Greerton pest control for older homes and rentals
Across Greerton, Gate Pā, Merivale and Tauranga South, Stu treats rodents, cockroaches and fleas, and checks the older homes on this side of the city for borer. Free quotes, no hidden extras.
If Stu’s up a ladder or under a floor, the phone is still answered and he returns your call.
- Rats, mice, cockroaches
- homes, rentals and businesses
- Tauranga to Te Puke
- the Mount, Pāpāmoa, Katikati, Ōmokoroa
- 20 years in pest control
- a family business since 2002
- Make it right, or money back
- free quotes, no hidden fees
What happens next
Who comes out
StuProfessional Pest Control
Tauranga Exterminator is Stu of Professional Pest Control.
Stu or one of his technicians comes out to look at it, Stu quotes, and he and the team do the treatment, right across Tauranga.
- 20 yearsin pest control
- Since 2002a family business
- 10+ yearsacross Tauranga
“…stu were amazing thankypu very much … pretty educational too if you wanna listen”
“…they turned up on time!!!! and where happy to spend the time to fully explain what they did and how it worked.”
Before you ring
What changes the cost?
How much of the subfloor and roof has live borer, how easy they are to get into, and how big the house is. The look and the quote are free.
Can it wait?
The grubs tunnel inside the timber for two to four years before they come out, and the damage adds up until boards and joists need replacing.
What happens on the visit?
Stu works along the joists and boards under the house by torch, then the rafters in the roof, and shows you whether the holes are fresh or old before he quotes.
What Stu treats in Greerton
Rats and mice come before anything else. Ship rats nest in the roof and run the ceiling at night, the Norway rat digs in beneath the floorboards, and a mouse needs only a coin's width to get in. Stu identifies the species, follows the droppings and runs back to the nest and treats it, then checks back that the scratching has stopped. A rental between tenants gets the whole house done, from the roof space down.
Cockroaches and fleas are the rental pair. German cockroaches move in behind the stove and the sink, American cockroaches climb out of wet drains, and a pet that has moved out can leave fleas in the carpet for whoever moves in next. Stu treats the breeding spots and the carpets room by room, and the gap between tenants is the moment to do it.
Borer is the job that sets Greerton apart. Its village roots and Merivale's post-war streets mean plenty of houses with some years on them. Stu works along the subfloor with a torch, checks the boards and the roof framing for exit holes and dust, gives you an honest read on what he's found, and treats live borer in the timber. The shops in Greerton Village and around Gate Pā can have regular visits too, fitted around opening hours, with the paperwork their food checks need.
- Rats and miceShip rats overhead and Norway rats below the boards of Greerton homes, tracked to the nest and treated.
- BorerExit holes and powdery dust in the boards of an older Greerton or Merivale house, checked, then treated.
- CockroachesGerman cockroaches in rental kitchens across Gate Pā and Tauranga South, treated where they breed.
- Fleas and bed bugsFleas left in the carpet when a pet or a tenant moves out, treated room by room.
Greerton: village roots, post-war streets and plenty of rentals
Greerton started as a military village of 125 one-acre lots surveyed near Gate Pā, and the city later grew out and swallowed it. Today Greerton Village is one of the city's suburban shopping centres, with Greerton Park, Liston Park and Pemberton Park close by. Merivale, next door, came after the war, when developers bought six family farms and cut them into sections. Before 1952, native timber and some of the first pine framing went into houses untreated. So in a house with some age on it, small round holes with fine dust beneath them are worth a proper look before the damage reaches the joists.
Plenty of homes here are let, and more again in Merivale, Tauranga South and Gate Pā. A landlord must hand over a home with no pests at the start of each tenancy, and keep it maintained so infestations don't take hold. The Kōpūrererua Valley Reserve, 364 hectares and the only inner-city reserve in Tauranga, runs along the edge of Greerton and Gate Pā, and Yatton Park has some of the city's tallest trees. Bush, streams and big trees all give rats cover. Backyard trapping in the city began in Merivale and Matua in 2018; if the traps can't keep pace, Stu takes over.
Tips and questions for Greerton
- Check under the house in spring and summer. Borer beetles come out between October and February through holes 1 to 2 mm across, so fresh holes and little piles of dust show up then.
- Landlord with a tenant moving out? Book Stu for the gap between tenancies. Cockroaches, fleas and rodents can all be treated before the new tenant's furniture arrives.
- Run a shop or café in Greerton Village? Stu can call on a fixed round, fitted to when you trade, and leave the notes your food-safety inspector wants to see.
Stu also works nearby in Welcome Bay, Pyes Pa, Bethlehem and Otūmoetai. All suburbs
Questions from Greerton
How do I know if my Greerton house has borer?
Look for small round holes in the floorboards, skirting or subfloor timber, with fine dust underneath. Stu checks the timber himself, gives you an honest read on what he's found and puts a free price on any treatment.
Can you treat a rental between tenants?
Yes. With the house empty, Stu can treat for cockroaches, fleas and rodents room by room. Landlords and property managers get a free quote first, with nothing hidden.
Do you cover Gate Pā, Merivale and Tauranga South?
Yes. The whole south side is covered: Greerton, Gate Pā, Merivale and Parkvale, Tauranga South, Judea and Poike.
What customers say
Best people get rid fleas in carpet
Absolutely fantastic service! David and Martin was prompt, professional, and explained everything clearly. They quickly identified the issue and took care of it efficiently, with noticeable results almost immediately. Excellent after-service and support as well. Highly recommended for anyone needing reliable and thorough pest control!
Get a free quote in Greerton
Tell Stu what you’re seeing and where, and he’ll come back with a free quote.
What to send Stu
- A photo of what you found: the droppings, the bug, the holes or the nest
- Where you’ve seen or heard it
- How long it’s been going on
- Who’s at home: children, pets
- For a business: the kind of premises and your trading hours
Once it’s sent, Stu looks over what you’ve told him and any photos, then gets back to you to work out what you’ve got and give you a free quote. What he quotes is what you pay.
Thanks, we’ve got your details.
Stu will be in touch to work out what you’ve got and give you a free quote. If you’d rather talk, call 0800 164 102.