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"Brilliant service! Darren arrived on time and the work finished in an hour. Black widow was found which is a big..."
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Word of Mouth pest controls in Essendon receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 197 reviews.
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"Recommended! We urgently needed assistance with a birds leaving their faeces all over the patio. They tried their..."
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"Umesh was prompt to reply with a quote, was on time to our agreed inspection time and got the job done easily in..."
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"Paul came and helped us deal with a mouse problem. We have two very little ones and he was more than happy to fit in..."
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"Pest Proof Victoria managed to control my rat problems after I had 2 other big name company's charge me a fortune and..."
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"Buying a home , needed a Termite check before Auction really quickly , they were so quick & informative , we got..."
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"I had never used an inspection service before and now wish i had. Joe found a number of defects including a fairly..."
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"Extremely happy with Infinity Pest Solutions. Excellent service on the phone and on the job. Highly recommend this..."
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"Dennis was great! He was prompt, friendly and very efficient in dealing with removing 12 wasp nests from our two..."
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"Returned after Christmas to find evidence that a rodent (or multiple rodents) had visited. Asked for quotes from 3..."
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"Fantastic service, prompt respond. I requested same day inspection as part of bank request and Raj has agreed to meet..."
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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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"Immediate response. Excellent initial contact with Kais who sent a Polite, hard working exterminator. Billy was an..."
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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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"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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"This company's professionals are the best to choose. After the mouse pest control, they came again and take the..."
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"Absolutely recommend to anyone needing pest control. Fast, reliable and awesome service. Omar- you are now on speed..."
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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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"My experience was exceptional. Now I know why they have so many 5-star ratings. What a great experience! I filled out..."
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"I recently used 7State Pest Control for a pest issue at my home in Melbourne, and I couldn't be more impressed with..."
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"Mauri is the best at dealing with Termites- Two other pest controllers failed to get results but Premier Pest Control..."
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Market Intelligence
Essendon pest controls
Data-driven insights based on 197 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2024, ABS Census data
Essendon has an unusually strong field of pest controls — five of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (20% award rate), with 197 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.
Best time to book
Our review data points to June as the busiest month for pest controls in Essendon, with September as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Local context
Essendon household incomes sit above the national median ($2,132/week vs $1,748/week), yet local pest controls charge 12% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply.
Customer feedback
Essendon generates 13.1 new pest control reviews per year, running 44% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.
Based on 197 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — Essendon area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Essendon 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 Essendon 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 controls in Essendon — FAQs
When is the best time to book a pest control in Essendon?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, pest control demand in Essendon tends to peak in June and is quietest in September. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
What should I look for when choosing a pest control?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Essendon has 197 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. Zeropest Australia (2024), Extermination Services Melbourne (2022) and Tip Top Pest Control Services (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What rating do pest controls in Essendon typically receive?
Pest controls in Essendon have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 197 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the Victorian average of 4.83 stars.
What should I know about Essendon when hiring a pest control?
Essendon household incomes sit above the national median ($2,132/week vs $1,748/week), yet local pest controls charge 12% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Essendon has a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,132/week.