About Us
The Local Guys – Pest Control is a family-built franchise established in 2019. From humble beginnings in Adelaide, South Australia, The Local Guys offers pest control services nationwide to offer all states and territories quality pest control solutions.
We are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer services, pest control services, transparency and convenience for all of our customers, with a simple start-to-finish process designed to give you complete peace of mind!
The Local Guys Pest Control team have been in the pest control industry for over a decade. Over the 10+ years, we have had many successes, including:
- We were the winner of five Excellence in Business awards in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
- Our business has grown 100% year on year since starting.
- We have a well-established client base who provide repeat business.
- We have good relationships with our suppliers, meaning we can access equipment and materials at favourable rates.
- Our brand is well-known, trusted and respected in the area.
- We have been featured in business magazine articles and on national news segments.
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Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Therefore, allowing franchise partners to serve their clients with passion and excellence.
Our Core Values
Family
Team
Crusade
Giving Back
Fear Not
Failure
Never Give Up
Source of Good
People
Excellence In The Ordinary
Self-Employed Mentality
Serve The Market
Our Divisional Franchise Partners: Meet Shaun & Renee Goulding
Prior to The Local Guys – Pest Control, Shaun Goulding worked in the motor vehicle industry as a member of the assembly body shop for Holden. When Holden announced its closure in South Australia, Shaun was made redundant in 2016. Seeking a new career, Shaun and his wife Renee used his redundancy package to invest into a pest control franchise. They knew the benefits of the pest control industry, such as the high profit margins, in addition to the stability and flexibility that a franchise could provide him and his family.
A Decade of Experience: Meet Jarrad Goulding & Stacey Goulding
Jarrad Goulding and Stacey Goulding are the driving forces behind The Local Guys brand.
Prior to The Local Guys, Jarrad and Stacey both worked in various job roles. Jarrad travelled the world and experienced a range of opportunities until he found his passion in the service-based industry over 10 years ago. Stacey worked as a qualified accountant at a reputable firm.
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About Our Technicians
At The Local Guys – Pest Control, all technicians are Franchise Partners. This means you are working with the owner of a small business local to your area, rather than just an employee. As a result, our technicians take pride in their business and are dedicated to providing the highest quality service possible to their clients.
All of our pest control technicians are required to have a current:
- Police Clearance Check
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- First Aid Certificate
- Full Pest Control Licencing to Operate
- Driver’s Licence and Branded Vehicle
- Gun Licence (where required)
- Working Safely at Heights Certificate (where required)
All technicians are uniformed and have $20,000,000 in Public Liability Insurance.
Meet Our Support Centre Team
Meet the incredible Support Centre Team at The Local Guys. They're not your typical support crew; they're your friendly neighbours in the franchise family, always ready to make you feel right at home with a genuine commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Our Support Centre Team is the backbone of The Local Guys. They are known for their friendly demeanor and dedication to delivering exceptional customer service. When you connect with them, you can expect a warm and welcoming experience, as they assist you in a professional and efficient manner.
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Giving Back
At The Local Guys Pest Control, we believe in paying it forward, one meal at a time! We understand that business is important, however, we also believe it is important to give back to those in need. Every time we complete a pest control job for any of our clients, we donate $5 to World Vision Australia! This has been one of our practices since the beginning of The Local Guys brand and as a result we been fortunate enough to donate thousands of dollars to a wonderful cause. For more Information: Terms and Conditions