Pest control in Singapore
For HDB flats, condos, landed homes and offices. Tell us what you’re dealing with and we’ll pass it to a partner pest-control firm, which inspects, quotes and carries out the treatment.
Know the pest? Go straight to its page for the signs, the treatment options and how to prepare. Not sure, or dealing with more than one? A general treatment may suit.
Treatment by pest
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Cockroach control →
Small light-brown cockroaches, often with two dark stripes behind the head, in the kitchen, around the fridge and stove or inside cabinets. These are usually German cockroaches, which breed indoors.
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Termite control →
Mud tubes: thin tunnels of soil running up walls, along skirting, or from the floor into door frames and cabinets. Subterranean termites build them to travel between the soil and the wood they're eating.
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Bed bug treatment →
Itchy bites in lines or clusters, often on the arms, neck and shoulders, that appear after sleeping. Bites alone don't prove it's bed bugs: people react differently, and other insects bite too.
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Rodent control →
Droppings: dark and pellet-shaped, along walls, in cabinets, behind appliances or in the false ceiling. Rat droppings are bigger than a grain of rice; mouse droppings are smaller.
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Ant control →
Trails of tiny ants along skirting, worktops and window frames, often leading to food, sugar or pet bowls.
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Mosquito control →
Bites during the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. Aedes mosquitoes bite in daylight, unlike many other kinds.
General pest control
Not every job is one pest. These are the usual ways a general treatment is set up.
One-off treatment
An inspection and treatment for a problem you have now, with any follow-up visits the pest needs. Most homes start here.
Regular service
Scheduled visits, often monthly or quarterly, that inspect and treat for the common pests before they become a problem. Offices and landed homes near greenery often choose this.
Before moving in
A treatment while a home is empty, before furniture goes in, when every cabinet and corner is easy to reach.
Not sure what it is
Droppings, bites or damage you can’t identify. Describe what you’re seeing, add a photo if you can, and the firm will work out what it is on inspection.
Homes and offices
HDB flats and condos. Pests often travel between units through drains, pipes and service ducts, so treatment focuses on the kitchen, bathrooms and entry points. Common areas belong to the town council or the management corporation, and it helps to tell them if neighbours have the same problem.
Landed homes. Gardens, drains, roof spaces and a house that sits on soil mean more ways in, so treatment usually covers the outside as well as the inside, and termites deserve a regular check.
Offices. Pantries, bins, ceilings and cabling are the usual trouble spots. Work can usually be scheduled out of hours, and many offices keep a regular service. If you lease the space, involve building management.
What affects the price
We don’t publish prices. The partner firm gives you a price after an inspection, or from what you tell it when the job is simple. It depends on:
- Which pests, and how established they are.
- The size and type of property, and how many areas need treating.
- The treatment methods, and how many visits they take.
- Whether it is a one-off treatment or a regular service.
- Access, and whether the work has to be done out of hours.
Pest control and NEA licensing
In Singapore, companies that do vector control work, which covers pests such as mosquitoes, rats and cockroaches, must be registered with the National Environment Agency (NEA) as Vector Control Operators. The people doing the work must hold NEA licences or certificates. Before work starts, you can ask the firm for its registration details and check them against NEA's list of registered operators.
Questions
What does general pest control cover?
Usually the common crawling pests, such as cockroaches and ants, and often a check for rodents and mosquito breeding. Termites and bed bugs normally need their own treatment. Ask the firm exactly which pests its general treatment covers.
Do I need to be home during treatment?
Usually someone needs to let the firm in and show it the problem areas. For some treatments you’ll be asked to stay out of treated rooms for a while afterwards. The firm will tell you when it books the visit.
Is pest control safe with children and pets?
Firms choose methods and placements to suit the household, such as baits in cracks or locked stations rather than open sprays. Tell the firm about children, pets, fish tanks and anyone with asthma when you book.
What if my pest isn’t listed?
Send an enquiry anyway and describe what you’re seeing. We’ll check whether a partner firm handles it and tell you either way.
Ask for a quote
Tell us the pest, the property and roughly where it is. It takes a minute, and there's no obligation to book.
Thank you. Your enquiry is on its way.
We usually reply within one working day. We'll pass your enquiry to a partner pest-control firm, which will contact you to arrange an inspection or give you a quote.
There's nothing else you need to do. If you left something out, send another enquiry.