Pest Control in Townsville, Done by People Who Live Here

Pest control services across Townsville

We handle the full range, residential and commercial, from a single cockroach treatment through to AQIS licensed export fumigation at the port.

If you're not sure which one you need, that's genuinely fine. Describe what you're seeing on the phone and we'll tell you. See the full list of pest control services we offer for the detail.

Why Townsville homes get pests other cities don't

Nothing slows down in winter

Termites and cockroaches stay active all year in the tropics.

The wet season drives pests indoors

Storms push cockroaches, ants, spiders and rodents inside.

The housing suits them

Raised Queenslanders on stumps, and new slab homes on cleared bushland in places like Mount Louisa and Burdell, are ideal habitat.

Termites are the one that costs money

CSIRO research puts termite activity in roughly one in three Australian homes, and the tropics sit above that average. Queensland has the economically damaging Coptotermes acinaciformis, and also Mastotermes darwiniensis, the giant northern termite, which can severely damage a house in around six months.

Standard home insurance excludes termite damage, so a regular inspection is the main financial protection you have. We recommend six-monthly checks in this climate. See our termite treatment.

The whole city, plus Magnetic Island

We cover Townsville and the Northern Beaches, including Bushland Beach, Deeragun, Kirwan, Aitkenvale, Douglas, Wulguru and Idalia, with Magnetic Island by arrangement. Most urban jobs are done the same week. Active termites, wasp nests over doorways and commercial kitchen rodents are treated as priorities.

Our licences and accreditations

Every technician holds a current Queensland pest management technician licence. We're fully insured. Our fumigation division holds AQIS accreditation for export and import treatments, which very few operators in North Queensland can say. Our termite work is carried out to Australian Standards AS 3660.1 for new construction and AS 3660.2 for existing buildings.

Safety data sheets for every product we use are published on this site. If you want to know exactly what went on your skirting boards, it's there.

Book a pest inspection in Townsville

If something is happening in your house, it isn't going to stop happening on its own. Tropical pest problems get bigger, not smaller, and termite problems get considerably more expensive.

Call 07 4774 3316, SMS 0405 389 785, or send us a message and we'll come back to you the same day. Free quotes, no call out fee for quoting, and a straight answer about whether you actually need us.

What working with us actually looks like

Frequently asked questions

How much does pest control cost in Townsville?

A general pest treatment starts from $275, and a termite inspection starts from $230, while larger termite work varies considerably with the size of the property and the treatment method. These are starting prices, current at time of writing and subject to change. See what pest control costs in Townsville for the full rate card, and we quote in writing before any work starts.

How often should I have my Townsville home treated?

For general pests, an annual treatment before the wet season handles most homes. For termites, AS 3660.2 sets twelve months as the maximum inspection interval, and in Townsville's climate we recommend six monthly for timber homes, homes on stumps and anything backing onto bushland.

Are your treatments safe around children and pets?

Yes, with sensible precautions. We use targeted application rather than blanket spraying wherever possible, and every technician will tell you the re-entry time before they leave. Generally it comes down to keeping kids and animals off treated surfaces until they are dry.



Does JJM Pest Management provide termite inspections and treatments?

Yes. Termite services are available for Townsville homes, including physical barriers and reticulation systems suited to different types of houses. JJM Pest Management can also provide a written report and recommend ways to reduce termite risk.

Do you service the Northern Beaches and Magnetic Island?

Yes. We cover the full Townsville urban area including Bushland Beach, Deeragun, Burdell and Mount Low, and we service Magnetic Island by arrangement, usually scheduling multiple properties on one ferry trip.



How quickly can you come out?

Most general jobs across the urban area are same week. Active termites, wasp nests in high traffic areas and commercial food premises issues get priority and are usually attended within 24 to 48 hours.

Does JJM Pest Management provide pest control for businesses?

Yes. Commercial pest control is available for restaurants, retail stores, accommodation providers, hospitality services, rentals, healthcare centres, office complexes and warehouses.