What is Universal Pest Control?

Universal Pest Control manages 2 data types including leads. Helps you organize, track, and share your work in 1 place for teams and solo users.

What are the signs of stored product pests?

Common signs include: Webbing or larvae in flour/cereal, Small beetles in pantry, Moths in kitchen, Holes in packaging, Larvae in rice or pet food.

What should I do before the treatment?

Dispose of infested products Empty & clean pantry shelves Provide access to storage areas

How can I prevent stored product pests coming back?

Store dry goods in sealed containers Inspect packaging before purchase Rotate stock Keep storage areas clean & dry Use bay leaves or pheromone traps as monitors

What areas do you inspect or treat for stored product pests?

Pantries, Commercial kitchens, Food storage, Warehouses, Pet-food storage, Dry goods areas

Is the stored product pests treatment safe for my family and pets?

Yes. We use the latest scientific treatments applied by licensed technicians that are safer for babies, pets and your whole family. We always communicate re-entry times clearly.

How quickly can you come out for stored product pests?

We typically book within the week. For urgent issues, call 02 4954 3838 directly and we'll prioritise your booking.

Do you guarantee your stored product pests treatment?

Yes. We stand behind our work with a service guarantee. If you have any concerns after treatment, call us and we'll make it right.

How do I book a stored product pests treatment?

You can book online, get a free quote with our quote wizard, or call us directly. We'll confirm your appointment and send a licensed technician at a time that suits you.

Pests/Stored Product Pests

Stored Product Pest Control Newcastle

Specialist treatment — not included in general spray Threat Level: Medium

Stored product pests infest dry goods — flour, rice, cereal, grains, nuts, spices and pet food. They contaminate pantries and commercial kitchens, causing waste and, in food businesses, potential compliance issues.

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Signs you may have stored product pests

Webbing or larvae in flour/cereal
Small beetles in pantry
Moths in kitchen
Holes in packaging
Larvae in rice or pet food

Why stored product pests becomes a problem

Stored product pests breed inside food packaging, contaminating entire pantries. In commercial kitchens and food storage, they threaten food safety and compliance. Infestations spread quickly between stored products.

How Universal Pest Control treats stored product pests

Universal inspects, identifies the species, traces the infestation source, removes contaminated products and applies targeted treatment to cracks and crevices where appropriate.

Our Treatment Process

1
Inspection
2
Species identification
3
Identify contaminated products
4
Trace infestation source
5
Assess shelves/storage areas
6
Crack & crevice inspection
7
Sanitation recommendations
8
Removal recommendations
9
Targeted treatment where appropriate
10
Monitoring
11
Prevention strategy

What Areas We Inspect / Treat

Pantries
Commercial kitchens
Food storage
Warehouses
Pet-food storage
Dry goods areas

What Customers Need To Do Before Treatment

Dispose of infested products
Empty & clean pantry shelves
Provide access to storage areas

What Happens After Treatment

Universal provides prevention and monitoring advice to keep stored product pests out for good.

Prevention Advice

Store dry goods in sealed containers
Inspect packaging before purchase
Rotate stock
Keep storage areas clean & dry
Use bay leaves or pheromone traps as monitors

Pricing

Quoted onsite. Pricing depends on the extent of infestation and treatment required.

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Service Coverage

Pest control service areas across Newcastle & the Hunter

Universal Pest Control services five core regions across NSW. Find your suburb below — each has its own dedicated local pest control page with tailored information and pricing.