Broker-arranged
Insurance for pest controllers
Insurance for pest controllers and fumigators: public liability for the homes and businesses you treat, professional indemnity for inspection reports, and cover for your vehicle and equipment. A licensed broker arranges it.
- Pesticide licensing explained
- One short form, then a licensed broker takes it from there
What insurance do pest controllers need?
Public liability is the core cover, because you apply chemicals in other people’s homes and businesses. If you write timber pest inspection reports, professional indemnity covers claims about what a report missed. Pest control is arranged through a broker, because pesticide work needs specialist cover.
Licensing in NSW
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| EPA licence | You need a licence from the NSW Environment Protection Authority to work with pesticides as a pest management technician. |
| Training | Three units from a registered training organisation, covering managing pests with and without pesticides, and maintaining equipment and pesticide storage. |
| Term | A pest management technician licence is valid for five years. |
| Other states | Each state licenses pest management. Check your state regulator. |
The covers pest controllers usually hold
| Cover | Why |
|---|---|
| Public liability | Injury or property damage from a treatment, subject to the policy’s chemical terms. |
| Professional indemnity | Claims that an inspection report missed damage. |
| Commercial vehicle | The ute and its fitted equipment. |
| Tools and equipment | Sprayers, foggers and equipment. |
| Workers compensation | Once you employ technicians. |
How to get pest control cover through us
Pest controller insurance questions
Do pest controllers need public liability?
It covers injury or property damage claims from your treatments. Clients, strata managers and builders commonly require it.
Do I need a licence for pest control in NSW?
Yes. The NSW EPA licenses pest management technicians, after three units of training. The licence lasts five years.
Do pest inspectors need professional indemnity?
If you write timber pest inspection reports, PI covers claims that a report missed damage.
Why is pest control arranged by a broker?
Pesticide work needs specialist cover, so a licensed broker reviews your treatments and arranges suitable quotes.
Does my vehicle insurance cover my spray rig?
Fitted equipment may need to be listed. Tell the insurer what’s on the vehicle.
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