Best Pest Control in Auckland
We assessed 18 pest control companies in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,978 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 1 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Effective pest control depends on correctly identifying the pest and using the right treatment method. Ask what is included in the treatment, whether a follow-up visit is covered if the problem persists, and what safety precautions apply for children and pets.
Top 5 Pest Control in Auckland
The top 5 pest control companies in Auckland are #1 ACES Pest Control, #2 NZ Pest Control, #3 AlphaPest, #4 Rentokil, and #5 Payless Pest Control, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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pest control auckland - ACES pest control
★ 4.8 467 reviews +12 Top5 Score 186 -15★ 436 4★ 10 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 18ACES Pest Control tackles rats, ants, cockroaches, and wasps across residential and rental properties, with Owen taking time on each job to identify entry points and nest locations rather than applying a generic treatment. Their work comes backed by a nine-month guarantee with free return visits, and post-treatment follow-up is built into how they operate.
location_on 17 Rawene Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
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NZ Pest Control - Auckland
★ 5.0 381 reviews +5 Top5 Score 185 -15★ 373 4★ 7 1★ 1NZ Pest Control gets results across cockroach, ant, wood borer, and wasp jobs, with technicians like Stuart walking clients through exactly what treatment is being applied, where, and how long to stay out of the house. Repeat customers over seven to ten years are common, and the team includes a ten-year warranty on some treatments.
location_on 08/23 Hannigan Drive, St Johns, Auckland
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ALPHAPEST | Expert Auckland Pest Control
★ 5.0 186 reviews +6 Top5 Score 176 -15★ 180 4★ 5 1★ 1AlphaPest covers rodent control and wasp removal with technicians like Lloyd and Elmer who walk clients through bait station placement, rodent behaviour, and treatment steps before starting work. Booking online, getting through to staff quickly, and receiving the invoice are all handled through a single joined-up system that reviewers repeatedly single out as low-fuss.
location_on Lynwood Road, New Lynn, Auckland
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Rentokil Auckland
★ 4.7 177 reviews Top5 Score 171 -25★ 160 4★ 4 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 10Rentokil clears cockroach infestations, rodents, and general pest problems across homes and commercial premises, with technicians like Lucky, Raju, and Jeff walking clients through problem areas and explaining how to reduce conditions that attract pests. Jeff resolved a two-week dead rodent smell in a commercial office within hours, and Lucky structured cockroach treatment across multiple scheduled visits until no activity remained.
location_on Building 3/16 Leonard Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland
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Payless Pest Control
★ 4.9 186 reviews Top5 Score 169 +15★ 173 4★ 8 3★ 1 1★ 4Payless Pest Control responds to bedbugs, fleas, and rat infestations on short notice, with same-day attendance on record for flea jobs and prompt setup of bait stations following sudden rodent influxes. Technicians explain what to expect in the days after treatment and return to top up bait stations as needed, with the final bill matching the original quote.
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Before you book a pest control company in Auckland
Drawn from 193 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does pest control typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Standard interior surface spray treatments for ants, spiders, or cockroaches in an average-sized home run between $100 and $250. Rodent control using bait stations costs $150 to $400, with price rising if multiple follow-up visits are needed.
Wasp nest removal sits between $80 and $200 per nest, and flea treatments fall in the $150 to $300 range. One review noted paying just under $400 for a rodent job that included only four bait stations, which is worth keeping in mind when comparing quotes.
What's the difference between a general surface spray and a targeted treatment? expand_more
A general spray applies broad-spectrum insecticide around the perimeter and interior to knock back common insects like ants, cockroaches, and spiders, but it does not address why the pest is there or where it is entering from. A targeted treatment identifies the specific pest, locates entry points, nests, or breeding sources, and applies the product best suited to that pest's behaviour, such as gel baiting for cockroaches or dust injection for wasp cavities.
Reviews flag a clear difference in results: operators who found entry points and focused treatment on them resolved infestations that surface sprays had not shifted. For a one-off nuisance pest, a general spray may be sufficient, but for recurring or severe infestations, a targeted approach is worth the extra cost.
How do I know if a pest control company is treating the root cause or just the symptoms? expand_more
A company treating the root cause will inspect before they quote, identify the specific pest, locate entry points or nests, and explain what they found before applying anything. Reviews repeatedly flag operators who identified multiple ant nests, tracked down primary rodent entry points, or explained bait station placement in specific problem areas as delivering lasting results. Ask directly: will you assess the property first, where is the pest entering, and what will you do if the problem persists after treatment, because a vague answer to any of those questions is a signal the job will be a surface fix only.
What are the warning signs of a pest control company you shouldn't use? expand_more
- –Bait stations or traps placed without any prior inspection of where the pest is entering or nesting
- –Treatment completed in under ten minutes with no explanation of what was done or why
- –No follow-up visit offered or included, and calls ignored once payment is made
- –Refusal to return or refund when the treatment produces no result
- –Staff who dismiss your ongoing problem rather than investigating why it persists
- –Billing for a quote visit without disclosing that charge upfront
What should you ask before booking pest control? expand_more
- –What does the treatment cover and what pests or areas are excluded from the quoted price
- –Is a follow-up visit included if the pest problem persists after initial treatment
- –What safety precautions are required for children and pets, and for how long after treatment
- –Will you inspect for entry points and advise on how to prevent the pest returning
- –Is the technician a certified Approved Handler under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act
- –What is the guarantee on the treatment and what triggers a return visit at no extra charge
Also recommended pest control companies in Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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World Class Pest Control
↑ 1★ 4.9 109 reviews +2 Top5 Score 166 +15★ 104 4★ 2 1★ 3World Class Pest Control turns around flea treatments, wasp nest removals, and rodent jobs quickly, with James regularly answering calls after hours and dispatching a technician the same or following day. Technicians like Hayden explain what to expect after treatment and what follow-up steps to take, and where a nest cannot be located on the first visit, they return at no extra charge.
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Waspman | Wasp Nest Removal Auckland
↓ 1★ 5.0 162 reviews Top5 Score 1665★ 156 4★ 5 3★ 1Waspman clears wasp nests from roof cavities, wall voids, guttering, and deep garden growth, with technicians arriving geared up, locating the full extent of the problem, and treating it in a single visit. On jobs where wasps remain active after treatment, they return promptly at no extra charge until the nest is gone.
location_on 103F Lynwood Road, New Lynn, Auckland
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Flick Pest Control Auckland
★ 4.7 160 reviews Top5 Score 1605★ 145 4★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 12Flick Pest Control keeps commercial sites pest-free through regular scheduled visits, with named technicians like Sonu and Rico returning to the same premises month after month. Reviewers across multiple workplaces note zero pest activity maintained over years of ongoing service, with technicians fitting in extra visits when site queries come up.
location_on 38 Vestey Drive, Mount Wellington, Auckland
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Professional Pest Control Auckland
★ 5.0 81 reviews +4 Top5 Score 1605★ 79 4★ 1 3★ 1Professional Pest Control clears ants, cockroaches, wasps, and rodents from residential properties, with technicians like Duncan and Anja pulling furniture and fittings away from walls to treat areas others skip. An automated text before arrival lets households make sure someone is home, and follow-up rebating is built into how cockroach jobs are run.
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PCS - Pest Control Ltd
★ 4.7 69 reviews Top5 Score 151 -15★ 63 1★ 6PCS clears flea infestations, ant problems, and rat jobs across homes and commercial premises, with technicians like Craig explaining the full treatment process, ventilation steps, and post-treatment care before leaving the property. On rat jobs requiring multiple visits, Jeremy coordinates the return schedule so clients do not need to chase progress themselves.
location_on 2 Victoria Avenue, Remuera, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 pest control companies listed above hold, at the 1 September 2026 check.
We first assessed pest control companies in Auckland in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking three times since. Two different businesses have held first place; ACES Pest Control has held it since July 2026. ACES Pest Control, NZ Pest Control, AlphaPest and Payless Pest Control have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 13 locations we assess pest control companies in, the 99 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.9, and one-star reviews are 2.4% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Jul 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: ACES Pest Control. Rentokil entered the top 5, up from #6. Waspman left the top 5, down to #6. PCS entered the list at #10.
- May 2026
- Mar 2026
First check. NZ Pest Control #1.
Latest check, 1 September 2026: no change to the top 5. Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
How are the top pest control companies in Auckland chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for pest control companies in Auckland. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for pest control companies in Auckland. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.