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Borer Control

Safeguarding Your Wood Structures with Expert Borer Control Solutions

Borers are wood-destroying pests that can cause significant structural damage to homes and businesses. These insects burrow into timber, feeding on it and weakening its integrity. Left untreated, borer infestations can result in costly repairs and create safety hazards. Borer control requires specialized expertise to ensure the complete eradication of these destructive pests.

Health and Economic Risks of Borer Infestations

• Structural Weakening: Borers eat away at wooden beams and floors, causing structural instability.
• Expensive Repairs: Damage caused by borers can lead to costly repair and replacement of wood structures.
• Decreased Property Value: Homes with a history of borer infestations may see a drop in market value.
• Fire Hazards: Compromised wooden structures increase the risk of fire due to weakened beams.
• Allergic Reactions: Dust and debris from borer activity can cause allergic reactions or respiratory issues.
• Furniture Damage: Borers can ruin wooden furniture, making restoration expensive or impossible.
• Noise Pollution: Borers create a persistent sound while burrowing, which can disturb your peace.
• Wood Rot Acceleration: The presence of borers accelerates the decay of untreated or moist wood.
• Increased Pest Attraction: Damaged wood can attract other pests, worsening the infestation problem.

Spot and Address Borer Infestations Early 

• Exit Holes: Small round or oval holes in timber surfaces where adult borers emerge.
• Sawdust (Frass): Fine, powdery sawdust accumulating beneath wooden structures or furniture.
• Creaking or Hollow Sounds: Tap wood structures to listen for hollow sounds indicating internal damage.
• Discoloration: Darkening or yellowing of wood can signal the presence of borers.
• Surface Tunnels: Visible tunnels or grooves along the surface of wood indicate active infestation.
• Droppings: Small piles of droppings near wood surfaces may suggest borer activity.
• Cracked Wood: Unexplained cracks or splits in wooden furniture or structures.
• Presence of Larvae: Finding small larvae within wood crevices, as borers primarily exist in the larval stage.
• Weakening Joints: Furniture or wooden structures becoming loose or unstable due to borer damage.
• Visible Borers: Spotting live adult borers around the property is a clear sign of infestation.

Instant Pest Control offers specialized borer control services across Australia. Our expert team is equipped with the latest techniques to detect and eradicate borers, protecting your property and investment. Don’t let borers weaken your home or business—contact us today for a thorough inspection and professional treatment plan.