Are pest control treatments safe for children and pets?

Yes. All Gladiator treatments use Australian-approved products that are safe once dry. We take extra care around kids, pets and sensitive areas to keep your home protected without risk.

Do I need to leave the house during a treatment?

Usually not. For most services you can stay home — we’ll simply ask you to step outside briefly while we spray, especially if you have pets or young children.

How long does a pest treatment last?

Most treatments protect your home for three to six months, depending on the pest and property type. Regular maintenance keeps barriers strong all year round.

How often should I book pest control?

Homes typically need one visit a year, while businesses or strata complexes often schedule quarterly services for continuous protection.

Can you help with urgent pest problems?

Yes. We offer fast response appointments for urgent infestations or visible pest activity — including after-hours where needed.

What areas do you service?

We cover Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and the Sutherland Shire, including Bondi, Bronte, Cronulla, Caringbah, Miranda, and Gymea Bay.

What types of properties do you service?

Gladiator works with homes, businesses, strata buildings, schools, cafés, offices, and more. Each service is tailored to your environment.

Are your technicians licensed and insured?

Yes. Every technician holds a current NSW pest management licence and full insurance, following strict safety and environmental standards.

How can I prepare my home or business before a treatment?

Just tidy benchtops, store food, and move small items from walls. We’ll give simple prep steps before we arrive — nothing complicated.

What should I do after a pest treatment?

Let treated surfaces dry before cleaning and keep windows open for ventilation. We’ll leave clear after-care instructions specific to your service.

How soon will I see results?

Most people notice a reduction within days. Some pests take up to two weeks to fully clear, depending on nesting sites and product type.

What’s included in a general pest treatment?

A standard service targets ants, cockroaches, spiders, and silverfish using sprays, dusts, and perimeter barriers inside and outside your property.

Are your treatments environmentally friendly?

Yes. We use modern, low-toxicity products that are safe for people and pets but tough on pests — all compliant with Australian environmental standards.

Do you offer ongoing maintenance plans?

Absolutely. We provide flexible treatment plans — quarterly, bi-annual, or annual — for homes, strata, and commercial properties.

Do you provide reports or compliance certificates?

Yes. All commercial and strata clients receive digital service reports and compliance records after every visit.

How can I prevent pests from coming back?

Seal entry gaps, store food properly, fix leaks, clean bin areas, and keep garden beds or mulch away from walls. We’ll share custom prevention tips after each treatment.

What if pests return after treatment?

If you notice activity soon after we’ve treated, get in touch — our service guarantee includes reassessment and re-treatment if needed.

How much does pest control cost?

Costs vary by property size and pest type, but we’ll always give a clear, upfront quote before work begins — no hidden fees.

Do you provide pest control for rentals or end-of-lease requirements?

Yes. We regularly perform end-of-lease pest control for tenants and landlords, including flea and general treatments.

Why choose Gladiator Pest Solutions?

Because we combine proven expertise with genuine local care. We’re not a franchise — we’re a Sydney-based, family-run team protecting homes and businesses with calm professionalism and lasting results.

Protect Your Business This Summer From Pests

Summer is a busy time for Sydney businesses. Cafés and restaurants are full, warehouses are moving stock quickly and clinics and offices are running at full capacity.

It is also when pests are at their most active.

For any business that handles or stores food, or welcomes the public, a stray cockroach or mouse is more than an inconvenience. It can become a health risk and a reputational problem.

A planned, professional pest management program helps keep things under control.

Why summer is high risk for businesses

Warm, humid weather and heavier foot traffic create the perfect environment for pests such as cockroaches, ants, flies and rodents.

Common summer risk factors include:

Food and spills that attract insects
Warm, busy bin areas
Open doors, roller doors and loading docks
Increased deliveries and waste

Reacting only when pests are seen is rarely enough. For food businesses in particular, prevention is part of good practice.

Gladiator Pest Solutions team treating and protecting Sydney restaurant

Working with HACCP requirements

Gladiator Pest Solutions works with industrial and commercial clients to build pest management programs that support HACCP and other food safety systems.

A HACCP-aligned pest control program will usually include:

A site assessment to identify risks in food handling and storage areas
A treatment and monitoring schedule that fits your operation and trading hours
Use of suitable products and application methods for sensitive environments
Clear documentation that shows what has been inspected, treated and found

This gives you practical protection from pests and confidence for audits and inspections.

Insect and rodent control for commercial sites

Most commercial pest plans consider both insects and rodents.

Typical targets include:

Cockroaches in kitchens, store rooms and staff areas
Ants around food prep, dishwashing and waste stations
Flies in food service and waste areas
Rodents around loading docks, roof voids, wall cavities and cool rooms

A thorough program brings together:

Targeted treatments in known harbourage areas
Exclusion work where possible to reduce access points
Monitoring devices that track activity over time
Simple education for staff so issues are reported early

Rodent mapping and activity reporting

Rodents are a major focus for many food and industrial sites.

Gladiator Pest Solutions can provide rodent mapping and activity reporting that makes it easy to see:

Where bait stations and monitoring points are located
Which areas are showing activity and which are clear
Trends over time so you can see if pressure is rising or falling

This kind of reporting is useful for internal health and safety records and supports HACCP and other compliance requirements. It also helps fine-tune the program so attention is focused where it is needed most.

Planning ahead for summer

The best time to think about pests is before your busy season begins.

If you manage a café, restaurant, warehouse, clinic or office, it can help to ask:

When was your last full commercial pest control service?
Do you have up-to-date records of inspections and treatments?
Are there any recurring pest issues that are managed informally but not yet addressed in your plan?

A structured pest management program helps protect staff, customers, stock and reputation. Gladiator Pest Solutions can review your current setup and design a program that suits the way your business actually operates.

FAQs

How often should my business have pest control in summer?
It depends on your risk level and type of business. Many food and industrial sites benefit from monthly or bi-monthly visits in warmer months, while lower-risk offices may need less frequent services.

Can pest control be done outside trading hours?
Yes. Treatments can be scheduled before opening, after closing or in quieter periods so your operations are not disrupted.

Is a HACCP pest program only for large sites?
No. Smaller cafés, restaurants and food storage sites can also benefit from HACCP-aligned pest control. The principles are the same; the scale is simply adjusted.

Do I really need rodent mapping and reporting?
For food and industrial sites, mapping and reporting create transparency. They make it easier to show due diligence to auditors and help track problem areas over time.