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"Had three pest control companies before Zeropest. The others failed to completely get rid of rodent infestation. ..."
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Word of Mouth pest control in Gowanbrae receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 219 reviews.
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"Umesh was very responsive and had a polite manner. Pest control service was reasonably priced. Highly recommended. "
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"Dealing with a pest problem is very unpleasant no matter the kind of the pests. Thank you Fantastic for being fast..."
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"Very professional, great quality, on time and effective service....... Recommended "
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"We got Joe to inspect 2 properties for us. He was available on short notice and the report was really thorough. He..."
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"Paul come an accessed our suspected pest issues. He was professional, extremely helpful, and just great to deal with...."
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"What a great service. Arrived on time, explained it thoroughly and completed all work within 2 hrs on site. Mark,..."
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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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"! The best ever ! I had Dennis come out to do a pest inspection as I thought I had termites in my back fence. I saw..."
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"I strongly suspected I had termites. I rang some obvious players, Rentokil etc etc All wanted $400+ to even come and..."
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"I am building house and hired Raja for all stages of construction inspections. Very happy with his service. Highly..."
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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 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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"Highly recommended Very prompt service. Explained the issues well. My concerns over looking after wildlife was..."
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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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"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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"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 business has termite pest control using mesh without any other chemicals, all natural and friendly for the..."
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Market Intelligence
Pest Control near Gowanbrae
Data-driven insights based on 219 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2024, ABS Census data
Gowanbrae has an unusually strong field of pest control — five of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (20% award rate), with 219 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, May is the busiest month for pest control in Gowanbrae and September the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Ratings & trust
Review flow in Gowanbrae runs above typical: 13.7 new pest control reviews a year (52% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Local factors
Household incomes in Gowanbrae ($2,208/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet pest control pricing sits 12% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting.
Based on 219 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — Gowanbrae area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 5 | 4.8 | $680 |
| 2013 | 6 | 4.7 | $600 |
| 2014 | 9 | 4.9 | $440 |
| 2015 | 5 | 4.8 | $501 |
| 2016 | 4 | 4.5 | $225 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5.0 | $1,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.0 | $250 |
| 2019 | 64 | 4.9 | $400 |
| 2020 | 49 | 5.0 | $400 |
| 2021 | 16 | 5.0 | $400 |
| 2022 | 17 | 5.0 | $418 |
| 2023 | 22 | 5.0 | $350 |
| 2024 | 11 | 5.0 | $351 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Gowanbrae 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 Gowanbrae 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 Gowanbrae — FAQs
When should I book a pest control for the best availability?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, pest control demand in Gowanbrae tends to peak in May and is quietest in September. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I find a good pest control in Gowanbrae?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Gowanbrae has 219 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. Zeropest Australia (2024), Tip Top Pest Control Services (2020) and Infinity Pest Solutions (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.
How well-rated are pest control in Gowanbrae?
Pest control in Gowanbrae have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 219 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the Victorian average of 4.83 stars.
How does the Gowanbrae area shape local pest control demand?
Household incomes in Gowanbrae ($2,208/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet pest control pricing sits 12% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Gowanbrae has 69% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 40, a median household income of $2,208/week.