Best Pest Control on the North Shore
We assessed 11 pest control companies on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 687 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 3 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 on the North Shore
The top 5 pest control companies on the North Shore are #1 ACES Pest Control, #2 PestAside, #3 Total Cleaning, #4 Mako Services, and #5 Billy's 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
★ 4.8 468 reviews +13 Top5 Score 186 -15★ 437 4★ 10 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 18ACES Pest Control clears ants, cockroaches, and rats by identifying the specific species and selecting the appropriate poison rather than applying a generic spray. Owen explains what to expect after treatment, including short-term activity before pests clear, and backs the work with a nine-month guarantee covering any follow-up visits at no extra cost.
location_on 17 Rawene Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
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PestAside
★ 5.0 42 reviews +3 Top5 Score 153 +65★ 42PestAside clears ants, cockroaches, fleas, wasps, spiders, and flies across Auckland, with Harley and the team regularly turning up the same day or the following day after first contact. Where children or pets are present, they walk clients through which treatments are safe before starting, and follow up after initial visits to confirm the problem is fully resolved.
location_on 3 Hudson Bay Road, Hobsonville, Auckland
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Total Cleaning
★ 4.9 67 reviews Top5 Score 1525★ 63 4★ 2 1★ 2Total Cleaning tackles ants, cockroaches, and rat infestations, with several clients reporting zero pest sightings for six months or more after treatment. Their technicians apply chemicals in a detailed, room-by-room manner and explain the process clearly, making them a common choice for pre-move-in treatments where thoroughness matters from day one.
location_on B6/7-9 Tait Place, Rosedale, Auckland
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Mako Services
★ 5.0 26 reviews +2 Top5 Score 144 +45★ 26Mako Services clears paper wasps, mouse and rat infestations, and incidental nest removal with Tom often completing bookings within a day or two of contact. Clients coordinating through property managers or landlords note he contacts tenants directly, completes the work, and invoices without needing to be chased through the process.
location_on 105 Sunnybrae Road, Hillcrest, Auckland
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Billys Pest Control
↑ 1★ 4.9 17 reviews +6 Top5 Score 141 +45★ 16 4★ 1Billy's Pest Control goes further than most on rodent and wasp jobs, inspecting entry points and future risk areas rather than treating only the obvious problem. Billy walks clients through his findings and method as the work progresses, so homeowners come away understanding why the infestation occurred and what keeps it from returning.
location_on 55 Forrest Hill Road, Milford, Auckland
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Before you book a pest control company on the North Shore
Drawn from 121 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 spray treatments for common insects like ants, cockroaches, and spiders run between $100 and $250 for an average home. Rodent control using bait stations and traps costs $150 to $400, depending on infestation severity and follow-up visits included.
Wasp nest removal sits between $80 and $200 per nest, while flea treatments fall in the $150 to $300 range. Property size, pest severity, and whether ongoing management is needed are the main factors that push costs up.
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, spiders, and cockroaches, and costs roughly $150 to $300 for a standard home. A targeted treatment focuses on one specific pest using methods matched to its biology, such as gel baiting for cockroaches or dust injection for wasps, and can run from $300 to over $1,000 for complex infestations.
One reviewer noted the value of a technician who built a focused plan rather than just placing bait stations everywhere, which reflects the core difference: diagnosis first, then treatment. For a returning or persistent infestation, a targeted approach is more likely to resolve the problem because it addresses entry points and breeding conditions, not just visible pest activity.
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 quoting, identify the specific pest, locate entry points, and explain what is sustaining the infestation. Reviewers flagged this clearly: one praised a technician for tracking down the primary entry point and building a focused plan, while another was left with an untouched bait station and no follow-up after paying nearly $400. Ask directly whether the technician will show you where pests are entering and what changes you can make to stop them returning, because a company unwilling to answer that question in detail is likely to just spray surfaces and leave.
What are the warning signs of a pest control company you shouldn't use? expand_more
- –Bait stations or treatments are placed without any visible inspection or evidence of pest activity at those locations.
- –Follow-up contact goes unanswered after treatment fails or a problem persists, leaving you with no recourse.
- –The technician does not ask about children, pets, or household occupants before applying chemicals indoors.
- –Safety advice during treatment is contradictory, such as saying a spray is fine around a toddler and then telling you to close the door with the child inside.
- –Chemicals are applied carelessly indoors, for example, leaving puddles on tiles or allowing spray to enter open doors and cover furniture.
- –No guarantee, warranty, or follow-up visit is offered or discussed before the job begins.
What should you ask before booking pest control? expand_more
- –Ask exactly what pests and areas the treatment covers and what is explicitly excluded from the scope.
- –Confirm whether a follow-up visit is included if pests are still active after the treatment period.
- –Ask what safety precautions are required for children and pets, including how long to stay out of treated areas and when surfaces are safe to touch.
- –Ask whether the technician will inspect for entry points and give you specific prevention advice, not just treat what is visible.
- –Find out what warranty applies to the treatment and what process is in place if the problem returns within that period.
- –Ask whether the technician holds a current Approved Handler certificate, which is a legal requirement for commercial pesticide application in New Zealand.
Also recommended pest control companies on the North Shore
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Key Industries Ltd
↓ 1★ 4.6 34 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 29 3★ 3 1★ 2Key Industries supplies ant baits, chemicals, and pest control products to trade operators running their own pest control businesses. Staff are noted for being helpful in selecting the right products, and account managers like Warren take a proactive role in supporting client technicians, including safety compliance.
location_on 15d Paul Matthews Road, Rosedale, Auckland
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Bugless Pest Control
★ 5.0 15 reviews Top5 Score 135 +15★ 15Bugless Pest Control covers mosquitoes, rats, mice, ants, and flies, with John returning repeatedly to reset traps, remove caught rodents, and check bait stations rather than treating the job as a single visit. Clients living near creeks or in high-risk areas book him for scheduled ongoing control, and same-day response comes up across multiple accounts.
location_on East Coast Road, Campbells Bay, Auckland
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Ajet Pest Control
★ 4.1 10 reviews Top5 Score 1215★ 7 4★ 1 1★ 2Ajet has built repeat client relationships spanning more than a decade, covering ant infestations, rat control, and general pest treatment across multiple sites nationally. Technicians like Joel and Alan show up promptly, complete thorough work, and send clients a post-visit report with photos showing exactly which areas were treated.
location_on Unit F/9-11 Lovell Court, Rosedale, Auckland
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Auckland Regional PEST MANAGEMENT Ltd
★ 5.0 4 reviews Top5 Score 1195★ 4Hire them if you need someone who handles multiple pest types (bed bugs, cockroaches, rats) and actually returns your calls promptly. Field staff turn up thorough and focused on solving the problem rather than rushing through.
location_on 7A Wainoni Heights, Greenhithe, Auckland
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Truly Nolen New Zealand
★ 5.0 4 reviews Top5 Score 1195★ 4We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
location_on 2b/14 Triton Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 pest control companies listed above hold, at the 3 September 2026 check.
We first assessed pest control companies on the North Shore in April 2026 and have rechecked the ranking three times since. Two different businesses have held first place; pest control auckland - ACES pest control has held it since July 2026. pest control auckland - ACES pest control has 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 April 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Total Cleaning entered the top 5 at #3. Billys Pest Control entered the top 5, up from #6. Key Industries Ltd left the top 5, down to #6. Ajet Pest Control returned to the list at #8. Auckland Regional PEST MANAGEMENT Ltd returned to the list at #9. Truly Nolen New Zealand entered the list at #10.
- Jul 2026
Scoring method updated. pest control auckland - ACES pest control returned to first place. PestAside entered the top 5 at #2. Key Industries Ltd returned to the top 5, up from #6.
- May 2026
Scoring method updated. Mako Services entered the top 5 at #5. Key Industries Ltd left the top 5, down to #6. Bugless Pest Control left the top 5, down to #7. Auckland Regional PEST MANAGEMENT Ltd left the top 5, down to #9.
- Apr 2026
First check. pest control auckland - ACES pest control #1.
How are the top pest control companies on the North Shore chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for pest control companies on the North Shore. 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 on the North Shore. 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.