We’re a locally owned Cairns crew doing pest control the honest way, family-safe treatments, plain-English quotes, and a 6-month complimentary service period on every general job. No call centres, no scripts, no surprise fees.
Tropical Palms started for a simple reason: too many Cairns locals were getting rushed treatments, vague quotes and pests back inside a month. The tropics are their own beast. German cockroaches in the wet, termites working year-round, mozzies off the cane. Pest control written for a cool southern climate just doesn’t hold up here.
We don’t curate, upsell or hide behind a call centre. You get a local who turns up, explains what they’re doing, and stands behind it in writing.
So we built the company we’d want to call ourselves. Family-safe, low-tox products. Honest quotes with no surprise fees. And a 6-month complimentary service period on every general treatment, if they come back inside six months, so do we, at no charge. That’s the whole pitch.
Today we look after homes and businesses right across Cairns and Far North Queensland, from the northern beaches to the southern suburbs. We’re QBCC licensed, AEPMA members and fully insured, but mostly, we’re the crew that picks up the phone.
Kurt starts TPPM to do tropical pest control the honest way, written quotes, family-safe products, no high-pressure upsells.
We put a 6-month complimentary service period on the invoice for every general treatment, so the promise isn’t just talk.
The crew grows to cover the northern beaches and the city, residential, strata, hospitality and commercial.
A 5-star rating from 295+ Cairns locals, live Google reviews we don’t curate, edit or cherry-pick.
Four things we promise on every job, whether it’s a unit in Manunda or a restaurant on the Esplanade.
Low-tox products and clear re-entry windows. We brief you on fish tanks, allergies and the kids before we treat.
No upsells, no surprise fees, no contracts you can’t read. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Cairns locals who actually answer the phone. Same-day service where we can, and we turn up when we say we will.
We’re not done when the truck leaves. We answer the phone when you call, follow up after the job, and make sure you’re genuinely looked after.
Behind every job is a tight, local crew, from leadership and operations to client care and accounts. Get to know the people who make it all happen.
Founder & Director
Kurt is the driving force behind TPPM. As Director he sets the overall direction, focused on quality, reliability and long-term client relationships, and he believes a good business is built on trust, consistency and a team that works well together.
Business Manager
Jam is the heart of the business, keeping everything running behind the scenes. As Business Manager she looks after schedules, client enquiries and coordinating services, so every client gets a smooth, organised experience.
Accounts & Administration
Ann keeps the accounts and admin in order, handling invoices, payments and records accurately and on time. Her attention to detail keeps the business structured, so the rest of the team can focus on looking after clients.
Operations Manager
Greig runs the day-to-day operations, overseeing pre-construction services, gutter guard installations and solar mesh solutions. With a focus on organisation and quality workmanship, he keeps every project running smoothly from start to finish.
Pest Technician
Matthew loves helping homes and businesses stay pest-free, tackling every job with a smile and a keen eye for detail. Friendly, reliable, and always up for a challenge, he is committed to delivering great service with every visit.
We’re always keen to hear from good Cairns techs who care about doing the job properly.
Every general pest treatment we do is backed by a 6-month complimentary service period, printed on your invoice, not buried in fine print.
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