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BORER PEST CONTROL

Is Borer invading your home or business? Take a deep breath; you’ve come to the right place. Our experienced specialists use a variety of effective treatments designed to eliminate them quickly and effectively. We provide tailored treatments that address your specific borer problem, giving you peace of mind and a pest-free environment. Once the borer problem has been solved, preventative measures can be put in place to ensure that they don’t return.

Our office is located in Kapiti and our technicians are employed by us and are locals in their areas of Kapiti, Wellington and Palmerston North. This allows us to deliver pest control to you in Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Otaki, Levin, Foxton, Bulls and Feilding.

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Common borer Species

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BORER SERVICE STEPS

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

If you’re seeing Borer in or around your home or business, it’s likely the sign of an infestation. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate – The Pest Man is here to protect your property and ensure the health and safety of everyone around you. Fill out the form below or call us at 0800 737 810

2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Our pest control technicians possess the knowledge, experience, and tools required to eliminate pests from your home or business effectively and safely. Attempting to treat Borer infestations on your own can be risky and often fails to fully resolve the problem.

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

Our pest control experts at The Pest Man will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify all areas where borer may be present. Based on our findings, we will develop a customised treatment plan tailored to your specific situation.

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

If you’re seeing borer in your home or business, it’s likely the sign of an infestation. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate – The Pest Man is here to protect your property and ensure the health and safety of everyone around you. Fill out the form below or call us at 0800 737 810

2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Our pest control technicians possess the knowledge, experience, and tools required to eliminate pests from your home or business effectively and safely. Attempting to treat borer infestations on your own can be risky and often fails to fully resolve the problem.

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

Our pest control experts at The Pest Man will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify all areas where borer may be present. Based on our findings, we will develop

a customised treatment plan tailored to your specific situation.

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

COMMERCIAL PEST SOLUTIONS

INTEGRATED BORER SOLUTIONS

As a business owner, safeguarding the health and safety of your employees and customers is paramount. Borer infestations can not only pose significant health risks but also damage property and tarnish your reputation. The Pest Man offers expert commercial pest control services with customised solutions to prevent and eliminate borer infestations, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for everyone.

Our comprehensive approach includes regular inspections and treatments, maintaining a pest-free workplace, and protecting your business from potential damage. Investing in The Pest Man's commercial pest control services is a strategic decision for the long-term success and reputation of your business. borer

Discover more about our services by call us at 0800 737 810 today.

COMMON BORER QUESTIONS

Why choose professional borer control over DIY?

Choosing professional borer control over DIY methods ensures comprehensive and effective treatment. Professionals have the expertise to identify the extent of the infestation and use specialised treatments that are safe and more effective than over-the-counter solutions. This approach not only eliminates the current infestation but also provides long-term protection for your home.

Can borer damage my home?

Yes, borer can significantly damage your home. These wood-boring insects can compromise the structural integrity of wooden beams, floors, and furniture by creating tunnels and holes. Over time, this can lead to weakened structures and costly repairs.

How do I know if I have a borer infestation?

Signs of a borer infestation include small round holes in wood surfaces, fine sawdust (frass) around these holes, and weakened or crumbling wood. You might also notice adult beetles emerging from the wood, particularly in the warmer months.

What can I do to prevent borer infestations?

To prevent borer infestation, ensure your wooden structures are well-treated and sealed. Regularly inspect wooden items for early signs of damage and consider professional wood treatment services. Maintaining low indoor humidity levels can also deter borer infestations.

COMMON BORER

Common House Borer

APPEARANCE

The Common House Borer also know as Anobium punctatum measures between 2.5 millimetres to 5 millimetres in length and is a Dark brown colour.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Typically solitary as larvae; adults emerge primarily for mating.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of wood. Larvae bore through wood for two to three years, creating extensive tunnel networks. After pupation, adults emerge to mate and lay eggs.

HABITS

Location: Common in untreated or poorly treated timber in homes, furniture, and structural wood.

Diet: Larvae feed on wood, breaking down cellulose and lignin, which weakens structural integrity.

Native Two-Toothed Longhorn Beetle

APPEARANCE

The Native Two-Toothed Longhorn Beetle also know as Ambeodontus tristis measures between 10 millimetres to 20 millimetres in length and is a Black or dark brown with a glossy sheen and long antennae

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Larvae live solitarily within wood; adults emerge to find mates.

Lifecycle: Eggs are laid in cracks of dead or decaying wood. Larvae can take several years to mature, boring deep into the wood. Pupation occurs within the wood, and adults emerge to reproduce.

HABITS

Location: Found in native forests and sometimes in homes, particularly in untreated or moisture-damaged wood.

Diet: Larvae prefer damp, decayed wood, often found in older buildings or fallen logs.

Australian Timber Beetle

APPEARANCE

The Australian Timber Beetle also know as Hylotrupes bajulus measures between 8 millimetres to 20 millimetres in length and is Dark brown to black with greyish hairs on the body.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary larvae; adults emerge to mate.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of untreated or poorly treated wood. Larvae can live and bore within wood for up to 10 years. Pupation occurs inside the wood, and adults emerge to start the cycle anew.

HABITS

Location: Prefers older timber structures, often infesting attics, floorboards, and wooden beams.

Diet: Larvae feed on the wood, creating large, oval tunnels that weaken the wood structure over time.

Australian Timber Beetle

APPEARANCE

The Australian Timber Beetle also know as Hylotrupes bajulus measures between 8 millimetres to 20 millimetres in length and is Dark brown to black with greyish hairs on the body.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary larvae; adults emerge to mate.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of untreated or poorly treated wood. Larvae can live and bore within wood for up to 10 years. Pupation occurs inside the wood, and adults emerge to start the cycle anew.

HABITS

Location: Prefers older timber structures, often infesting attics, floorboards, and wooden beams.

Diet: Larvae feed on the wood, creating large, oval tunnels that weaken the wood structure over time.

Native Two-Toothed Longhorn Beetle

APPEARANCE

The Native Two-Toothed Longhorn Beetle also know as Ambeodontus tristis measures between 10 millimetres to 20 millimetres in length and is a Black or dark brown with a glossy sheen and long antennae

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Larvae live solitarily within wood; adults emerge to find mates.

Lifecycle: Eggs are laid in cracks of dead or decaying wood. Larvae can take several years to mature, boring deep into the wood. Pupation occurs within the wood, and adults emerge to reproduce.

HABITS

Location: Found in native forests and sometimes in homes, particularly in untreated or moisture-damaged wood.

Diet: Larvae prefer damp, decayed wood, often found in older buildings or fallen logs.

Australian Timber Beetle

APPEARANCE

The Australian Timber Beetle also know as Hylotrupes bajulus measures between 8 millimetres to 20 millimetres in length and is Dark brown to black with greyish hairs on the body.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary larvae; adults emerge to mate.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of untreated or poorly treated wood. Larvae can live and bore within wood for up to 10 years. Pupation occurs inside the wood, and adults emerge to start the cycle anew.

HABITS

Location: Prefers older timber structures, often infesting attics, floorboards, and wooden beams.

Diet: Larvae feed on the wood, creating large, oval tunnels that weaken the wood structure over time.

BORER PEST CONTROL

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COMMERCIAL borer TREATMENTS

COMMON borer QUESTIONS

Common borer Species

BOOK A SERVICE

borer TREATMENTS

COMMERCIAL borer TREATMENTS

COMMON borer QUESTIONS

Common borer Species

BOOK A SERVICE

BORER SERVICE STEPS

1. Call a professional

2. Treatment

3. Enjoy

1. Call a professional

2. Treatment

3. Enjoy

1. Call a professional

2. Treatment

3. Enjoy

COMMERCIAL PEST SOLUTIONS

INTEGRATED BORER SOLUTIONS

Discover more about our services by call us at 0800 737 810 today.

COMMON BORER QUESTIONS

COMMON BORER

Common House Borer

APPEARANCE

The Common House Borer also know as Anobium punctatum measures between 2.5 millimetres to 5 millimetres in length and is a Dark brown colour.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Typically solitary as larvae; adults emerge primarily for mating. Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of wood. Larvae bore through wood for two to three years, creating extensive tunnel networks. After pupation, adults emerge to mate and lay eggs.

HABITS

Location: Common in untreated or poorly treated timber in homes, furniture, and structural wood. Diet: Larvae feed on wood, breaking down cellulose and lignin, which weakens structural integrity.

Native Two-Toothed Longhorn Beetle

APPEARANCE

The Native Two-Toothed Longhorn Beetle also know as Ambeodontus tristis measures between 10 millimetres to 20 millimetres in length and is a Black or dark brown with a glossy sheen and long antennae

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Larvae live solitarily within wood; adults emerge to find mates. Lifecycle: Eggs are laid in cracks of dead or decaying wood. Larvae can take several years to mature, boring deep into the wood. Pupation occurs within the wood, and adults emerge to reproduce.

HABITS

Location: Found in native forests and sometimes in homes, particularly in untreated or moisture-damaged wood. Diet: Larvae prefer damp, decayed wood, often found in older buildings or fallen logs.

Australian Timber Beetle

APPEARANCE

The Australian Timber Beetle also know as Hylotrupes bajulus measures between 8 millimetres to 20 millimetres in length and is Dark brown to black with greyish hairs on the body.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary larvae; adults emerge to mate. Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of untreated or poorly treated wood. Larvae can live and bore within wood for up to 10 years. Pupation occurs inside the wood, and adults emerge to start the cycle anew.

HABITS

Location: Prefers older timber structures, often infesting attics, floorboards, and wooden beams. Diet: Larvae feed on the wood, creating large, oval tunnels that weaken the wood structure over time.

Australian Timber Beetle

APPEARANCE

The Australian Timber Beetle also know as Hylotrupes bajulus measures between 8 millimetres to 20 millimetres in length and is Dark brown to black with greyish hairs on the body.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary larvae; adults emerge to mate. Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of untreated or poorly treated wood. Larvae can live and bore within wood for up to 10 years. Pupation occurs inside the wood, and adults emerge to start the cycle anew.

HABITS

Location: Prefers older timber structures, often infesting attics, floorboards, and wooden beams. Diet: Larvae feed on the wood, creating large, oval tunnels that weaken the wood structure over time.

Native Two-Toothed Longhorn Beetle

APPEARANCE

The Native Two-Toothed Longhorn Beetle also know as Ambeodontus tristis measures between 10 millimetres to 20 millimetres in length and is a Black or dark brown with a glossy sheen and long antennae

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Larvae live solitarily within wood; adults emerge to find mates. Lifecycle: Eggs are laid in cracks of dead or decaying wood. Larvae can take several years to mature, boring deep into the wood. Pupation occurs within the wood, and adults emerge to reproduce.

HABITS

Location: Found in native forests and sometimes in homes, particularly in untreated or moisture-damaged wood. Diet: Larvae prefer damp, decayed wood, often found in older buildings or fallen logs.

Australian Timber Beetle

APPEARANCE

The Australian Timber Beetle also know as Hylotrupes bajulus measures between 8 millimetres to 20 millimetres in length and is Dark brown to black with greyish hairs on the body.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary larvae; adults emerge to mate. Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of untreated or poorly treated wood. Larvae can live and bore within wood for up to 10 years. Pupation occurs inside the wood, and adults emerge to start the cycle anew.

HABITS

Location: Prefers older timber structures, often infesting attics, floorboards, and wooden beams. Diet: Larvae feed on the wood, creating large, oval tunnels that weaken the wood structure over time.

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borer
TREATMENTS

COMMERCIAL borer
TREATMENTS

COMMON borer
QUESTIONS

BOOK A
SERVICE

Colony Structure: Typically solitary as larvae; adults emerge primarily for mating.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of wood. Larvae bore through wood for two to three years, creating extensive tunnel networks. After pupation, adults emerge to mate and lay eggs.

Location: Common in untreated or poorly treated timber in homes, furniture, and structural wood.

Diet: Larvae feed on wood, breaking down cellulose and lignin, which weakens structural integrity.

Colony Structure: Larvae live solitarily within wood; adults emerge to find mates.

Lifecycle: Eggs are laid in cracks of dead or decaying wood. Larvae can take several years to mature, boring deep into the wood. Pupation occurs within the wood, and adults emerge to reproduce.

Location: Found in native forests and sometimes in homes, particularly in untreated or moisture-damaged wood.

Diet: Larvae prefer damp, decayed wood, often found in older buildings or fallen logs.

Colony Structure: Solitary larvae; adults emerge to mate.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of untreated or poorly treated wood. Larvae can live and bore within wood for up to 10 years. Pupation occurs inside the wood, and adults emerge to start the cycle anew.

Location: Prefers older timber structures, often infesting attics, floorboards, and wooden beams.

Diet: Larvae feed on the wood, creating large, oval tunnels that weaken the wood structure over time.

Colony Structure: Solitary larvae; adults emerge to mate.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of untreated or poorly treated wood. Larvae can live and bore within wood for up to 10 years. Pupation occurs inside the wood, and adults emerge to start the cycle anew.

Location: Prefers older timber structures, often infesting attics, floorboards, and wooden beams.

Diet: Larvae feed on the wood, creating large, oval tunnels that weaken the wood structure over time.

Colony Structure: Larvae live solitarily within wood; adults emerge to find mates.

Lifecycle: Eggs are laid in cracks of dead or decaying wood. Larvae can take several years to mature, boring deep into the wood. Pupation occurs within the wood, and adults emerge to reproduce.

Location: Found in native forests and sometimes in homes, particularly in untreated or moisture-damaged wood.

Diet: Larvae prefer damp, decayed wood, often found in older buildings or fallen logs.

Colony Structure: Solitary larvae; adults emerge to mate.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in crevices of untreated or poorly treated wood. Larvae can live and bore within wood for up to 10 years. Pupation occurs inside the wood, and adults emerge to start the cycle anew.

Location: Prefers older timber structures, often infesting attics, floorboards, and wooden beams.

Diet: Larvae feed on the wood, creating large, oval tunnels that weaken the wood structure over time.