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 ticks?

Common signs include: Ticks on pets or family, Bite marks with surrounding redness, Pets scratching excessively, Ticks in long grass, Bandicoot or wildlife activity near the home.

What should I do before the treatment?

Mow lawns short Clear leaf litter Keep pets & family inside during treatment

How can I prevent ticks coming back?

Mow regularly Remove leaf litter Treat pets year-round Discourage wildlife (bandicoots) Trim vegetation

What areas do you inspect or treat for ticks?

Lawn edges, Garden beds, Ground cover, Shaded areas, Fence lines, Outdoor structures, Pet resting areas

Is the ticks 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 ticks?

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

Do you guarantee your ticks 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 ticks 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/Ticks

Tick Treatment Newcastle

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

Ticks are a serious concern for families with pets and young children. They latch onto skin, can cause allergic reactions and transmit diseases including tick typhus and Lyme-like illness.

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Signs you may have ticks

Ticks on pets or family
Bite marks with surrounding redness
Pets scratching excessively
Ticks in long grass
Bandicoot or wildlife activity near the home

Why ticks becomes a problem

Ticks wait on vegetation and latch onto passing hosts. The paralysis tick can be fatal to pets and cause severe reactions in humans, including tick paralysis and mammalian meat allergy (alpha-gal).

How Universal Pest Control treats ticks

Universal assesses your property, identifies high-risk vegetation and applies targeted treatment to lawn edges, garden beds, shaded areas and fence lines, plus environmental management recommendations.

Our Treatment Process

1
Property assessment
2
Identify high-risk vegetation
3
Inspect pet/resting areas
4
Inspect lawn edges & garden beds
5
Targeted treatment
6
Environmental management recommendations

What Areas We Inspect / Treat

Lawn edges
Garden beds
Ground cover
Shaded areas
Fence lines
Outdoor structures
Pet resting areas

What Customers Need To Do Before Treatment

Mow lawns short
Clear leaf litter
Keep pets & family inside during treatment

What Happens After Treatment

Keep pets and children off treated areas until dry. Treat pets with a vet-recommended tick preventative.

Prevention Advice

Mow regularly
Remove leaf litter
Treat pets year-round
Discourage wildlife (bandicoots)
Trim vegetation

Pricing

Dwelling	Standalone	Bundled
Unit	$195	$165
Townhouse	$195	$165
Single Storey	$220	$165
Double Storey	$220	$165

Units & Townhouses $195 / Single & Double Storey $220 standalone. Bundled with General Pest Spray: $165.

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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.