Termite Control Melbourne
Termites detected in your Melbourne home or business? Martin Pest Control delivers AS3660.2-compliant termite inspections, colony elimination and lasting barrier or baiting protection — APVMA-certified products, accredited technicians, full written reports. If you have found termites, do not disturb them, break open the damaged timber or spray them with insecticide — disturbing an active termite workings causes the colony to abandon that area and establish new attack points elsewhere in the structure, making treatment significantly harder and more expensive. Put something over the area to keep it dark and undisturbed, and call us immediately. Every hour matters.
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Critical Warning: Termite damage is not covered by home and contents insurance in Australia — it is classified as a maintenance issue, not an insurable event. The average termite damage claim in Victoria exceeds $10,000 and severe infestations regularly reach $100,000 or more in structural repair costs. 1 in 3 Melbourne properties faces a termite attack at some point. An annual inspection under AS3660.2 is the only way to detect an infestation before the damage becomes catastrophic.
Melbourne's Most Trusted Termite Control Specialists
We are a dedicated, APVMA-certified team with years of experience inspecting and treating termite infestations across greater Melbourne — period homes in inner suburbs, new builds in growth corridors, commercial premises and body corporate buildings. Coptotermes acinaciformis, Schedorhinotermes intermedius, Nasutitermes species — we identify the species, locate the colony and apply the treatment that eliminates it permanently and protects the structure from future attack.
APVMA-Certified Technician · Full protective gear on every job
Every inspection follows Australian Standard AS3660.2 — the mandatory standard for termite inspection in existing buildings. We inspect all accessible areas including subfloor, roof void, internal rooms, external perimeter and garden structures, using moisture meters and thermal imaging where required. A full written inspection report is provided after every job.
Available every day of the year. A live termite infestation is a structural emergency — the longer the colony feeds uninterrupted, the greater the damage and the higher the repair cost. We prioritise active infestation jobs and dispatch a technician the same day wherever possible.
Every treatment uses only APVMA-approved termiticides applied by accredited, fully licensed technicians. We carry full public liability insurance and all treatment documentation meets the standards required for insurance claims, property sale disclosures and building warranty compliance.
We use non-repellent liquid termiticide barriers and slow-acting colony baiting systems — or a combination of both — depending on the species, infestation severity and property construction type. Non-repellent products cannot be detected by termites, so they transfer the termiticide through the colony to the queen, eliminating the nest from the inside. Repellent barriers keep termites out of a structure but do not kill the colony.
Free on-site inspection and a fully itemised written proposal before any treatment begins. No hidden fees, no call-out charges, no pressure. You receive a complete scope and cost in writing — including treatment method, product used, warranty period and recommended inspection schedule — before you make any decision.
Every termite treatment includes a full written service report, a treatment warranty and a recommended annual inspection schedule. Chemical barriers carry multi-year warranties aligned to the product used. If termite activity is detected in the protected zone within the warranty period, we return and re-treat at no additional cost.
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.
Termite Damage Is Not Covered by Home Insurance in Australia. 1 in 3 Melbourne Properties Will Face a Termite Attack.
A single Coptotermes acinaciformis colony can contain over one million workers — consuming the equivalent of a structural bearer every three months without any visible external signs.
Complete Pest Control for Melbourne
AS3660.2-compliant termite inspections, active colony treatment, chemical barrier installation, in-ground and above-ground baiting systems, pre-purchase termite inspections, new construction protection and annual monitoring programs — for homes, investment properties and commercial premises across all Melbourne suburbs.
How We Eliminate Termites — Step by Step
A compliant, colony-targeted approach that eliminates the infestation and protects your structure from re-attack — from your first call through to your written report, warranty and ongoing inspection schedule.
Contact us any time — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tell us where you have found termites, what you have seen — mud leads, damaged timber, swarmers — and your address. Do not break open damaged timbers, spray the area with insecticide or attempt to block termite entry points. Cover the area to keep it dark and call us immediately — disturbing an active infestation relocates the colony and significantly increases treatment complexity.
Our accredited inspector completes a thorough AS3660.2-compliant inspection of all accessible areas — subfloor, roof void, internal rooms, external perimeter, garden timbers and fencing. We use moisture meters and thermal imaging to detect concealed activity and assess damage extent. A full written inspection report is provided the same day.
We apply the treatment solution most appropriate for the species, construction type and infestation extent — non-repellent liquid termiticide applied to soil zones around the structure, in-ground baiting stations installed at the perimeter, above-ground bait stations placed directly on active workings, or a combination. Treatment is fully documented and a written warranty is issued on completion.
We provide a full written treatment report, issue the treatment warranty and set up your annual inspection schedule. Annual inspections under AS3660.2 are required to maintain chemical barrier warranties and to detect any new termite activity before it progresses to structural damage. We contact you each year when your inspection is due.
Melbourne's Warm, Humid Summers Drive Termite Swarming and Colony Expansion From October Through March — the Most Dangerous Window for Unprotected Properties.
Coptotermes acinaciformis — Melbourne's most destructive termite species — swarms from established nests on warm, humid evenings from late spring through summer. Alates (winged reproductives) found inside a building are a direct signal that an established colony is active in or adjacent to the structure. Every month without treatment is additional structural damage. Act immediately.
How to Reduce Termite Risk on Your Melbourne Property
AS3660.2 recommends annual termite inspections for all Melbourne properties — and more frequent inspections for higher-risk properties including those with previous termite history, those in high-activity areas such as Melbourne's inner east and outer suburban growth corridors, and properties with significant timber construction. Skipping even one annual inspection gives an undetected colony an additional twelve months of uninterrupted feeding.
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Available every day including public holidays. Same-day appointments accepted subject to availability across all Melbourne suburbs.
Licensed technician carrying out a professional termite inspection
A non-repellent liquid termiticide barrier applied to the soil around and beneath a building's footprint is the most comprehensive and widely used termite protection method in Melbourne. Termites cannot detect non-repellent products — they pass through the treated zone and transfer the termiticide to nest mates and the queen, collapsing the colony. Modern barriers provide protection for 8 years or more and carry manufacturer-backed structural warranties when applied by accredited technicians.
In-ground baiting stations installed around the perimeter serve two purposes — they intercept foraging termites before they reach the structure, and the slow-acting bait is carried back to the colony, eliminating the nest. Baiting systems are particularly well suited to Melbourne properties where soil conditions or construction type make full liquid barrier application difficult — slab-on-ground homes, heritage properties and split-level constructions.
Subterranean termites — including Coptotermes acinaciformis — require moist soil to survive and thrive. Leaking pipes under slabs, poor subfloor ventilation, blocked drains and persistently wet soil against footings are the primary conditions that draw termite colonies towards residential structures in Melbourne. Resolving moisture issues does not eliminate a termite risk but it significantly reduces the attractiveness of the site to foraging colonies.
A pre-purchase termite inspection is the single most important step any Melbourne property buyer can take before exchange of contracts. Termite damage is not disclosed in standard vendor statements and is not covered by insurance after purchase — if you settle on a property with an active or prior termite infestation, the full repair cost becomes yours. Our pre-purchase inspections follow AS3660.2 and provide the documentation you need for informed negotiation or contract withdrawal.
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Contact Martin Pest Control Melbourne today for a free on-site inspection and written proposal. AS3660.2-compliant termite inspections, colony treatment and lasting barrier or baiting protection for homes, investment properties and commercial premises across all Melbourne suburbs — same-day appointments available every day of the year.