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Pest & Termite Management · Northern Rivers

Protecting local homes,from first light.

Local pest and termite management in Ballina and the Northern Rivers.

Call Gordon · 0481 017 475

Seen something that shouldn't be there?

Whether it's active termites, ants in the kitchen, rodents in the roof or pests that keep returning, the first step is working out exactly what's happening.

Select what you've noticed

Not sure what you're dealing with? Send Gordon a photo or request a callback.

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Gordon Kilby, owner of First Light Pest Management, standing beside his work ute

Owner operated

Gordon Kilby

Usually up before the pests.

20+ years in pest and termite management, and a Northern Rivers local. One person, start to finish — no call centres, no salespeople.

Call Gordon 0481 017 475

What First Light can help with

Practical pest management, without the runaround.

Homes, rentals, strata and commercial premises across the Northern Rivers.

Not sure which service you need? Call Gordon on 0481 017 475.

Termites don't wait

Small signs can point to a much bigger problem.

Termite activity is not always obvious from the outside. Mud leads, damaged timber, bubbling paint, hollow-sounding wood or unexplained movement around a property can all warrant a closer look.

With more than 20 years in pest management, Gordon can inspect the property, explain what he finds and talk you through the appropriate next step without unnecessary confusion.

Book a Termite Inspection

Found something concerning? Don't disturb the area—take a photo and give Gordon a call.

Termite mud leads and damaged plasterboard exposed in the corner of a wall inside a home

Meet the bloke behind First Light

Experienced enough to know what matters. Local enough to care.

First Light Pest Management is owned and operated by Gordon Kilby, a Northern Rivers local with more than 20 years of experience in pest and termite management.

After years working across the industry, Gordon started First Light to offer something more direct: honest advice, practical service and one experienced person looking after the job from the first phone call through to completion.

You won't be passed between a call centre, salesperson and technician. When you contact First Light, you're dealing directly with Gordon.

Call Gordon 0481 017 475
The First Light ute parked at a coastal lookout while people watch the sun rise over the ocean

Out before the sun.Every day starts the same way.

Simple from the first call.

  1. 01

    Get in touch

    Call Gordon or complete the enquiry form with a few details about what you've noticed.

  2. 02

    Understand the problem

    Gordon will ask the right questions, inspect the property where required and explain what is happening.

  3. 03

    Agree on the next step

    You'll receive a practical recommendation based on the property and the pest issue—not a generic one-size-fits-all answer.

  4. 04

    Protect the property

    The treatment is completed and Gordon will explain any ongoing prevention or follow-up required.

On the road

Out and about across the Northern Rivers.

The First Light ute parked at the Mann River Caravan Park at Jackadgery as the sun sets behind the ranges
Sunset at Jackadgery.
The First Light ute parked beneath a faded vintage Coca-Cola mural painted on a brick wall in Inverell
Old paint, still holding on.
The Mann River winding through bushland and gravel banks in northern New South Wales
The Mann, running low.
The First Light Pest Management ute parked in central Ballina near the historic clock tower

Local to the Northern Rivers

Based locally. Working across the region.

First Light Pest Management services homes, businesses and managed properties throughout Ballina and surrounding Northern Rivers communities.

  • Ballina
  • Lennox Head
  • Alstonville
  • East Ballina
  • West Ballina
  • Wollongbar
  • Wardell
  • Broadwater
  • Evans Head
  • Surrounding Northern Rivers areas

Outside these areas? Give Gordon a call and check availability.

Built on experience. Growing through local trust.

20+ years
of industry experience across residential and commercial pest management.
Direct contact
with the owner — no call centre, no handballing between staff.
Local service
throughout Ballina and the wider Northern Rivers.
Clear communication
about what was found, what it means and what happens next.

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Common questions

Good to know before you call.

Get in touch

Tell Gordon what you're dealing with.

Send through the details and a photo if you have one. For anything urgent, calling is always quickest.

Service area
Ballina and the Northern Rivers

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Call Gordon · 0481 017 475