Professional Pest Control - Auckland

08/04/2026

It’s that time of year once again.

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29/01/2026

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16/11/2025

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🛑 Auckland Hornet Alert: Two More Nests Found – Public Urged to Stay Vigilant 🛑

Auckland has been hit with another worrying development as two more yellow-legged hornet nests have been discovered on the North Shore, adding to growing concerns about this invasive and highly destructive species. Found just over 100 metres apart in Glenfield, the nests were small but active — each containing a queen, and one already showing signs of emerging worker hornets. This confirms the species is attempting to establish itself, making early detection absolutely crucial.

The yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) is a serious threat to New Zealand’s environment. It aggressively preys on honeybees, native bees, and other pollinators — posing a huge risk to our biodiversity and agricultural sector. New Zealand is one of the few countries in the world still free from this species, and keeping it that way depends on fast reporting and community awareness.

Authorities have deployed dozens of staff and traps across Glenfield and Birkdale, but they can’t search every corner alone. That’s where everyday Kiwis come in.

If you spot a hornet, a nest, or anything suspicious — DO NOT approach it. These hornets can be aggressive when disturbed.

Instead, report it immediately by calling
📞 0800 809 966 (Biosecurity NZ Pest & Disease Hotline).

Clear photos or an exact location help enormously.

Let’s work together to protect our wildlife, our bees, and our way of life.

23/10/2025

Please be on the lookout for hornets. A queen yellow-legged hornet was discovered in Glenfield on 17 October. It has been dealt with, but this is the first queen that has been found in NZ, after two males were found earlier in the year in Albany and Grafton.
Hornets are dangerous, so please keep your distance.
Please report any possible hornets or nests to: 0800 809 966

Here's the press release from Ministry for Primary Industries:

Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield.

The nest was removed swiftly by biosecurity officers on 17 October, addressing the immediate threat of a colony establishing, says Mike Inglis, North commissioner, Biosecurity New Zealand.

However, with summer approaching, any undetected nests could be a biosecurity risk.

"This is the first time we’ve found a queen yellow-legged hornet in New Zealand," Mr Inglis says.

"We responded quickly to this threat, but we need the public’s help to eliminate any further risk."

Two male yellow-legged hornets were spotted earlier this year in the Auckland suburbs of Grafton and Albany.

"New Zealand is fortunate to be free of hornet populations, and we want it to stay that way," Mr Inglis says.

The yellow-legged hornet is a biosecurity concern due to its potential impact on honeybee and wild bee populations.

"It is a highly adaptable predator with a broad diet, primarily feeding on bees, wasps, and flies, but also ripe fruit and flower nectar, posing a risk to growers. It may compete with native insects and birds for food, and it has a painful sting."

Members of the public are asked to report any sightings of suspected hornets or hornet nests online at report.mpi.govt.nz or by calling Biosecurity New Zealand’s exotic pest and disease hotline on 0800 809 966.

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Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield. The nest was removed swiftly by biosecurity officers on 17 October, addressing th...

19/08/2025

Very wet and cold day here in East Auckland. Started the day with an internal spray before the weather really closed in.
Had a bit of help from one of our younger smaller customers 🐇 and work supervised by the family cat 🐈

25/05/2025

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26/09/2024

Better weather is upon us and it only 9 weeks to Christmas 🎅 so if you’re wanting a spray before the festive season then give us a call and get booked in. Appointments and going fast.

03/09/2024

Service, Service, Service - Wins every time

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5:15 PM 3/09/2024 by Lorraine (Waiheke)
Fabulous Service have used Duncan and his team for years would not use anyone else.
They are Professional, timely and courteous.💫

23/08/2024

Professional Pest Control - where the multinationals come to die 💀
You cannot beat quality of service. It wins over the clients every time regardless of how big and powerful you are.

08/08/2024

Some of you would have seen the the tragic news this morning in the media which highlights the dangers of DIY pest control. A woman suffered a terrible loss, and her cats went through unnecessary suffering because her partner used Ripcord for pest control without reading the instructions, while she was pregnant and the pets were indoors.

This incident underscores the importance of using professional pest control services. Unlicensed and uninsured individuals frequently misuse chemicals, risking the lives of both pets and people. Reputable suppliers require proof of qualifications before releasing pest control products, but not all suppliers are as diligent.

As a professional organisation, we do not use Alphacypermethrin in our treatments. Additionally, we will not spraying inside homes where we are aware of an ongoing pregnancy or a child under the age of 6 months. These precautions are self-imposed safeguards, not mandated by industry or government regulations. We also ensure that no people or pets are present during indoor treatments and enforce a minimum 4-hour exclusion period post-treatment.

Please prioritise the safety and well-being of your family and pets when considering pest control at home or work. Pest management chemicals are safe when handled, used, and applied by qualified technicians with the necessary safety equipment and protocols.

Ensure your chosen pest management company is properly qualified (Level 3 in Urban Pest Management), insured, and ideally a member of PMANZ (Pest Management Association NZ).

Cat breeder Cerelia Howarth lost a cat and five kittens after her home was sprayed with insecticide, and wants to warn others.

20/04/2024

German Cockroach (Blattella Germanica)

The adult German cockroach is a mid brown cockroach, easily identified by the two dark vertical stripes on its pronotum (the shield behind its head). The young cockroaches (nymphs) are a darker brown / black, but with the same vertical stripes.

These pest will enter your home in packaging, hiding in the corrugations within cardboard or in visitors bags and brought in from homes already infected or in second hand electrical items.

German Cockroaches may spread a range of diseases including salmonella, staphylococcus and streptococcus. The cockroach can also harbor viruses such as the polio-virus. They will infest kitchens or any electrical equipment that provides them with heat & moisture and in due course will cause damage to the electrical circuits and in extreme cases, cause shorting and fire.

The German Cockroach can develop from egg to adult in as as little as 57 days during times of increased temperatures. The female carries an egg sack that can contain up to 50 eggs and will carry as many as 24 baby cockroaches under her wings once hatched.

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25/03/2024

It goes from bad to worse 🤮

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