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 runaround.
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, itemised quotes in writing. 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, 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 founds TPPM and runs it on his own: a ute, a licence, and a standard. Tropical pest control done the honest way, with written quotes, family-safe products and no high-pressure upsells.
Word got around, and the bookings started coming in faster than one person could keep up with. Kurt brought Jamaine in to manage operations so every call, quote and job stayed on top of.
What started as a handful of jobs became a booked-out week across the northern beaches and the city, so the crew grew to keep up: homes, rentals, strata, hospitality and commercial.
A 5-star rating from 300+ Cairns locals, live Google reviews we don’t curate, edit or cherry-pick. The team keeps growing; the standard hasn’t moved.
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 lock-in contracts, no jargon. Clear, itemised quotes in writing before any work starts.
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, follow up after the job, and if we’ve seen high pest activity we check in around four weeks later to make sure it’s settled.
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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