Maroochy River Pest Control & Inspection Services

Based in Yandina, Queensland, Maroochy River Pest Control and Inspection Services is a locally owned and operated business, committed to providing the highest standards of pest control and inspection services to our clients. With over a decade of experience in the industry, we possess local knowledge, skill, and care that set us apart from our competitors.

At Maroochy River Pest Control and Inspection Services, we understand the unique pest problems faced by home and business owners in our region. Our expert team of pest controllers is fully insured and licensed, with Level 6 Accreditation from Reporting Systems Australia and Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association. We use environmentally friendly pest control methods, ensuring the safety of your family, pets, and the environment.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of pest inspection and treatment services, including:

• Pest Inspections: When purchasing a property, it is essential to undertake a thorough pest inspection to identify any existing or potential pest problems. Our Level 6 Accredited Timber Pest Inspector provides extensive pest inspection services, including timber pest inspections, domestic and commercial pest inspections, and pre-purchase inspections.

• Pest Treatments: We offer a wide range of pest treatments, targeting common pests such as ants, bed bugs, bees and wasps, borers, cockroaches, fleas, rats and mice, silverfish, spiders, termites, and white ants. Whether you require general pest treatments or targeted timber pest treatments, our expert team can provide the right solution for your needs.

• Free Pest Advice: We offer free pest advice by phone or email, providing expert guidance and support to help you manage your pest problems.

• Snake Relocations: We can safely and humanely relocate snakes from your property, ensuring the safety of your family and pets.

• Timber Pests Other Than Termites: Although termites are a major threat to properties in Queensland, there are other timber pests that can cause significant damage. We specialize in identifying and treating a wide range of timber pests other than termites, including borers of seasoned timber, furniture beetles, and pine beetles.

Borers of Seasoned Timber

Borers of seasoned timber are generally beetles that lay eggs on or in timber, causing damage as the larvae burrow through and consume the wood. While most timber borer species do not pose a significant threat to the structural integrity of your property, they can cause cosmetic damage that may require costly repairs.

Hardwood Borers

The borer that commonly attacks hardwoods is known as "The Powderpost Beetle" (Lyctus brunneus). These borers only attack the sapwood areas of hardwoods, and only within the first 12 months of service. They only lay eggs in this region because the female's ovipositor fits into the xylem vessels of hardwoods, which are a large vessel found only in the pore structure of hardwoods. The Timber Marketing Act limits the amount of sapwood that can be present in hardwood timbers, and ranges from 25% in structural members to 0% in finishing elements. If you discover hardwood borers or their damage, it is always wise to have it inspected by a specialist.

Softwood Borers

Borers that attack softwoods in Queensland are normally either "The Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum) or "The Queensland Pine Beetle" (Calymmaderus incisus). These borers normally only attack certain softwood species which have been in service for 20 years or more, and can re-infest. Their damage is often found in floorboards and v-j wall linings, and has the appearance of squiggly lines on the top surfaces, and emergence holes of 1 - 2 mm diameter on the underside. The long term solution is to replace the timber with a non-susceptible variety.