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Word of Mouth pest controls in Blackburn receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 175 reviews.
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"Wonderful response time, great communication. Very easy to deal with and was there to answer questions even after the..."
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"I called Possum Pete to help with a possum problem at my home. He was very helpful, one of the best quotes and quick..."
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"Thanks Mark for your assistance! My property would have been a lot more damaged if it wouldn't have been you. I have..."
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"We had been troubled by possoms in our roof for quite a while. The technician came out about three times to check for..."
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"I had a major external ant problem and I was concerned about treating it as I have two small children and two dogs...."
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"We rang around everywhere to get a quote and means of removing white tail spiders from our property. This company..."
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"I recently used 7State Pest Control for a pest issue at my home in Melbourne, and I couldn't be more impressed with..."
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"During a weekend we were invaded by wasps. As this had happened several times previously over the past 8/9 years, I..."
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"I have used other possum removal in the past that have cost $100 more than this business. Very affordable, and..."
"We once had a nasty roach infestation in our basement, and Bugstoppers had it all under control. They were patient..."
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"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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"Andrew is a very nice guy who takes time to explain how to get rid of possums in your roof and prevent them from..."
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"Three weeks ago, we encountered a situation where some possums were inadvertently trapped in our roof when a leak was..."
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Market Intelligence
Blackburn pest controls
Data-driven insights based on 175 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2024, ABS Census data
Blackburn is one of the pricier areas for pest controls — 27% above the Victorian average. 25 pest controls service the area with 175 customer reviews.
Local context
With household income in Blackburn at $2,065/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local pest controls price at 27% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Best time to book
Our review data points to June as the busiest month for pest controls in Blackburn, with March as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Pricing
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 130% since 2008 (from $220 to $506 median), averaging 8.1% per year.
Customer feedback
Blackburn generates 10.9 new pest control reviews per year, running 20% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.
Based on 175 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — Blackburn area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Blackburn area profile ABS Census 2021
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 Blackburn 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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Pest controls in Blackburn — FAQs
When is the best time to book a pest control in Blackburn?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, pest control demand in Blackburn tends to peak in June and is quietest in March. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
What should I look for when choosing a pest control?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Blackburn has 175 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. Zeropest Australia (2024), Pest Terminators Pty Ltd (2017) and Bayswater Pest Control (2015) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What rating do pest controls in Blackburn typically receive?
Pest controls in Blackburn have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 175 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.84 stars.
What should I know about Blackburn when hiring a pest control?
With household income in Blackburn at $2,065/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local pest controls price at 27% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Blackburn has 66% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 41, a median household income of $2,065/week.