Pest Inspections* From $330 + GST 

Termites (commonly known as white ants) are one of the most destructive pests in Australia. They cause millions of dollars damage to homes and structures throughout Melbourne and Victoria every year, which is why termite protection is so important.  According to CSIRO 1 in 3 homes will be affected by termites within the economic life of the structure. Termites are found in Melbourne and throughout all of Victoria, all too often, the presence of these home invaders goes undetected until damage is discovered by chance. This damage is not covered by most insurance companies, therefore it’s best to ensure all preventative termite protection methods have been established. Regular inspections, prevention methods and termite treatments are essential for protecting your property from these destructive pests.

Lyctine borers (lyctid or powder post beetles) in the family Bostryciidae are the most common borer attacking seasoned hardwoods throughout Australia, Lyctus brunneus is the most commonly found borer located in home inspections found in roofing timbers and requires no treatment if attack is extensive replacement of affected timbers is required.  The eat the sap wood portion of hardwood timbers  The Timber Marketing Act – prohibits framing timbers being sold for use in buildings if more than 25 % of perimeter of any cross section with lyctid susceptible sapwood or more than 50 per cent of any face or edge at any cross section comprises lyctid susceptible sapwood.  Lyctus borer as such rarely affect the structural strength of buildings and as such no treatment is required in extreme cases replacement of affected timbers is essential