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Word of Mouth pest control in Research receive an average rating of 4.7 based off 112 reviews.
"Ben came out to my rental property where I had a mice problem, he was very prompt and on time , very knowledgeable..."
"I called Vortex in desperation with a newly realised pest problem. Arik answered my call and was able to provide..."
"Excellent and efficient service. Edward was very professional, informative and communicated throughout the process,..."
"Repair to roof and removed possum without any fuse. Great service. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING NOTHING WAS TO MUCH TROUBLE.The..."
"We once had a nasty roach infestation in our basement, and Bugstoppers had it all under control. They were patient..."
"During a weekend we were invaded by wasps. As this had happened several times previously over the past 8/9 years, I..."
"We can not speak highly enough of the Patterson's service. We are always happy with the service and highly recommend..."
"I have used other possum removal in the past that have cost $100 more than this business. Very affordable, and..."
"10/10!! Really happy with the quality of report (including photos) and the details he provided! Checked everything..."
"We had a pre purchase termite inspection performed on an expensive property. the pestaway technician found a lot more..."
"This business has termite pest control using mesh without any other chemicals, all natural and friendly for the..."
"Very happy with the service from Possum Pete. No possums back since and he filled all the holes he could find which..."
"Recently had our one year inspection performed and was very happy with the service. They also did a pest spray and..."
"Three weeks ago, we encountered a situation where some possums were inadvertently trapped in our roof when a leak was..."
"I called to have a wasp nest in a wall exterminated and a technician booked me in the same day. After giving an..."
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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
Data-driven insights based on 112 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2023, ABS Census data
Research is one of the more affordable areas for pest control — 25% below the Victorian average. 25 pest control service the area with 112 customer reviews.
With household income at $2,876/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect pest control pricing in Research to run premium — but it actually lands 25% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here.
Demand for pest control in Research peaks around January and drops to its quietest in June based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 36% since 2008 (from $220 to $300 median), averaging 2.6% per year.
Over the 2008–2023 window, pest control in Research have moved from 4.3/5 to 4.8/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review volume in Research runs lower than typical: 8.0 new pest control reviews per year, 11% under the Victorian average. The ratings here are based on a narrower sample and may respond more slowly to recent customer experience.
Based on 112 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2023, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 3.5 | $220 |
| 2009 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 4 | 3.8 | $264 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 3 | 3.7 | $305 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 10 | 4.8 | $385 |
| 2015 | 28 | 4.8 | $100 |
| 2016 | 26 | 4.9 | $200 |
| 2017 | 26 | 4.9 | $270 |
| 2018 | 6 | 4.3 | $250 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | $300 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2023
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
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 Research 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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Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, pest control demand in Research tends to peak in January and is quietest in June. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Research has 112 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. BNB Pest Control & Carpet Cleaning Solutions (2017), Pest Terminators Pty Ltd (2017) and Pattersons Pest Control (2017) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Pest control in Research have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 112 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.83 stars.
With household income at $2,876/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect pest control pricing in Research to run premium — but it actually lands 25% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Research has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 44, a median household income of $2,876/week.
