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"We've been using Stephens for quite a few years now and always have been happy with the service. They have been..."
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Word of Mouth pest control in The Gap receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 132 reviews.
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"Denovans are satisfied with the service of Trust Pest Management."
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"Very happy with the excellent service Glen provided. He was thorough and efficient. We will definitely use him again."
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"These guys put meaning into service with a smile. The bloke was one of the friendliest, helpful and polite tradies i..."
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"Mark arrived on time and was friendly but very professional. He did a very thorough pest inspection and pest control,..."
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"Hibbett's conducted our annual pest control and also manage our termite guard system. They are professional, reliable..."
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"Whatever bug we've had Tim can kill and stop them coming back. Termites are a specialty particularly in control and..."
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"The guys at Prestige no there stuff and how to get to the root of a problem. Even while renting we use them for our..."
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"Highly recommended Pest control! I phone brygen after finding termites on my property, he came out the following day..."
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"parents very happy with the work that was done on their renter,and they were efficient and didnt charge the earth."
Insights for pest control servicing The Gap
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
The Gap's pest control directory
Data-driven insights based on 132 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses
The Gap is one of the pricier areas for pest control — 567% above the Queensland average. 18 pest control service the area with 132 customer reviews.
Suburb context
In The Gap, pest control bookings cluster in February — driven by end-of-lease turnover in the rental market. Expect 2–3 weeks of lead time during that peak.
Seasonal demand
Pest control in The Gap tend to be busiest in February and quietest in August according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Customer experience
Over the 2008–2026 window, pest control in The Gap have moved from 4.6/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. The Gap sees 6.9 new pest control reviews a year — 73% above the Queensland average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Price overview
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 1900% since 2008 (from $100 to $2,000 median), averaging 126.7% per year.
Based on 132 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — The Gap area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5.0 | $100 |
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | $180 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3.0 | $80 |
| 2011 | 3 | 4.7 | $180 |
| 2012 | 4 | 4.5 | $80 |
| 2013 | 2 | 4.0 | $190 |
| 2014 | 6 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 10 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 13 | 5.0 | $220 |
| 2017 | 10 | 5.0 | $263 |
| 2018 | 11 | 4.9 | $330 |
| 2019 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 9 | 5.0 | $200 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5.0 | $325 |
| 2022 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 33 | 5.0 | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 6 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
The Gap 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 The Gap 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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Pest control in The Gap — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for pest control in The Gap?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, pest control demand in The Gap tends to peak in February and is quietest in August. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right pest control in The Gap?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — The Gap has 132 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. Stephens Pest Control (2025) and Trusted Pest Management (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do The Gap pest control compare to the state average?
Pest control in The Gap have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 132 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Does the The Gap housing mix influence local pest control?
In The Gap, pest control bookings cluster in February — driven by end-of-lease turnover in the rental market. Expect 2–3 weeks of lead time during that peak. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows The Gap has 92% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 42, a median household income of $2,573/week.