Pest control in Nelson, from the roof space to under the floor
Borer in old villas, rats in the ceiling, wasps in the bank: Richard finds where they’re working and treats them there, for homes and businesses across Nelson, Stoke and Richmond. The inspection and quote are free.
Richard under a house when the phone goes? Someone still picks up, and he calls you back.
Roof to subfloor
Tap where you’ve found signs, then what you’ve found.
Roof space: Up through the hatch, Richard follows droppings, runs across the insulation and chewed cable to the nest, and finds the gap they came in by. He checks the rafters for borer holes and the eaves for wasps.
What have you found?
Inside: Richard works through the warm, dark gaps: behind the fridge and stove, under the sink, the pantry and the hot-water cupboard, where cockroaches hide and mice feed.
What have you found?
Under the floor: Richard goes over the piles, bearers and joists by torch for fresh borer holes and dust, and looks for droppings and nests where rats shelter.
What have you found?
Outside: Richard walks the whole section: eaves, walls, sunny banks, sheds, compost and woodpiles, for wasp traffic, ant trails and the way rats get in.
What have you found?
What sort of property?
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- Work
- Borer, rats and mice, wasps, household pests
- Area
- Nelson, Stoke and Richmond
- Experience
- 15+ years in pest control
- Quotes
- Free inspection and quote
“…Richard was exceptional solving my rodent issue and also very prompt and so reasonably priced…”
- Phone, or fill in the formPictures of what you’ve spotted help.
- Richard rings youHe asks what you’ve seen, and where.
- Free inspection and quoteRoof space, subfloor and section, then a price.
- Treated where they’re workingThen he checks back that it’s done the job.
Before you ring
What will it cost?
It depends on the pest, how long it’s been there, and how much roof space and subfloor there is to cover. Richard inspects and quotes free, so you have the price before anything is done.
Ours is an old villa. Can he get underneath?
Yes. Borer shows first under the floor, so that’s where Richard goes, torch in hand, through the subfloor hatch. Tell him where the easiest way under is.
Is it safe to wait and see?
Rats and mice keep chewing insulation and cable while they’re up there, and borer larvae work inside the timber for years before a hole shows. A look costs nothing, so there’s no reason to guess.
What happens, and how long does it take?
Richard goes through the roof space, under the floor and round the outside, shows you what he found, and quotes. Rat and mouse baits work over days, not overnight, so he comes back to check they’ve gone.
What Richard treats
Borer and rats first: the jobs that hide in the timber and the ceiling, where most people never look.
Borer treatment
Fresh holes and dust under the floor or in the roof. Nelson’s older timber homes first.
Rats and mice
Scratching in the ceiling, droppings in the pantry. Found at the nest, treated on the runs.
Wasp nests
In banks, walls, eaves and roof spaces. The nest treated, the section checked for more.
Commercial pest control
Cafés, shops, offices, schools and childcare, with a plan for each site.
Cockroaches and fleas
Kitchens, bathrooms, carpets and rentals between tenants.
Ants and spiders
Trails across the bench, webs on the eaves: treated inside and out.
Nelson’s old timber and the 1952 line
New Zealand only began treating framing timber with boron in 1952. Before that, native timber and the first radiata pine went into houses untreated, and borer larvae live inside its soft sapwood for two to four years before the beetles chew their way out.
Nelson has whole streets from those years. Elliott Street’s Edwardian villas in The Wood went up between 1913 and 1916, Seymour Avenue’s bungalows in The Brook from about 1920, and the cottages of Fountain Place and Russell Street toward the port are older again. Nelson South, Toi Toi and the Maitai have plenty of houses from the 1940s and 1950s, right around the change.
Richard gets under the floor and into the roof space, where borer show first, and checks the timber piece by piece for fresh holes and dust.
All about borer treatmentRats in the ceiling, mice in the pantry
Rats move in close to houses in winter, hungry and looking for warmth. The ship rat climbs, so it comes in over the fence, up a tree and into the roof space; the bigger Norway rat stays low, under the floor and around the compost.
Richard goes up through the hatch and under the house, finds the nest and the runs, and sets bait stations right on them. Then he shows you the gap they came in by, and checks in once the ceiling has gone quiet.
Rat and mouse control
Who you deal with
Richard3D Pest Control, based in Richmond
Richard has more than 15 years in pest control. He’s the one who comes out, gets into the roof space and under the floor, and quotes the job, and Richard and the team look after homes, rentals and businesses across Nelson, Stoke and Richmond.
He finds where they’re working, treats them there, and shows you how they got in. After the treatment he checks in to make sure it has worked. 3D Pest Control Limited is registered as a New Zealand company.
- 15+ yearsin pest control
- Based inRichmond
- Freeinspection and quote
- Homes andbusinesses
What Nelson customers say about Richard
Richard did a great job for me exterminating a wasps nest. His many years of experience certainly shone through and it was a pleasure dealing with such a personable guy, His attention to detail, punctuality and meticulous approach was exemplary.
Richard was professional, friendly and his work was neat, detailed and efficient. I would highly recommend his company and will certainly be using his services again when the need arises.
Thank you Richard for the exceptional service! You were very knowledgeable and kind!
Extremely professional service. Very effective and efficient.
From Richard’s jobs
Richard in a bee suit at the gutter line, on a wasp job. 
A wasp nest under the roof timbers, above the ceiling insulation. 
Wasps gathering on the spouting. 
A wasp nest built on the end of a pipe.
How a job runs
Tell Richard what you’ve found
Call, or send the form with a photo of the holes, droppings or nest and where you saw it.
A free inspection
Richard comes out and goes through the ceiling cavity, the subfloor and the section, to find where they’re working and how they get in.
A clear quote
He shows you what he found and quotes the treatment before any work starts.
Treated where they work
Bait stations on the runs, the nest itself, the timber the borer is in: each pest is treated where it lives.
He checks in afterwards
Once the treatment has had time to work, Richard gets back in touch to see that it has.
Really happy we went with 3D Pest Control! Richard was lovely to deal with from start to finish — prompt in making initial contact, quick to arrange an onsite quote, and able to get us booked in with a really quick turnaround to spray all the bugs away.
Richard was knowledgeable, professional and took the time to explain everything clearly. I particularly appreciated the little touches, like confirming that payment had been received and checking in afterwards to make sure everything was going well and there weren’t any issues.
Great service, great communication, and I’d happily recommend 3D Pest Control to anyone needing pest control. Thanks Richard!
What sets the price
- The pest, and how long it’s had to settle in
- The size of the house, and how much roof space and subfloor there is to cover
- Access: the ceiling hatch, the crawl space under the floor, a steep section
- How many nests, runs or rooms need treating
- Outbuildings: a garage, sleepout or shed
- For a business: the size of the premises and how often the plan calls for a visit
Homes and businesses from Atawhai to Richmond.
Book a free inspectionWhere we work
Nelson city and its suburbs, Stoke and Richmond, out to Hope, Brightwater and Wakefield. Pick your suburb for what Richard finds there most.
- Richmond7020
- Stoke7011
- Nelson South7010
- The Wood7010
- Toi Toi7010
- Maitai7010
- The Brook7010
- Britannia Heights7010
- Washington Valley7010
- Tāhunanui7011
- Bishopdale7010 / 7011
- Atawhai7010
We also cover Moana, Enner Glynn, Nayland, Monaco, Hope, Brightwater and Wakefield. All Nelson suburbs
Questions
Another question? Call 0800 166 028 or ask it on the form below.
How much does pest control cost?
Richard prices each job on what he finds: the pest, how settled in it is, the size of the house and how much roof space and subfloor there is to cover. The inspection and quote are free, so you know the price before any work starts.
Do you charge to come and look?
No. Richard’s inspection and quote are free, for homes, rentals and businesses.
Which areas do you cover?
Nelson, Stoke and Richmond: from Atawhai and the Maitai to The Brook, Tāhunanui and Bishopdale, and out to Hope, Brightwater and Wakefield.
Do you work with landlords and property managers?
Yes. A home has to be free of pests at the start of a tenancy, so the gap between tenants is a good time to book. Richard works with owners, landlords, property managers and tenants; just tell him who to arrange access with.
Can you look after our business?
Yes: cafés, shops, offices, schools, childcare centres and accommodation. Richard walks the premises with you and sets up a service plan for that site.
Will you check that it worked?
Yes. Once the treatment has had time to work, Richard checks in with you to make sure it has.
Get a free inspection and quote
Tell Richard what you’ve found and where. A photo of the holes, droppings or nest helps him see it before he comes out.
What to send Richard
- A photo of the holes, droppings or nest
- Where you’ve seen them: roof space, inside, under the floor or outside
- How long it’s been going on
- Who’s home: kids, pets, or a business open to the public
- For borer: the rough age of the house
Richard will be in touch to talk it through, then come out, inspect and quote. If you go ahead, he treats them and checks in afterwards.
Rather talk? Call 0800 166 028
Thanks, we’ve got your details.
Richard will be in touch to talk it through and set a time for the free inspection.