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"Chris, Janelle and the Team at Forensic Pest went above and beyond - very professional Company who we highly..."
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Word of Mouth pest control in Tempe receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 74 reviews.
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"Outstanding service, I highly recommend Kevin Joyce. I had the technicians come out and sanitise my place. I will do..."
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"We moved into our new home November 2008 - Trojan came to deploy the pest control measures into the vents and roof..."
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"We recently had a flea infestation and Competitive Pest Services provided the most professional and comprehensive..."
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"I found Nick to be very professional, proactive and helpful. We've been using them for over 5 years and the service..."
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"This company served our home and shop for many year. The owner is very professional and trouble free man. We are very..."
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"We had seen a mouse in our house and called "Pest Free Pest Control" immediately. They came that afternoon and the..."
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"Our shop have used this pest control company many times. They have been cheaper than most others. They were very..."
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"Had the pleasure of jayden and emmanuel servicing my property, they took further time to point out to me my termite..."
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"I've used lots of pest control firms over the years. but the firm is the best I have ever used. If you have any pest..."
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"Great work, Endit Pest Control had a very funny and enthusiastic attitude towards what they did. Professional work..."
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"Prompt, efficient and friendly... Brian and Carlos came last Saturday to do the follow-up spray. It really shows that..."
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Insights for pest control servicing Tempe
In total, 156 jobs have recently been posted for pest control experts on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for pest control experts is 56.4 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $275 for a fixed-price job. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
Market Intelligence
Pest Control in Tempe
Data-driven insights based on 74 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2025, ABS Census data
Tempe is one of the more affordable areas for pest control — 26% below the NSW average. 22 pest control service the area with 74 customer reviews.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows pest control demand in Tempe tends to peak around January and ease off in December — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
About the area
Pest control demand peaks in January — consistent with Tempe's active rental market, where end-of-lease work drives summer bookings.
Reviews & trust
Tempe averages 4.9 new pest control reviews per year, 39% below the NSW average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 26% since 2014 (from $175 to $220 median), averaging 3.3% per year.
Based on 74 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — Tempe area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 8 | 4.9 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 10 | 4.8 | $175 |
| 2015 | 6 | 4.3 | $230 |
| 2016 | 4 | 4.0 | $230 |
| 2017 | 10 | 4.9 | $470 |
| 2018 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 9 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 12 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | $220 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Tempe area profile ABS Census 2021
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Tempe is served for pest controls, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.
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Licences, where they’ve got them
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What other customers paid
Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.
Reviews going back to 2007
Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.
Recent pest control expert reviews in Tempe
Very professional from the first phone call. Responded on fourth day to our concerns and found another entry point where the possums were entering roof. Would highly recommend.
Excellent service from Josh. Thanks
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Pest control in Tempe — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for pest control in Tempe?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, pest control demand in Tempe tends to peak in January and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right pest control in Tempe?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Tempe has 74 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. Active Termite Control (2020), Forensic Pest Management Services (2017) and Competitive Pest Services (2015) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do Tempe pest control compare to the state average?
Pest control in Tempe have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 74 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.85 stars.
Does the Tempe housing mix influence local pest control?
Pest control demand peaks in January — consistent with Tempe's active rental market, where end-of-lease work drives summer bookings. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Tempe has 68% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,452/week.