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"Very prompt service and turned around our request at short notice. Ben was great to deal with, knowledgeable and..."
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Word of Mouth pest controls in The Basin receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 81 reviews.
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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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"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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"Quote for termite inspection was a fraction of the market standard, and he came all prepared to re-protect underneath..."
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"In the process of purchasing our new home we discovered it had termites. As we still loved it and were able to..."
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"We had this company check out our rental property today for possible vermin issues. The technician gave a very..."
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"Frontline specialises in removing all sorts of pests including termites, ants, spiders, cockroaches and wasps. No..."
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"To those who are finding it difficult to get a booking please call 131440 and ask for Bridget please understand that..."
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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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The Basin pest control reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 81 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2023, ABS Census data
The Basin pest controls average 4.4 stars — 0.4 stars below the Victorian average of 4.83, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 81 customer reviews across 22 pest controls servicing the area.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in The Basin suggest pest control demand runs hottest in January and coolest in October — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Area profile in brief
Interesting pattern in The Basin: income runs above the national median ($2,019/week vs $1,748/week) but local pest controls price 25% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.
Reviews & ratings
Local pest control ratings have trended down from 4.1/5 (2010) to 3.7/5 (2023) — worth asking prospective providers what's changed. Review flow for pest controls in The Basin is lighter than typical — 6.2 new reviews a year, 32% below the Victorian average. Consider this when comparing local ratings to busier suburbs.
Going rates
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 20% since 2011 (from $250 to $300 median), averaging 2.5% per year.
Based on 81 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2023, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — The Basin area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2023
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
The Basin 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 The Basin 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 The Basin — FAQs
What time of year does pest control demand peak in The Basin?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, pest control demand in The Basin tends to peak in January and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a pest control in The Basin is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — The Basin has 81 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. BNB Pest Control & Carpet Cleaning Solutions (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 is the average pest control rating in The Basin?
Pest controls in The Basin have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 81 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.83 stars.
What makes The Basin different when it comes to pest control work?
Interesting pattern in The Basin: income runs above the national median ($2,019/week vs $1,748/week) but local pest controls price 25% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows The Basin has 95% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 40, a median household income of $2,019/week.