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Word of Mouth pest control in Box Hill receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 219 reviews.
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"Very happy with the service from Possum Pete. No possums back since and he filled all the holes he could find which..."
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"Edward is PestCert accredited and a member of the Australian Environmental Pest Management Association (AEPMA). He..."
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"We had a pre purchase termite inspection performed on an expensive property. the pestaway technician found a lot more..."
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"I booked my first house inspection with MPI in late 2016 and ended up booking 7 in total. Cathy supported the entire..."
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"Amazing through ,professional and friendly service at minimum time what I can say about Bayswater Pest Control. I am..."
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"Very professional, knowledgable and obliging. They arrived on time and were very happy to respond to all our..."
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"Peter was very nice and walked me through what he was doing. The ants were dying off by the next day. They sticking..."
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"Dennis from Pesterminate was fantastic. After reading other WOMO reviews of his business, I rang with a rather..."
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"Thank you very much Enviro Aware for the prompt, professional service you provided me to rid my house of creepy..."
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"Raja, an amazing Building inspector came out to my 5 yr old home for inspection after I had requested a quote. His..."
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"I am so glad I decided to use Pest Masters for my pest control needs. They have been incredibly prompt and..."
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"We had rats in the walls and ceiling. WR Gay got rid of them, in about 1 week. What more do I need to say? Effective,..."
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"Highly recommended Very prompt service. Explained the issues well. My concerns over looking after wildlife was..."
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"Highly recommend. Omar was friendly and professional. He really went the extra mile in being happy to have follow up..."
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"Peter was definitely on the ball with this! David came by the same day and was very friendly and knowledgeable. He..."
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"I have been using Ackland Pest Control's services for about ten years, both when I owned a house in Glen Waverley and..."
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"We have been using TS for about 4 years now as there are a lot of old houses being pulled down around us and the..."
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"Prompt service, very professional guys and the job was very thorough. We no longer have any rodent issues after the..."
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"Hi, My name is Bryan Smith I currently have a domain www.pestscontrolmelbourne.com.au for sale on behalf of my..."
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"Clyde is far more experienced than any other termite controller I have checked out, and the work he did in and around..."
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"I recently hired Dust Buster Carpet Cleaning to clean my carpets and I couldn't be happier with the results. The..."
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"During a weekend we were invaded by wasps. As this had happened several times previously over the past 8/9 years, I..."
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Insights for pest control servicing Box Hill
In total, 160 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
Box Hill's pest control directory
Data-driven insights based on 219 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2024, ABS Census data
Box Hill has an unusually strong field of pest control — six of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (24% award rate), with 219 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Seasonal demand
Pest control in Box Hill tend to be busiest in June and quietest in November according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Suburb context
In a younger-skewing suburb like Box Hill (median age 33), pest control reviews accumulate 62% faster than the Victorian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base.
Customer experience
Over the 2008–2024 window, pest control in Box Hill have moved from 4.7/5 to 5.0/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Box Hill sees 14.6 new pest control reviews a year — 62% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Based on 219 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — Box Hill area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 6 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 7 | 4.3 | $520 |
| 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | $600 |
| 2014 | 9 | 4.9 | $440 |
| 2015 | 12 | 4.6 | $501 |
| 2016 | 15 | 4.9 | $200 |
| 2017 | 16 | 4.5 | $285 |
| 2018 | 3 | 5.0 | $250 |
| 2019 | 37 | 5.0 | $400 |
| 2020 | 35 | 5.0 | $400 |
| 2021 | 16 | 5.0 | $792 |
| 2022 | 23 | 5.0 | $418 |
| 2023 | 22 | 5.0 | $268 |
| 2024 | 10 | 5.0 | $351 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Box Hill 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 — 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 Box Hill 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 Box Hill — FAQs
When are local pest control least busy?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, pest control demand in Box Hill tends to peak in June and is quietest in November. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
What's the best way to compare local pest control?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Box Hill has 219 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. Zeropest Australia (2024), Extermination Services Melbourne (2022) and Infinity Pest Solutions (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 3 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Are pest control in Box Hill well reviewed?
Pest control in Box Hill have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 219 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Does Box Hill's local character affect which pest control are best suited to the area?
In a younger-skewing suburb like Box Hill (median age 33), pest control reviews accumulate 62% faster than the Victorian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Box Hill has apartments make up 53% of housing, a median age of 33, a median household income of $1,267/week.