Pest control Marrickville

Pests coming through from next door?

Marrickville is one of the Inner West's older suburbs. Rows of Victorian and Federation terraces sit beside workers' cottages, and old factories have become breweries, warehouses and apartments. The Cooks River runs along the southern edge.

In attached terraces, we focus on the shared walls, roof space and subfloor where pests cross over. If the problem keeps coming back from next door, we'll suggest your neighbours treat at the same time for a longer-lasting result.

What we treat around Marrickville

Rats and mice travel along shared roof spaces and subfloors, and German cockroaches spread between kitchens in attached homes and unit blocks. Older houses with damp subfloors are a favourite for subterranean termites.

Pigeons roost on the old industrial roof lines and the awnings along Marrickville Road. For cafes, breweries and warehouses, we can treat outside trading hours and fit netting or spikes where the birds settle.

Alongside general pest treatments, we inspect Marrickville homes for termites and bird-proof terraces, strata blocks and businesses.

Signs to watch for in a Marrickville terrace

Much of Marrickville sits in a valley in the Cooks River basin, so subfloors in older homes can stay damp after rain. Damp timber is what termites look for, and mud tubes on piers or skirting boards are the clue to look for.

Inside, listen for scratching along the line of the shared wall at night, which usually means rats travelling between houses. Cockroach droppings in the back corners of kitchen cupboards point to German cockroaches settling in.

If you're on the low side of the street near the river, you can help by keeping subfloor vents clear and fixing leaking taps. Dry timber is far less appealing to termites.

You'll also make life harder for rats if your bins have tight lids and your back lane gate closes properly.

How a visit works on a terrace

We start in the roof space through the manhole, because that's where shared runs between terraces show up first. Then we check the subfloor vents and the back lane, where bins and old sheds give pests cover.

Before any treatment, you'll see what we found and where it's coming in.

What affects the price in Marrickville

The size of the house and how far the problem has spread shape the quote. Termite work depends on what a termite inspection turns up, and pigeon work depends on the height and length of the awning or roof line.

For cafes and breweries, the number of rooms and the treatment timing outside trade hours matter too.

Call us or request a Marrickville quote, and the price is agreed before anything is treated.

Why Marrickville locals call us

You speak to the owner, and the owner is the one who comes out to your terrace and does the work. You won't be passed between a call centre and a stranger on the day.

Nearby suburbs we cover around Marrickville

If you live near Marrickville, you're also covered in nearby suburbs including Dulwich Hill, Petersham, Stanmore, Enmore, Newtown, St Peters, Sydenham, Tempe, Earlwood and Lewisham, and across our Inner West pest control area.