Borer Control Service Melbourne
Wood borers are silent destroyers—by the time you notice exit holes and powdery frass, larvae have often been tunneling for years. Our APVMA-certified technicians identify the specific borer species and apply targeted treatments to stop the damage and protect your timber long-term. Free inspections and same-day service available.
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Important: Do not sand, fill or paint over borer exit holes before a professional inspection — this conceals evidence the technician needs to identify the species and confirm whether the infestation is active or historic. An active infestation requires treatment; a historic one may not. Only a licensed inspection can tell the difference.
Melbourne’s Most Trusted Borer Control Specialists
We are a dedicated, APVMA-certified team with years of experience identifying and treating wood borer infestations in Melbourne homes, period properties and commercial premises. Anobium borers, Lyctus borers, Queensland pine borers, European house borers — we identify the species and deliver the right treatment to stop the damage and protect your timber.
APVMA-Certified Technician · Full protective gear on every job
Thousands of borer inspections completed across Melbourne — Victorian-era homes with Baltic pine subfloors, hardwood furniture, and heritage buildings. We know every species, every timber type, and the treatments that work.
Available every day of the year including weekends and public holidays. We typically dispatch a technician within a few hours of your call, any time of day or night, for urgent structural concerns.
Every treatment uses government-approved products applied by licensed technicians. We carry full public liability insurance—essential for pre-sale inspections and building compliance requirements.
We distinguish between active larvae currently tunnelling and historic damage. Treating historic damage is a waste of money; missing an active infestation costs your structure. We provide the correct answer, not the profitable one.
Free on-site inspection and a fully itemised quote before any work begins. No hidden fees, no call-out charges, and no pressure. You decide after seeing the complete scope and cost.
Every inspection includes a written report detailing species identified, affected areas, and treatment status. This is essential documentation for property sales, building inspections, and insurance purposes.
What Melbourne Residents Are Saying
Found a massive hive under our eaves on a Sunday. Martin had a technician at our door within three hours. Professional, thorough and the hive was completely removed. Outstanding service — would not hesitate to call again.
Reasonable pricing, same-day response and the job was done properly first time. They inspected our full roof cavity, not just the visible nest. The technician explained every step clearly before starting. Very professional.
My daughter is severely allergic to bee stings so I was extremely worried. Martin came the same afternoon, treated the area with great care and gave us a full prevention report. I genuinely cannot recommend them highly enough.
Borer Larvae Spend Up to Three Years Tunnelling Unseen Inside Your Timber
The exit hole is the last thing a borer does — not the first sign of a problem. By the time those small, round holes appear in your floorboards, skirting boards or furniture, the larvae have already completed years of tunnelling through the timber from the inside. Melbourne’s older housing stock, with its Baltic pine subfloors and hardwood flooring, is particularly vulnerable.
Complete Pest Control for Melbourne
Species-identified borer inspection and treatment for subfloor timbers, roof void, flooring, furniture, structural beams and decorative timber. Boric acid surface treatment, targeted insecticide application and subfloor ventilation assessment — full written report issued on every job.
How We Treat Borers — Step by Step
A precise, species-specific approach that confirms active infestation and protects your timber from future damage with full professional documentation.
Contact us 24/7. Describe signs like exit holes or frass. Do not sand or fill holes before we arrive—we need the evidence for species identification and activity confirmation.
Our technician arrives—typically same day—to inspect subfloors, roof voids, and furniture. We identify the borer species and confirm if the infestation is active or historic.
We apply APVMA-approved timber preservatives or targeted insecticides. These kill emerging adults and stop reinfestation. We also advise on moisture control in subfloors.
You receive a written report detailing species, treatment areas, and activity status. This documentation is essential for pre-sale disclosures and insurance records.
Every Season of Delay Means Another Year of Tunnelling
The borer life cycle takes up to three years to complete. If an active infestation is left untreated for one more season, another generation of larvae hatches and begins tunnelling immediately. Structural subfloor timbers in Melbourne’s older homes can be compromised beyond cost-effective repair if infestation continues unchecked. The inspection cost is negligible compared to replacing damaged flooring or structural beams.
How to Prevent Borer Infestations
Covering exit holes conceals the evidence needed to identify species and activity. It does not stop the infestation—larvae continue tunneling regardless. Always have holes inspected before making cosmetic repairs.
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Available every day across Melbourne. Same-day appointments are accepted subject to availability to ensure your structural timber is protected immediately.
Licensed technician inspecting subfloor timber for active borer infestation
Moisture is the primary condition that attracts borers to Melbourne subfloors. Improve ventilation by installing adequate vents and clearing blockages. Dry, well-ventilated timbers are significantly less attractive to wood-destroying larvae.
New timber can be treated with surface insecticides to deter adult borers from laying eggs. Paint, varnish, and polyurethane coatings also reduce susceptibility. Ensure all renovation timber is kiln-dried and treated before installation.
Antique furniture and salvaged materials are common introduction routes for borers. Inspect items for exit holes and powdery frass before bringing them inside. If you are unsure, have the item professionally inspected first.
Older Melbourne homes with Baltic pine subfloors benefit from annual professional inspections. Catching an infestation early makes treatment straightforward; left for years, it can lead to full structural timber replacement.
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Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency call-outs across all Melbourne suburbs.
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Contact Martin Pest Control Melbourne today for a free on-site inspection and upfront quote. Professional bee removal and comprehensive pest control services across all Melbourne suburbs — same-day and emergency appointments available every day of the year.