Is pest control the owners corporation's responsibility in Victoria?
In Victoria, the owners corporation is generally responsible for common property, which includes shared areas such as bin rooms, car parks, gardens and corridors. Lot owners are usually responsible for pests inside their own unit. Because pests move between units and common areas, owners corporations often arrange a building-wide program and coordinate unit treatments. Check your owners corporation rules for specifics.
Pest challenges for strata & body corporate
- Cockroaches moving between units through shared walls and risers
- Rats and mice in bin rooms, car parks and gardens
- Pigeons nesting on balconies, ledges and solar panels
- Bed bugs spreading between neighbouring apartments
- Getting access and consent from many residents
What your Pestor program includes
- Scheduled common area service for bin rooms, car parks, corridors and gardens
- External rodent stations around the building
- Building-wide treatments with resident notices prepared for you
- Individual unit treatments booked directly with residents
- Bird proofing for balconies, ledges and rooftop plant
- Reports for your owners corporation manager and committee
How it works
Building survey
We inspect common areas and talk to your manager about known issues.
Program and quote
A clear scope and price for committee approval.
Resident notices
We prepare notices so residents know what is happening and how to prepare.
Service and report
Scheduled treatments and a report for the manager after every visit.
Clear records for committees
Committees need to show lot owners what money is being spent on and that issues are being handled. Our reports set out what was inspected, what was found and what was done in each area, so your manager can table them at meetings.
Pests we treat for strata & body corporate
Cockroaches
Gel baiting and targeted treatment for German, Australian and smoky brown cockroaches.
Rats
Secure bait stations, trapping and roof-line proofing for black rats and Norway rats.
Mice
Tamper-resistant baiting, trapping and sealing the gaps mice use to get in.
Birds
Spikes, netting, solar panel mesh and exclusion for pigeons, mynas and sparrows.
Bed Bugs
Room-by-room treatment of mattresses, frames and furniture, with a follow-up visit to catch new hatchlings.
Termites
Inspections, pre-purchase timber pest reports, baiting systems and chemical barriers.
FAQs
Do you prepare resident notices?
Yes. We provide notices explaining the treatment, dates and any preparation residents need to do.
Can residents book their own unit treatment?
Yes. Residents can book directly, and we can align unit treatments with the common area program.
Do you service large apartment towers?
Yes. We quote large buildings after a site survey of common areas, car parks and plant rooms.