Wood Borer Pest Control in Goregaon

That little pile of dust under the chair

You sweep it up, and a few days later it is back in the same place. That fine powder is wood that has been eaten and pushed out through a small round hole. The beetles behind it are often called powderpost beetles. An adult lays eggs in cracks and holes, and the larvae, or woodworms, eat their way through the wood for a long time before they come out. By the time you see holes, it has been going on for a while.

• Tiny round holes in a chair, sofa, cupboard, frame or floor.
• Powder that collects under one piece again and again, however often you sweep.
• An edge that has gone soft and breaks off in your fingers.
• A faint tick-tick from the wood, which you only hear when the room is quiet.

How we treat the wood

Prices start at ₹2,800, and the quote costs nothing. You also get 3 free follow-up visits each year during the warranty. Got a good piece that is still clean? You can ask us to protect it before the borer gets there.

• Things you can move

  Chairs, tables, cupboards and old family pieces. We push the product into each hole, then spray the outside. It dries quickly and should not harm the polish.

• Things fixed in place

  Beams, floors, doors and windows need a deeper treatment. That takes more time, and you may have to shift some furniture out of the way.

Photos: Wood Borer Pest Control in Goregaon

• What is the rate for wood borer treatment in Goregaon?

  Prices begin at ₹2,800. One chair will cost less than a full bedroom set, and doors or floors add to the work. We do not charge for the quote. Ring 80979 41077, or WhatsApp a few pictures of the holes, and we will fix a time to come and see it.

• Can my old teak cupboard still be saved?

  Very likely, if the wood underneath is still strong. Old teak and family pieces are the kind of thing we treat, by filling the holes and spraying the outside. If some part has gone soft and cannot hold up, you will hear that from us, and we will say what can be done.

• Fine powder or mud lines: which one means what?

  Powder and neat round holes mean wood borer, usually in one piece of furniture at a time. Mud lines and wood that sounds empty mean termites, coming through a wall or from the ground. Keep a little of the powder in a paper, and show it to our technician.

• Will your treatment spoil the polish on my furniture?

  It should not. The product goes mainly into the holes, and what goes on the outside dries quickly. Still, if you own something old or finely polished, show it to us first. Our technician can try a small spot at the back, so you see the result before we do the rest.

• Should I keep the affected chair away from other furniture?

  Yes, pull it away from other wood if that is easy, since borer can move across to pieces nearby. But keep it in the same flat, because sending it to storage or a relative just moves the problem. Sweep up the powder, leave the holes alone, and call us.

• There is wood dust in my new modular kitchen. How can that be?

  It does happen, though not often. Plywood can already have borer in it when it is bought, or it can cross over from an old cupboard close by. Save some powder and take a clear photo of the holes. Tell your carpenter too, as the maker may stand behind the work.

• How do you get wood borer out of furniture?

  We fill the holes with the product and spray the outer surface, and good pieces can get extra protection. People online suggest vinegar or baking soda, but we do not use those and cannot say they work. Clean off old dust before we come, so that any fresh dust shows up.

• I found holes in one chair. Should I check the rest of the house?

  Yes, take a torch and walk around. Look at whatever stands near that chair, then at door frames and any wooden flooring. Borer spreads slowly from piece to piece, so finding it early saves you money. Our technician will check it all on the free visit, so note down anything you doubt.

• How can I keep wood borer from coming back later?

  Keep rooms dry, look over your wooden things now and then, and have new work done with treated wood. The monsoon months need the closest watch. You have 3 free follow-ups a year during the warranty, so use one of them if you see new dust or a new hole.

• Do you treat door frames and wooden flooring as well as furniture?

  Yes, door frames, window frames, beams and wooden floors are all treated, though fixed wood takes longer than a chair and needs a deeper treatment. Point out anything with a costly finish when our technician comes, and ask whatever you want to know before any of the work starts.