Same day service across 428 Sydney suburbs
Pest Control Sydney
Cockroaches in the kitchen, rats in the roof, funnel-webs in the garden or termites in the subfloor. Our technicians live and work across Sydney, so a dedicated professional can be onsite in 60 minutes*, with upfront pricing and no hidden charges.
From the Eastern Suburbs to Penrith, the Northern Beaches to the Sutherland Shire.
- 24/7 Emergency Service
- Same-Day Booking Availability
- Upfront Pricing, No Hidden Costs
- Humane possum and wildlife handling
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Sydney Pest Control, Handled the Same Day
Freshify is a PROFESSIONAL pest control company covering 428 suburbs across Greater Sydney. We specialise in the pests Sydney homes deal with most: large cockroaches that come up from drains on humid nights, rats in terraces and apartment blocks, termites in the bush-fringe suburbs, funnel-web and redback spiders, and possums in tiled roofs.
Every job starts with an inspection. Our technicians find where the pest is living and how it got in, give you an upfront price, then treat the source. You know the cost before any work starts, and there are no hidden fees after it is done.
Our Pest Control Services in Sydney
One call covers every pest. Our specialist technicians treat homes, rentals, apartments and businesses across Sydney, with the same upfront pricing on every service.
General Pest ControlCockroaches, ants and spiders in one treatment
Termite InspectionSubfloor, roof void, stumps and garden checked
Possum RemovalHumane trapping, release and roof proofing
Rat & Mouse ControlBaiting, trapping and blocking entry points
Cockroach ControlGel baiting that reaches the nest
Ant ControlBaits and barriers that follow the trail home
Spider ControlFunnel-webs, redbacks and white-tails
Wasp RemovalEuropean wasp nests in walls, ground and trees
Bee RemovalSwarms and hives in walls, roofs and trees
Dead Animal RemovalLocated, removed and deodorised
Sound Familiar? What Sydney Residents Search For
These are the problems people type into Google at 2am. If one of them is yours, here is what it usually means and who to call.
"Thumping and scratching in my roof at night"
Heavy thuds after dark usually mean a brushtail possum. Light, fast scurrying is more often rats. Both get into Sydney roofs through gaps under tiles and broken eaves.
Possum removal Sydney"Droppings in the pantry and chewed packets"
Mice droppings are rice-sized; rat droppings are larger and darker. Both carry health hazards and both chew wiring, which is a fire risk in older Sydney homes.
Rat and mouse control Sydney"Small brown cockroaches in the kitchen"
That is the German cockroach, the one that breeds fastest indoors. Spraying what you can see rarely reaches the nest behind the fridge or dishwasher.
Cockroach control Sydney"Mud tubes on the wall or soft skirting boards"
Mud leads up a stump or brick wall are a classic sign of subterranean termites. Do not break them open. Book an inspection so the colony can be traced.
Termite inspection Sydney"Wasps coming out of a hole in the lawn"
European wasps often nest underground or in wall cavities. They defend the nest in numbers, so keep children and pets away and call a technician.
Wasp removal Sydney"A swarm of bees on my fence"
Spring is swarming season in Sydney. A swarm often moves on within a day, but if bees start entering a wall or roof, it is becoming a hive.
Bee removal Sydney"A terrible smell coming from the wall"
A rat or possum that died in a wall or ceiling cavity. The smell gets worse for days. We locate it, remove it and deodorise the area.
Dead animal removal Sydney"A big black spider in the garage or pool"
It could be a male funnel-web, which wanders in summer and autumn after rain. Do not handle it. Sydney also has redbacks under outdoor furniture and pot plants.
Spider control SydneyWhy Sydney Homes Attract Pests
Sydney is big, dense and humid, and its housing is a mix of old and brand new. All of that brings pests closer to your door.
5.5 million
people in Greater Sydney, Australia's largest city (ABS)
A dense city means more food and shelter
More households mean more bins, more food waste and more places to hide. Terraces, semis and apartment blocks share walls and drains, and major construction and tunnelling works push rats out of the ground and into neighbouring streets. In the growth corridors of the north west and south west, new estates go up on cleared land, and the mice and spiders that lived there move into the nearest home.
Old + new
Terraces, federation homes, apartments and new estates
Every type of home has its own weak point
Inner-city terraces in Newtown and Surry Hills share roof voids and subfloors that rats and cockroaches move through. Tiled federation homes on the North Shore have the gaps possums look for, and homes on sloping bush blocks in the Hills and the Shire sit close to termite country. Apartment towers share plumbing, so cockroaches and bed bugs move from unit to unit.
+1.5°C
Australia's warming since 1910 (BoM and CSIRO)
Warm, humid weather stretches the pest season
Sydney's summers are warm and humid, and its winters are mild. Longer warm spells let cockroaches, ants and spiders breed for more of the year, heavy rain drives funnel-webs, ants and rodents indoors, and there is no real cold season to knock termite colonies back.
Sydney's Pest Calendar: What to Expect Each Season
Bookings in Sydney follow the weather. Here is when each pest peaks, so you can treat before the problem does.
Spring · Sep to Nov
Swarms and flying termites
Bees swarm, termite alates fly on warm humid evenings, ants rebuild and spiders become active. Possums are nesting with young in roof spaces.
Summer · Dec to Feb
Peak season for crawling pests
Hot, humid nights push cockroaches, ants and spiders to breed fast. Male funnel-webs wander after rain, and wasp nests grow all summer.
Autumn · Mar to May
Wasps peak, rodents move in
Wasp nests are at their biggest and most defensive. As nights cool, rats and mice start looking for warm roof spaces and wall cavities.
Winter · Jun to Aug
Rodents and possums indoors
Cool nights make Sydney roofs prime real estate. Rodent and possum calls peak, and German cockroaches keep breeding in warm kitchens.
Demand by pest and season in Sydney
| Pest | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possums | High | Medium | High | High |
| Rats & mice | Medium | Low | High | High |
| Cockroaches | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
| Termites | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Wasps | Low | High | High | Low |
| Bees | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Ants | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Spiders | High | High | High | Low |
Why Choose Freshify for Pest Control in Sydney
A local team, not a call centre. Our technicians are spread across the city, so the one who comes to you already knows your suburb, your housing type and the pests that turn up there.
Onsite in 60 minutes*
Technicians based across the north, west, south and east of the city mean shorter drives to you. Urgent jobs like a wasp nest at the door are fitted in first.
Upfront pricing with no hidden charges
You get the price after the inspection and before any treatment. No call-out surprises, no extras added at the end. No hidden costs.
24/7 emergency service
Possums do not keep office hours. Our phones are answered day and night, weekends and public holidays included, with same-day booking availability.
Sydney pest experts
Our technicians bring years of experience with Sydney's pests, from funnel-webs on the North Shore to cockroaches in inner west terraces to termites in the Hills.
Planned around kids and pets
We tell you what product is used, where it goes and how long to keep people and pets off treated areas before we start.
Humane with native wildlife
Possums are protected native animals in New South Wales. We remove them humanely, release them close to where they were found after dark, and proof the roof so they cannot get back in.
*Onsite in 60 minutes applies to urgent jobs and depends on technician availability and location.
Why Sydney Households Trust Us in Their Homes
Letting someone into your roof, your kitchen or your bedroom takes trust. We earn it the same way on every job: by showing you what we found and telling you the price before we touch anything.
- You know who is coming. We text you the technician's name and arrival window before they leave.
- You see what we see. Photos of droppings, entry points or termite activity, shown to you on the day.
- You get it in writing. A short report of what was treated, what was used and what to watch for.
- You can call us back. If activity continues after the treatment window, call the same number and we come back.
What Happens When You Call
- 1
You call or send an enquiry
We ask what you have seen, heard or smelled, and where in the house.
- 2
A local technician comes out
Same day in most Sydney suburbs, often within the hour for urgent jobs.
- 3
Inspection, then an upfront price
We find the nest or entry point and quote before starting. What you are quoted is what you pay.
- 4
Treatment and proofing
We treat the source, seal entry points where needed, and explain what to expect over the next few weeks.
Pest Control Near You: Sydney Areas We Cover
Our technicians cover 428 suburbs across 14 areas of Greater Sydney. Find your area below, or call and we will tell you when we can be there.
Sydney City & Inner South
Terraces, apartments and food strips. Cockroaches, rats and possums.
Eastern Suburbs Sydney
Beachside units and older semis. Cockroaches, rats and possums.
Inner West Sydney
Terraces with shared walls and roofs. Rats, cockroaches and possums.
North Shore & Hornsby
Leafy streets beside bushland. Funnel-webs, possums and termites.
Northern Beaches
Coastal bush and sandy soil. Funnel-webs, ants and possums.
Ryde
Family homes near parks and reserves. Termites, possums and spiders.
Parramatta
A busy second CBD and its suburbs. Cockroaches, rodents and ants.
Hills District & Hawkesbury
Bush blocks and acreage. Termites, spiders and rodents.
Blacktown
Fast-growing estates. Mice, spiders and ants after building works.
Kellyville, Acacia Gardens, Beaumont Hills, Bidwill, Blackett
Outer West & Blue Mountains
Hot summers and bushland edges. Spiders, termites and rodents.
South West Sydney
New estates and established suburbs. Ants, cockroaches and rodents.
Outer South West Sydney
Growth corridor on former farmland. Mice, spiders and ants.
Inner South West Sydney
Family homes and unit blocks. Cockroaches, rats and ants.
Sutherland Shire
Bush and bay on both sides. Termites, funnel-webs and possums.
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Pest Control for Sydney Homes and Businesses
Residential pest control
Houses, townhouses, apartments and rentals. We work around school runs and pets, and treat rentals between tenants for property managers.
- Terraces, federation homes and new builds
- Apartment and strata unit treatments
- Pre-purchase termite inspections
Commercial pest control
Cafes, restaurants, offices, shops, warehouses and strata buildings across Sydney. Visits scheduled before opening or after close so trading is not interrupted.
- Scheduled service plans for food businesses
- Rodent monitoring for warehouses
- Common-area treatments for body corporates
Pest Control Sydney FAQs
How much does pest control cost in Sydney?
It depends on the pest, the size of the property and how far the problem has spread. A one-bedroom apartment cockroach treatment costs less than a full termite inspection on a large house on a sloping block. Our technician inspects first and gives you an upfront price before starting, with no hidden costs.
Can I get same day pest control in Sydney?
Yes. We offer same day service across our 428 Sydney suburbs, and for urgent jobs a technician can often be onsite in 60 minutes. Our phones are answered 24/7.
When is the best time for pest control in Sydney?
Late winter to early spring is ideal for a general treatment, before cockroaches, ants and spiders build up over summer. Book rodent proofing in autumn, before the cooler nights send rats and mice indoors. Termite inspections are worth doing every year.
Are possums protected in New South Wales?
Yes. Possums are protected native wildlife in New South Wales. A trapped possum is released on the same property, close to where it was caught, after dusk. That is why roof proofing matters: it stops the same possum coming straight back.
Does Sydney have termites?
Yes. Termites are active across Sydney, especially in suburbs near bushland on the North Shore, in the Hills District, on the Northern Beaches and in the Sutherland Shire. Homes on sloping blocks with enclosed subfloors, or with garden beds and decks against the walls, are more exposed. An annual inspection catches activity early.
How long after pest control can I go back inside?
For most general treatments, people and pets need to stay off treated surfaces until they are dry, usually a couple of hours. Your technician will tell you exactly how long for your treatment.
Why do I have rats in my roof in winter?
Sydney's cooler, wetter winter nights push rats and mice into roofs and wall cavities looking for warmth and a dry nest. They get in through small gaps around pipes, vents and roof tiles. Baiting removes the ones inside; sealing those gaps stops the next lot.
Do you do pest control for businesses in Sydney?
Yes. We look after cafes, restaurants, offices, retail stores, warehouses and strata buildings, and can schedule visits outside trading hours.
The Best Time to Book Was Last Month. The Next Best Time Is Today.
Every week a pest problem is left alone, it grows. One pair of mice can become dozens by the end of a season, and a cockroach nest doubles fast in a Sydney summer.
Proven results, an upfront price and a dedicated professional at your door, often the same day.