Specialist insurance for pest management professionals.
PestGuard is a specialist insurance solution arranged by Aviso Specialty* for licensed pest managers, termite professionals, and pest control businesses across Australia who work with chemicals, inspections, termite treatments, and long-term treatment guarantees.
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Specialist cover for pest management risks.
Pest management businesses face risks that standard business insurance may not fully address.
Claims can arise from chemical application, accidental property damage, ineffective termite treatment, inspection reports, missed evidence of timber pests, or allegations made years after work was completed.
PestGuard is designed to help pest control businesses access insurance cover for the practical, technical and professional risks they face every day.
Who PestGuard supports.
PestGuard can support licensed pest management businesses involved in:
General urban pest control.
Termite management for new construction, including AS 3660.1 work
Termite management for existing buildings, including AS 3660.2 work.
Timber pest inspections including AS 4349.3 work.
Chemical application & Treatment programs.
Pest inspection reporting & treatment recommendations.
General urban pest control.
Termite management for new construction, including AS 3660.1 work
Termite management for existing buildings, including AS 3660.2 work.
Diverse cover options available
Covers claims where a pest inspection, report, or treatment is alleged to be inadequate, ineffective, or incorrectly performed. This can include legal defence costs and compensation claims made years after the original work was completed.
Covers injury or property damage caused during pest control activities, including chemical application, drilling, accidental contamination, or damage caused while working at a client’s premises.
Covers pest control chemicals while being transported between jobs, including spills, leaks, or accidents during transit.
Covers pest control equipment, spray units, testing tools, and machinery if they are stolen, damaged, or lost.
Cover options may be available for business vehicles, premises, and other assets used in the operation of your pest management business.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications.
Applicants are expected to hold recognised arboriculture qualifications and Applicants are expected to hold relevant pest management licences, training units, and practical field experience appropriate to the services they provide.
This includes compliance with Australian Standards, safe chemical handling requirements, and any state or territory licensing obligations relevant to pest control, termite management, and timber pest inspection work.
Request a quick quote.
Complete the form below and we’ll review your details and provide available cover options, indicative pricing where possible, and next steps. No obligation to proceed.
Speak to our team on 1300 509 548
Insurance crafted for pest management professionals. Whether you’re treating pests, inspecting timber, managing termites, transporting chemicals, or preparing reports, we’ll help you find the right cover to protect your business.
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