An end of lease pest treatment is matched to what your tenancy agreement asks for and what is found at the property. Cockroaches, ants and spiders are the most common requests, and moth damage often comes to light once the furniture is moved out. Our pest exterminators also deal with rodents, bed bugs, termites, possums and wasps, in everything from studio units to family homes across Sydney.
CARPETS AND WARDROBESMoth damage tends to show up once the furniture is moved out: thin or bare patches in wool carpet where a bed or lounge stood, and fine webbing along the skirting boards. Carpet moth and clothes moth larvae feed on wool and other natural fibres, while pantry moths leave webbing in kitchen cupboards. Our moth pest control starts with identifying the species, then treats the carpet edges, wardrobes and pantry shelving where the larvae are feeding, so the problem is not left behind for the next occupant.
KITCHENSCockroach droppings in cupboards and behind the fridge are one of the first things noticed at a final inspection, and an empty kitchen makes them easy to see. German cockroaches live inside hinges, appliance gaps and under benchtops, so our cockroach treatment uses gel bait placed in those spots and a targeted spray along the cracks around them. It works best once the cupboards are empty and the kitchen has been cleaned.
YEAR ROUNDAnt trails along the kitchen bench, window sills or the back step make a clean property look uncared for. Surface spray only kills the ants you can see, and the trail is usually back within days. Our ant control uses baits the workers carry back to the nest, and we treat the paving joints and wall edges outside where most nests sit.
OUTSIDEWebs across eaves, window frames, fences and the garage are common on properties that have been lived in for a year or more. An end of lease pest spray around the outside of the home deals with the black house spiders that make them, and the old webs are brushed down afterwards. Redbacks under outdoor furniture and in meter boxes are handled as part of our spider control work.
ROOF AND GARAGEDroppings in the garage, laundry or roof space usually mean rats or mice have been active. If that is noted at the final inspection, the agent may ask for it to be dealt with before handover. Our rodent control starts with finding how they are getting in, then we set secure stations and advise on the gaps that need closing before the next tenant moves in.
FURNISHED HOMESIn furnished properties and share houses, bed bugs can stay behind in beds, lounges and skirting boards after a tenant moves out. They need their own method, as a general spray does not reach them. Our bed bug treatment covers a full inspection of the beds and furniture, treatment of every hiding spot and a second visit to catch anything that hatches later.
FOR OWNERSTermites are a building problem rather than a cleaning one, so this is normally arranged by the owner and not the outgoing tenant. A vacant property is the easiest time to check it properly, with clear access to the subfloor, roof space, skirting boards and wet areas. Australian Standard AS 3660.2 recommends a termite inspection at least every 12 months, and if activity is found our termite treatment team will set out the options before the next tenant moves in.
PROTECTED SPECIESThumping in the ceiling around dusk and stains on the cornice usually mean a possum has found a gap in the roof. Possums are protected in NSW, so they cannot be harmed or taken somewhere else and released. Our possum removal is done under licence, with the possum released on the same property and the entry point closed off so it cannot get back in. Sorting it out while the property is empty saves the next tenant from the noise.
SAFETY RISKA wasp nest under the eaves, in the garden shed or beside the clothesline is a safety risk for anyone inspecting or moving into the property. Paper wasps build the small open combs you see under eaves and pergolas, while European wasps nest out of sight in wall cavities and retaining walls. Our wasp control treats the nest directly at its entrance and then removes it, so the yard is safe to walk through at the final inspection.
Whether you are moving out, getting a property ready for new tenants or looking after a whole portfolio, the job is a little different each time. Choose the service that fits your side of the lease and we will take care of the treatment and the paperwork that goes with it.
A general end of lease pest treatment covers cockroaches, ants, spiders and silverfish inside and outside the property in one visit. It is booked for after the bond clean, so the treatment is not washed away, and you get a dated record to pass on to your agent.
If your tenancy agreement has a pet condition that asks for the property to be professionally fumigated, this is the service it refers to. We treat all floor areas, pet resting spots and the yard for fleas, and the record states the date, the areas treated and the product used.
In NSW, landlords are generally responsible for pest problems that exist at the start of a tenancy. A treatment while the property is empty means the next tenant moves into a pest-free home, and it gives you a record to attach to the condition report.
Property managers use us for end of lease pest control services across their rent roll. We arrange access with the tenant or collect keys, send the treatment record straight to your office and can set up one account for every property you manage.
There is no blanket rule in NSW that every tenant must pay for pest control when they move out. It comes down to what your tenancy agreement says and how any pest problem started. The points below set out, in plain terms, what NSW Government guidance says about keeping a pet in a rental property and about pests in rentals. It is general information rather than legal advice, so check your own agreement or contact NSW Fair Trading if you are unsure.
Start with your lease and any pet approval you were given. End of lease pest control is only a set requirement if a valid condition says so. If you are unsure what a clause means, ask your agent to point to it in writing before you book.
NSW Fair Trading says a landlord can ask for the property to be professionally fumigated at the end of the tenancy as a condition of approving a pet, but only if the animal lives indoors and is a mammal. Where that condition applies, it must be carried out whether or not there is an infestation.
Without a valid pet condition, a term requiring a tenant to have the property professionally fumigated is not allowed in a NSW tenancy agreement. You still need to leave the property in as similar a condition as possible to when the tenancy began.
Tenants are generally responsible for getting rid of pests if the problem arose after they moved in and was caused by their activities or a lack of cleanliness. If an infestation is found at the final inspection, the landlord can ask the tenant to fix it.
Landlords are generally responsible for pest and vermin issues that exist at the start of a tenancy. The ingoing condition report and the history of the property are what show whether a problem was there before you moved in.
A tenancy agreement cannot require a tenant to use a particular person or business to meet their obligations. If you and your landlord disagree about pest control, NSW Fair Trading runs a free dispute resolution service.
Tell us your suburb, your vacate date and what your lease asks for, and we will book the treatment for after your bond clean. Same-day and next-day appointments are available across most of Sydney, weekends included. Not sure whether you need one? Our guide to pest control before an end of lease inspection explains what to check first.
End of lease pest control works best when it is the last job done before the keys go back. Our pest control in Sydney team fits the visit in between your bond clean and your handover, treats what your lease or agent has asked for, and sends the paperwork the same day.
Tell us your vacate date, the type of property and whether you have a pet condition in your lease. We recommend booking the treatment for after the bond clean and carpet clean, so nothing is washed away, and before you hand back the keys.
A licensed technician checks the property and treats the areas your lease or agent has asked for. That can be a flea treatment of all floors, a general pest spray inside and out, or both. We let you know when the treated surfaces will be dry, and the property can be re-entered after that.
You receive a tax invoice and a treatment record showing the date, the address, the areas treated and the products used. Send it to your property manager with your other vacate paperwork, or ask us to email it to their office directly.
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At the end of a lease you are usually short on time and juggling a cleaner, a removalist and an agent at once. We keep our part simple: a licensed technician, an appointment that fits around your move, and paperwork your property manager can file without chasing you for it.
Every job comes with a tax invoice and a treatment record listing the date, address, areas treated and products used, ready to forward to your property manager.
We carry out the end of lease flea treatment that pet conditions in NSW leases ask for, covering all floor areas, pet resting spots and the yard.
Same-day and next-day appointments are available across most of Sydney, weekends included, so the treatment can be fitted in between the bond clean and key handover.
Work is carried out by licensed NSW pest management technicians using products approved for use in homes, applied at the label rate.
Not automatically. In NSW a landlord can make professional fumigation a condition of approving a pet, but only where the animal lives indoors and is a mammal. Without a valid condition like that, a term requiring professional fumigation is not allowed, although you must still leave the property in a similar condition to when you moved in. Check your tenancy agreement and pet approval first.
If your lease or pet approval includes a fumigation condition, yes. NSW Fair Trading says that where the condition applies, it must be carried out regardless of whether there is an infestation. An end of lease flea treatment with a dated record is what agents normally ask to see.
In tenancy agreements, fumigation usually means a professional flea and pest treatment, not gas fumigation of the building. We apply a residual treatment to carpets, floors and pet areas, with a product that also stops flea eggs from developing.
After. Steam cleaning carpets and mopping floors can remove the treatment, so we recommend booking pest control as the last job before you hand back the keys. Allow time for the treated surfaces to dry before the final inspection.
Yes. You receive a tax invoice and a treatment record showing the date, the property address, the areas treated and the products used. If your agent has asked for specific wording, tell us when you book.
The cost depends on the size of the property, whether carpets and a yard are included, and whether you need a flea treatment, a general pest spray or both. Tell us those details and we will give you a fixed quote before you book.
No pest company can promise that. Bond decisions are made between you, your landlord or agent and, if there is a dispute, NSW Fair Trading or the Tribunal. What we provide is the treatment and the paperwork showing it was done.
No. NSW tenancy agreements cannot require a tenant to use a particular person or business to carry out their obligations. You can choose any licensed pest controller, as long as the work meets the condition in your agreement.
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