Hobart’s cool, damp winters push rodents and spiders indoors, while summer brings wasps, ants and millipedes out in force across suburbs like Glenorchy, Kingston and the eastern shore. Older weatherboard homes in Sandy Bay, New Town and Battery Point have plenty of gaps and subfloor space for pests to settle in.
Pest control in Hobart is a mix of small owner operator businesses and a few national firms with local branches. Both can do good work, but they suit different jobs. A family operator often gives faster, more personal service for a home, while a larger firm may suit a business that needs audit reports and scheduled visits.
In Tasmania, businesses that spray for insects and rodents around homes need a Commercial Operator Licence from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, so ask to see it. Also ask what is treated, what products are used around children and pets, and what warranty applies.
Scorpion Pest Management is a Glenorchy business that the company says was established in 2008. It covers Hobart and surrounding areas, all of southern Tasmania for residential work and the whole state for commercial clients. Its service list is one of the broadest in the city: spiders and insects, ants, bed bugs, fleas, wasps and bees, scorpions and millipedes, rodent programs, wildlife control, bird management with gutter guard installation, end of lease treatments and deceased animal removal.
The business lists Commercial Licence No. 1860 and membership of the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association, and it says its technicians are local Tasmanian residents. One unusual service is methamphetamine residue testing, which is useful for landlords and buyers of rental properties. Scorpion suits households that want one provider for both insects and wildlife problems, and businesses outside Hobart that need statewide commercial coverage. It also runs residential pest control packages for repeat visits.
2. Flick Pest Control Hobart — Derwent Park Branch With Termite Treatment And Smart Rodent Monitoring
Flick is a national pest control company with a Hobart branch at Unit 2/92 Central Avenue, Derwent Park, open weekdays from 8:30am to 6pm. The branch covers Greater Hobart and much of Tasmania, including Bruny Island. Residential work covers rodents, spiders, ants, cockroaches, fleas, wasps, bed bugs and scorpions, along with termite treatment for existing homes and pre-construction termite solutions for new builds.
Where Flick stands out is the system behind the service. It offers SMART 24/7 digital rodent monitoring, which suits food businesses, healthcare and warehouses that need records for audits. Commercial programs cover hospitality, retail, education, manufacturing and local government. For households, Flick sells Gold, Silver and Bronze Home Protection subscriptions that include a 12 month warranty, plus mould fogging and end of lease treatments. Choose Flick if you want a branch with structured contracts and reporting rather than a single technician.
3. Core Pest Solutions — Southern Tasmania Pest Control With In House Building Inspections
Core Pest Solutions is a family owned business that says it has been protecting Tasmanian properties since 2015, working throughout southern Tasmania from Hobart. It lists Commercial License No. 2780 on its site. Services cover residential, commercial, property and strata, end of lease and Airbnb pest control, with treatment pages for ants, termites, rodents, spiders, wasps and possums. It also installs gutter guards.
The feature that sets Core apart is its building inspection arm, run by a separate contact, which serves buyers and sellers. That makes it a practical choice if you are buying an older Hobart home and want pest and building checks from one business. Core uses an integrated pest management approach and offers online booking with appointment reminders. It suits property managers and short stay hosts who need regular treatments between tenants or guests, and buyers who want to sort inspections quickly before settlement.
4. Allaround Pest Control — Geilston Bay Family Business Treating 12 Pest Types Seven Days A Week
Allaround Pest Control is based in Geilston Bay on Hobart’s eastern shore and describes itself as a family owned business with over 20 years of experience. It works weekdays from 8am to 5:30pm and on weekend mornings, and it says it is available seven days a week. The company treats 12 pest types: ants, spiders, bed bugs, mice and rats, possums, fleas, birds, cockroaches, mosquitoes, bees and wasps, millipedes and scorpions.
Its commercial list is aimed at sensitive sites, including schools, child care centres, hospitals, aged care facilities, restaurants, cafes, hotels and holiday rentals, and it also offers a commercial disinfection service. Allaround says treatments are hospital and food grade and that it takes an eco friendly first approach. Every job comes with a free warranty except baiting programs, and pensioners get a discount. It is a good fit for households that need weekend help and for operators of care or food premises.
Insects-R-Gon Pest Control operates from 54 Eurobin Street, Geilston Bay, and says it has been locally owned and operated for over 20 years. It is run by a father and son team, and customer testimonials name Craig and Tom. The business covers Hobart and nearby areas up to Swansea on the east coast, and it says it will travel the state for a job.
Its focus is household pests: ants, spiders, rats and mice, wasps, millipedes, scorpions and end of lease flea treatments. A useful point for budget planning is that the company says it has fixed prices for many treatments, so you can know the cost before booking rather than waiting for an on site quote. Insects-R-Gon suits homeowners and tenants on the eastern shore who want a small, owner run service and a straightforward price for routine spider or ant work.
Rentokil is a national pest control company that says its technicians and customer service team for the area are based in Hobart, with a branch open weekdays from 9am to 5pm. The Hobart team also services Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. Rentokil says it has more than 50 years of experience protecting Australian properties.
Services cover residential and commercial pest control for rodents, ants, termites, spiders and cockroaches, along with bird control, fumigation, pest proofing and emergency call outs for sudden infestations. Rentokil recommends regular treatments every six to 12 months and gives free quotes after an on site assessment, with pricing based on the pest, the size of the problem and the property. It is best suited to businesses with several sites around Tasmania, or to jobs such as fumigation and bird proofing that smaller operators may not take on. Households may find a local operator more flexible on timing.
7. TasPest — Family Run Pest Control With Commercial Auditing And Full Warranty
TasPest is a Tasmanian owned, family run business operated by Tim and Sarah Manns, serving Hobart and the wider state. It was formerly known as Cripps Pest Control, which ran for many years before Tim and Sarah took it over, and the company cites over thirty years of industry experience. Tim is described as a qualified technical manager who has worked with large national clients.
The business handles residential and commercial work, from compact inner city houses to large regional properties. Each job starts with a full inspection and a customised package of preventative maintenance, and TasPest says it gives a full warranty on work carried out. Its commercial offer includes prevention and maintenance programs, auditing and quality assurance, which matters for food and hospitality businesses. Pests treated include ants, rats and mice, silverfish, millipedes, birds, spiders, bees and wasps, scorpions and possums. It suits clients who want a planned program rather than one off spraying.
Pied Piper Pest Control is a family business run by AJ (Allyn) Whitehead and his wife Kimberley, and it says it has been operating since 2012. It works across Hobart, Moonah, Sorell, the wider Hobart metro area and southern Tasmania, handling both residential and commercial pest control.
The appeal here is direct contact with the owners. You deal with the people doing the work rather than a call centre, which helps when you need a follow up visit or advice on keeping pests out. Pied Piper says its methods are environmentally friendly and that it has more than 40 verified reviews. The site does not break services down by pest in detail, so describe your problem when you call and ask what the treatment and any warranty will cover. It is a sensible pick for households in the northern suburbs and around Sorell who want a small, established operator.
9. Pest Tasmania — Greater Hobart Operator Covering Country Areas From Bicheno To Geeveston
Pest Tasmania is a family owned Tasmanian business that services the greater Hobart area and country areas from Bicheno to Geeveston. The company says it brings 20 years of experience applying pesticides in agricultural, commercial and domestic settings, which gives it a wider chemical background than many household operators.
Its core services are spider control, bee and wasp control, millipede and ant control, end of lease rental fumigation and general pest control for homes and workplaces. The site does not list termite work, so look elsewhere on this list for that. Pest Tasmania is a good option for rural and semi rural properties in the Huon Valley or along the east coast, where some city based operators will not travel. Quotes are free by phone or online form, and the site promotes a discount banner, so ask what it applies to when you book.
10. RAD Pest Control — Hobart Pest Control With East Coast Service And Routine Inspections
RAD Pest Control is a Hobart business serving Hobart, southern Tasmania and the east coast up to Bicheno. Its office hours run Monday to Friday from 8am to 5:30pm. The company handles residential and commercial work, with commercial clients including cafes, hotels, offices, warehouses and rental properties.
Service pages cover rodent control for rats and mice, wasp and bee removal, flea control and routine pest inspections, with treatments for ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, silverfish and spiders. RAD also builds cat enclosures, an unusual add on that suits pet owners who want to keep cats in and wildlife safe. The company promises upfront pricing with no hidden fees and offers free quotes. It does not publish licence details on its site, so ask for them when you book. RAD is a fit for landlords and small hospitality operators who want routine inspections on a schedule.
How To Choose A Pest Control Company In Hobart
Is The Company Licensed In Tasmania?
Businesses that spray for insects and rodents in and around homes need a Commercial Operator Licence issued by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1995. This is not a CBOS licence, so do not expect to find pest controllers on the CBOS register. Some operators, such as Scorpion and Core, print their licence number on their website. If it is not shown, ask for it before work starts, along with proof of insurance.
Do You Need Termite Work Or General Pest Control?
Most Hobart call outs are for spiders, rodents, ants and wasps. Termite inspection and treatment is a separate skill, and not every operator on this list offers it. If you are building new, ask about pre-construction termite options. If you are buying an older home, a combined timber pest and building inspection is worth considering before you sign. Our guide to stamp duty in Tasmania covers other costs to budget for at that stage.
How Is Pest Control Priced In Hobart?
Few Hobart operators publish prices. Most quote after a phone call or site visit, based on the pest, the size of the home and how many treatments are needed. Some, like Insects-R-Gon, offer fixed prices for common treatments, and others sell yearly protection plans. Ask whether the quote includes a follow up visit and how long any warranty lasts. Baiting programs are often excluded from warranties.
What Products Will Be Used Around Kids And Pets?
Ask which products will be applied inside and outside, how long you need to keep children and pets away, and whether low toxicity options are available. Operators that work in schools, child care and aged care, such as Allaround, are used to these questions and can explain the process clearly.
Will They Travel To Your Area?
Greater Hobart is spread out, and some operators charge more or decline jobs on Bruny Island, in the Huon Valley or up the east coast. Check the service area before booking. Flick, Pest Tasmania, RAD and Insects-R-Gon all state that they cover areas well beyond the city.
Conclusion
Hobart has a solid mix of owner run pest controllers and branches of national firms. For a household spider or rodent problem, a local family business such as Insects-R-Gon, Allaround or Pied Piper will usually give the most personal service. For termites, building inspections or audited commercial programs, Scorpion, Flick, Core and TasPest offer more structure.
Whichever you choose, confirm the operator’s Commercial Operator Licence, ask what the warranty covers and get the treatment plan in writing before work starts.
