North Shore, Auckland
Borer control in North Shore
Wood-boring beetle larvae tunnelling through untreated timber.
ERMA Approved Handler certified technicians
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Borer in North Shore
A lot of Shore housing is old enough to have untreated native timber in the framing, floors and joinery, and borer takes to exactly that. The properties we see most damage in are the ones with a damp, shaded south side or a poorly ventilated subfloor - moisture is what makes timber attractive in the first place.
What we typically find here
- Untreated native timber in older homes and baches
- Damp, poorly ventilated subfloors on shaded sections
- Damage found during renovation rather than reported
- Floor timbers and south-facing framing worst affected
What our customers say
“It was the Sunday of a long weekend, and after having set off multiple bombs and cleaning for hours we realised we needed to get someone in. I expected to leave messages and hear back on the Tuesday - but no. Marie phoned me back about 15 minutes after I left the message. Half an hour later she called back - she had found one of your workers to come and spray our house that day. On a long weekend, on a Sunday, and at no extra cost. We were in a pretty dire situation, and the kindness and efficiency made the world of difference. The roaches moved out, and we now have a clean, happy home.”
“It's really hard when you've never had any pest issues before to know where to start. I rang several different companies but Marie's lovely calming and reassuring manner helped me choose you guys. Both Mike and Stuart have been fantastic to deal with - Mike has taken quite a few phone calls from me, I called him my bed bug counsellor! You've made a horrible stressful situation seem like it was all under control.”
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Site Safe memberBorer control in North Shore - common questions
Do you treat borer in North Shore?
Yes - borer is one of the things we're called out for most in North Shore. We cover Takapuna, Albany, Glenfield, Devonport and the surrounding suburbs. Call 0800 227 799 and we'll give you a price.
Why is borer such a problem in North Shore?
A lot of Shore housing is old enough to have untreated native timber in the framing, floors and joinery, and borer takes to exactly that. The properties we see most damage in are the ones with a damp, shaded south side or a poorly ventilated subfloor - moisture is what makes timber attractive in the first place.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the property and how established the problem is. We give you a firm price before any work starts, and the quote is free. If it's likely to need more than one visit we'll tell you that up front rather than after.
Is the treatment safe around children and pets?
Yes. Every technician holds a current Approved Handler's Certificate for Urban Pest Management in accordance with ERMA New Zealand, and we choose products and methods with children, pets and health conditions in mind. Tell us what we should be working around.
Other pests we treat in North Shore
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Free quotes, and a firm price before any work starts.