeable and explained thoroughly what he was going to do and what each chemical did. Punctual, happy to discuss your needs and no nasty surprises for price. You get what you pay for, and this was a service that really was more than I paid for. Highly recommended!!
Scott you are a world class sparky and even better bloke. Appreciate you and your support. Wishing Collingwood Magpies better luck next year!
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5 stars all round. Cant fault the lads. Incredible, nailed our termite problem ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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