Pesteco
Customers gift jars of honey back — because Pesteco rescues bees instead of killing them.
Steve in particular shows up across wildly different job types: ground-floor Sydney apartments with cockroach pressure, a restaurant, rural fire stations, and a Darling Point apartment, and every account notes he arrives on time and explains what he's done before leaving. The bee rescue program is worth mentioning not just as a nice touch but as a practical signal — a pest control company that actively rehomes bees and publicises it is one that thinks carefully about which chemicals it uses and where, which matters if you have kids, pets, or chemical sensitivities; ask them about the gel option if that's a concern.
Their work
What it's like working with them
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“ethically sourced honey as a thank you for supporting their business and helping save and rehome bees”
“Steve arrived on time, explained everything clearly, was careful around the kids' areas and did a very thorough job”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 262 pest controls in Central Coast
Credentials & background
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About Pesteco
Pesteco runs a tight crew of named technicians — Steve, Logan, Felton, Adam, and Matthew — each praised independently across dozens of jobs, which is unusual for a pest control outfit this size and signals genuine team depth rather than a one-person show. Steve is the most frequently mentioned, handling everything from ground-floor Sydney apartments battling persistent cockroaches to rural fire stations and restaurants, and customers single him out for walking through pre- and post-treatment care step by step rather than just spraying and leaving. Logan is called out specifically for thoroughness and taking time to check inside even when the booking was for external spider treatment only, while Felton looks after commercial and worksite clients with a regularity that suggests he owns that side of the business. What sets Pesteco apart from most competitors in the category is a bee rescue and rehoming program — they partner with local beekeepers, relocate bees rather than exterminating them, and give customers a jar of their own 'Bumble & Bee' raw honey at the end of each job; it's a genuine operational commitment, not just a marketing line, and it resonates strongly with clients who care about environmental responsibility. Their work spans residential apartments and houses, commercial venues, restaurants, worksites, and community facilities, with both gel-based and spray treatments available — the gel option is specifically noted as suitable for clients with chemical sensitivities.
Best for: apartment and house cockroach and spider control with long-lasting results, clients who want a thorough walkthrough of what was treated and why, households with chemical sensitivities needing a gel-based alternative, and commercial or hospitality venues requiring reliable ongoing pest management.
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Which areas does Pesteco service?+
Pesteco is based in Erina on the Central Coast but reviews confirm jobs across a wide area including Sydney suburbs such as Darling Point, Ryde, and the CBD, as well as rural fire stations and commercial worksites. Their technicians appear to travel well beyond the immediate Central Coast region. If you're unsure whether your address is covered, it's worth calling directly — the booking and communication process is described as smooth and responsive by multiple customers.
What types of pests does Pesteco treat?+
Reviews mention cockroaches, spiders (including redbacks), mosquitoes, and general pest infestations treated across houses, apartments, restaurants, and worksites. Termite inspections are also confirmed in the reviews alongside the standard pest spray. If you have a specific pest problem not listed here, it's worth asking at booking — customers note that technicians take time to discuss the situation before starting work.
Is there a treatment option for people with chemical sensitivities?+
Yes — at least one customer specifically mentions booking the gel-based treatment because of a chemical allergy, and describes Steve as thorough with that approach. This suggests Pesteco offers gel application as an alternative to spray treatments for sensitive households. Confirm the gel option is available for your specific pest issue when you book, as not all treatment types may be suitable for every infestation.
How long do Pesteco's treatments typically last?+
Several customers report being cockroach-free for 12 months or more after a single treatment, and a number of reviewers mention returning for annual services over multiple consecutive years. One customer notes using Pesteco at a Darling Point apartment where external cockroaches stayed away 'for at least 12 months.' Results will vary by property type and pest pressure, but the annual maintenance model appears to be a common pattern among their repeat clients.
Does Pesteco work on commercial properties as well as homes?+
Yes — reviews confirm ongoing commercial work at restaurants, salons, and construction worksites, with Felton specifically handling regular site visits for at least one commercial client over an extended period. Steve is also noted for treating a restaurant and rural fire stations. Commercial clients describe the same punctuality and thoroughness that residential customers report, and Felton's worksite clients have been receiving service consistently enough to call it out by name across multiple reviews.