Termite Team
At Specialist Termite Control, we keep our people. After all, they’ve developed experience and specialist skills over many years to best serve clients.
Manager
Tom Boschma
Tom is the owner of the business and is Vice-Chairman of Victorian Branch of The Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association. Tom championed new environmentally friendly termite control methods in the early 1990s, working closely with the CSIOR in developing baiting techniques in order to provide a safer alternative to the then wide spread use of organochlorins.
Back then, Tom’s approach to termite control focused on three things which are still fundamental to the business today: a genuine care for our clients, a professional approach to all aspects of our work and being highly skilled in our trade.
This simple ethos is a value shared by all Tom’s technicians who benefit from the training and experience of one of Australia’s best termite managers.
Technicians
Peter Bakes
Peter is one of our most experienced technicians and from day one has consistently demonstrated a client-focussed approach to his work, spending quality time on site to ensure each job is completed to the highest standards. Peter has raised the bar in all forms of termite management but is considered one of the best when it comes to utilising non toxic baiting methods to gain colony control His professionalism has made him one of the most sought after technicians among our existing clientele.
Peter services the following areas:
City of Maroondah
Bayswater North – Croydon – Croydon Hills – Croydon North – Croydon South – Heathmont – Kilsyth South – Ringwood – Ringwood East – Ringwood North – Warranwood
City of Whitehorse
Blackburn – Blackburn North – Blackburn South – Box Hill – Box Hill North – Box Hill South – Burwood – Burwood East – Forest Hill – Mitcham – Mont Albert – Mont Albert North – Nunawading – Surrey Hills – Vermont – Vermont South
Shire of Manningham
Bulleen – Doncaster – Doncaster East – Donvale – Park Orchards – Templestowe – Templestowe Lower – Warrandyte – Warrandyte South – Wonga Park
Robert Boschma
Having been involved with the family business since the beginning of 2000, Rob has a significant amount of experience to draw from. He remains client focused and prides himself on being able to find a solution that suits the client, the building design and the type of issue suffered by the building, without compromising on quality. Rob enjoys the attention to detail required when performing termite inspections or pre-purchase inspections and ensures that a great rapport is established with his clients so he can relay information to them clearly.
Robert services the following areas:
City of Darabin
Alphington – Bundoora (shared With City of Whittlesea and City of Banyule) – Fairfield – Kingsbury – Northcote – Preston – Reservoir – Macleod (shared With City of Banyule) – Thornbury
City of Hobsons Bay
Altona – Altona Meadows – Altona North – Brooklyn (shared with City of Brimbank) – Laverton (shared with City of Wyndham) – Newport – Seabrook – Seaholme – South Kingsville – Spotswood – Williamstown – Williamstown North
City of Mooney Valley
Aberfeldie – Airport West – Ascot Vale – Avondale Heights – Essendon -Essendon North – Essendon West – Keilor East – Moonee Ponds – Niddrie – Strathmore – Strathmore Heights – Travancore
City of Port Melbourne
Albert Park – Balaclava – Beacon Cove – Elwood – Garden City – Middle Park – Port Melbourne(part) – Ripponlea(part) – Southbank(part) – South Melbourne(part) – St Kilda – St Kilda East(part) – St Kilda Road – St Kilda West – Windsor(part)
Shire of Banyule
Bellfield – Briar Hill – Bundoora – Eaglemont – Greensborough – Heidelberg – Heidelberg Heights – Heidelberg West – Ivanhoe – Ivanhoe East – Lower Plenty – Macleod – Montmorency – Rosanna – St Helena – Viewbank – Watsonia – Watsonia North – Yallambie
Shire of Nillumbik
Arthurs Creek – Bend of Islands – Christmas Hills – Cottles Bridge – Diamond Creek – Doreen – Eltham – Eltham North – Hurstbridge – Kangaroo Ground – Nutfield – Panton Hill – Plenty – Research – Smiths Gully – St Andrews – Strathewen – Warrandyte North – Watsons Creek – Wattle Glen – Yarrambat
Andrew Rhodes
Andrew had already been working in the industry since 2005 when he joined Specialist Termite Control in 2010 and he immediately brought new skills and energy to our organisation. Andrew’s ability to build a friendly but professional relationship with his clients is backed by detailed and dedicated work, making him one of our favourite ‘go to’ guys. Andy embraces the varying management methods on termite control and prevention but is particularly adept when it comes to dusting and barrier installations.
Andrew services the following areas:
City of Casey
Berwick – Blind Bight – Cannons Creek – Clyde – Clyde North – Cranbourne – Cranbourne East – Cranbourne North – Cranbourne South – Cranbourne West – Devon Meadows – Doveton – Endeavour Hills – Eumemmerring – Hallam – Hampton Park – Harkaway – Junction Village – Lynbrook – Lysterfield South – Narre Warren – Narre Warren North – Narre Warren South – Pearcedale – Tooradin – Warneet
City of Kingston
Aspendale – Aspendale Gardens – Braeside – Bonbeach – Carrum – Chelsea – Chelsea Heights Cheltenham (shared with City of Bayside) – Clarinda – Clayton South – Dingley Village – Edithvale – Heatherton – Highett (shared with City of Bayside) Mentone – Moorabbin – Moorabbin Airport – Mordialloc – Oakleigh South (shared with City of Monash) – Parkdale – Patterson Lakes
City of Knox
Bayswater – Boronia – Ferntree Gully – Knoxfield – Lysterfield (shared with Yarra Ranges) – Rowville – Sassafras (shared with Yarra Ranges) – Scoresby – The Basin – Wantirna – Wantirna South
City of Monash
Ashwood – Burwood – Chadstone – Clayton – Glen Waverley – Hughesdale – Huntingdale – Mount Waverley – Mulgrave – Notting Hill – Oakleigh – Oakleigh East – Oakleigh South – Wheelers Hill
Shire of Yarra Ranges
Belgrave – Belgrave Heights – Belgrave South – Chirnside Park – Upper Ferntree Gully (shared with City of Knox) – Ferny Creek – Kilsyth – Lilydale – Montrose – Mooroolbark – Mount Evelyn – Selby – Tecoma – Tremont – Upwey (shared with City of Knox)
Richard Boschma
Involved with the business since his early teens, Richard’s youth should not be mistaken for inexperience. Richard’s attitude to his work embodies what we represent at Specialised Termite Control, which is a business that cares about its work and its clients. Richard is one of our best inspectors and pre-construction experts and prides himself on understanding building design in relation to termite ingress in existing houses and the protection of new homes.
Richard services the following areas:
City of Moreland
Brunswick – Brunswick East – Brunswick West – Moonee Vale – Coburg – Coburg North – Merlynston Newlands – Fawkner – Glenroy – Westbreen – Gowanbrae – Hadfield – Oak Park – Pascoe Vale – Pascoe Vale South – Coonans Hill – Tullamarine (shared with City of Brimbank and City of Hume)
City of Yarra
Abbotsford – Alphington (Shared with City of Darebin) – Burnley – Carlton North (shared with City of Melbourne) – Clifton Hill – Collingwood – Cremorne – Fairfield (shared with City of Darebin) – Yarra Bend – Fitzroy – Fitzroy North – Princes Hill – Richmond
Shire of Banyule
Bellfield – Briar Hill – Bundoora – Eaglemont – Greensborough – Heidelberg – Heidelberg Heights – Heidelberg West – Ivanhoe – Ivanhoe East – Lower Plenty – Macleod – Montmorency – Rosanna – St Helena – Viewbank – Watsonia – Watsonia North – Yallambie
Shire of Nillumbik
Arthurs Creek – Bend of Islands – Christmas Hills – Cottles Bridge – Diamond Creek – Doreen – Eltham – Eltham North – Hurstbridge – Kangaroo Ground – Nutfield – Panton Hill – Plenty – Research – Smiths Gully – St Andrews – Strathewen – Warrandyte North – Watsons Creek – Wattle Glen – Yarrambat
John Pannuzzo
John joined us at the start of 2011 after seven years experience in the pest control industry, most of which was focused on the control of termites. John’s background in pest control is backed with a degree in biological science and a keen attention to detail. John’s extensive knowledge and professionalism has brought many new skills to Specialist Termite Control and has already made him a sought-after technician within our business.
John services the following areas:
City of Whittlesea
Bundoora (split with Cities of Darebin and Banyule) – Doreen (split with Shire of Nillumbik) – Epping – Aurora – Lalor – Mill Park – South Morang – Thomastown
Shire of Mitchell
Broadford -Kilmore – Seymour – Tallarook – Pyalong – Wallan
Shire of Murrindindi
Alexandra – Eildon – Kinglake – Yea
Rural
Beveridge (split with Shire of Mitchell) – Donnybrook – Eden Park – Humevale – Kinglake West – Mernda – Whittlesea – Wollert – Woodstock – Yan Yean (split with Shire of Nillumbik)
Job Coordinators
Jackie Norton, Office Manager
Having worked with Specialist Termite Control since 2001, Jackie is truly one of the most valued members of our team. Her extensive experience and knowledge of the termite industry allows her to field almost any question our clients might have and guide them through the services we offer. Jackie is the backbone of the business and more than qualified to help you solve or prevent your termite problem.
Joanne Trovalto, Office Administrator
Joanne joined Specialist Termite Control in 2008 with a background in the building industry and quickly picked up the role of office administrator. Jo’s energy and professionalism enables her to understand our client’s situation and provide them with detailed information about termite control − particularly new construction. Jo’s friendly dedication to our clientele and our staff has already earned her a great reputation as an approachable and professional team member.
Narelle Burr, Office Administrator
Narelle is the newest member of our office team and is responsible for ensuring our clients’ reports are processed quickly and accurately. She’s very capable when it comes to answering all your questions after quickly picking up the fundamentals of our industry.
Pest Manager of the Year nomination
Specialist Termite Control has received nominations for the prestigious title of Victorian Pest Manager of the Year
in 2009, 10 & 11.
The awards are judged by a panel of industry experts from the Victorian Pest Control Industry, with the eventual winner going on to represent the state at the National Pest Manager of the Year awards.
As an award nominee, Specialist Termite Control was found to uphold the highest standards in business ethics and dedication to the advancement and professionalism of the Pest Management Industry.