Expert Treatment for Powder Post Beetles, Furniture Beetles & Drywood Borers
₹3,000 - ₹5,000
₹6,000 - ₹10,000
₹10,000 - ₹15,000
| Treatment Type | Coverage | Price Range | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Furniture Piece | 1 Item | ₹3,000 - ₹5,000 | Injection into all holes, surface spray, 3-year warranty |
| Multiple Furniture (3-5 pieces) | 3-5 Items | ₹5,000 - ₹8,000 | All items injection + spray, volume discount applied |
| Single Bedroom | 1 Room | ₹6,000 - ₹10,000 | All furniture + door/window frames, complete treatment |
| 2 BHK Apartment | Full Home | ₹10,000 - ₹12,000 | All rooms, furniture, frames, injection + spray + prevention |
| 3 BHK / Villa | Large Home | ₹12,000 - ₹15,000 | Complete home protection, borate treatment, 5-year warranty |
| Antique/High-Value Furniture | Per Item | ₹5,000 - ₹8,000 | Premium borate preservation, minimal invasive treatment, expert handling |
| Door/Window Frame Only | Per Frame | ₹1,500 - ₹3,000 | Injection treatment, surface protection, structural integrity check |
Pricing Note: Final pricing depends on infestation severity, number of exit holes, furniture size/thickness, wood type (hardwood vs softwood), accessibility, and treatment method chosen. Free inspection with detailed quote provided before treatment. Volume discounts available for multiple items. All prices include chemicals, labor, equipment, warranty certificate. Emergency same-day service available at 20% premium.
₹3,000 - ₹15,000
One-time treatment with 3-5 year warranty. Saves furniture, prevents spread, protects investment. Same day service available.
₹50,000 - ₹2 Lakhs
Cost to replace destroyed bedroom set (bed, almirah, side tables), door frames, dining table. Teak/rosewood furniture costs ₹1-3 lakhs to replace.
₹1 - ₹5 Lakhs
If borers attack roof beams, floor joists, load-bearing wooden structures. Requires carpentry, engineering, complete replacement. Prevents resale.
We provide professional wood borer treatment services throughout Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and surrounding areas.
years of experience experience identifying wood borers (powder post beetles, furniture beetles, drywood borers). Accurate species ID critical for choosing right treatment method and chemical. We identify by exit hole size, frass type, wood damage pattern, adult beetle specimens. Different borers need different approaches - one-size-fits-all treatments fail. Expert diagnosis ensures effective elimination first time.
Industrial pressure injectors (40-60 PSI) force chemicals deep into larval galleries inside wood. DIY syringes/squirt bottles can't generate needed pressure - chemical stays on surface while borers live 2-3 inches deep. Our equipment costs ₹15,000+ per unit. Ensures chemical reaches ALL larvae with precision dosing (5-10ml per hole). Equipment makes 90% difference between success and failure.
Comprehensive 3-year warranty standard, 5-year warranty on combination treatments. Annual inspections included - we check for new exit holes, fresh frass, adult beetles. If borers return during warranty (rare - 99% success rate), we retreat entire affected area at NO additional cost. Written warranty certificate provided. We stand behind our work with long-term results in mind protecting your furniture investment.
Use only professional-grade borates (Disodium Octaborate) and pyrethroids (Cypermethrin 25% EC, Permethrin) at proper concentrations (5-25%). Never cheap consumer products (0.05% dilution). Premium chemicals penetrate deeper, kill faster (24-48 hours), last longer (3-5 years), safer for furniture. Water-based odorless formulations available. Same chemicals used by museums, government buildings for antique preservation.
All technicians undergo 6-month training in wood borer biology, identification, treatment techniques, chemical safety, furniture handling. Understand borer life cycles, wood types, moisture requirements. Know where to look for hidden infestations (drawer backs, undersides, joints, hollow sections). Careful with antiques, high-value furniture. Professional appearance, respectful of your home. Certified pest control operators with insurance coverage.
Emergency same-day service available for urgent cases (active adult emergence, severe damage, furniture about to collapse). Call before 12 PM, get service same day. Free inspection within 24 hours standard. Flexible scheduling - weekends, evenings available. Treatment takes 2-4 hours depending on number of items. Minimal disruption - furniture stays in place, no need to vacate. Fast response prevents spread and further damage.
Don't let wood borers destroy ₹50,000-₹2 lakhs worth of furniture. Professional treatment costs just ₹3,000-₹15,000 with 3-5 year warranty.
Call +91-9920059059 Book Free InspectionEverything you need to know before booking pest control service.
Wood borers are beetle larvae that tunnel inside wooden furniture, door frames, and beams, creating holes and powdery dust. Professional treatment costs ₹3,000-₹15,000 using deep-injection borates or pyrethroids that kill larvae inside wood. Treatment includes inspection, chemical injection into exit holes, surface spray protection, and 3-year warranty. Eliminates powder post beetles, furniture beetles, and drywood borers within 48 hours. Much cheaper than ₹50,000-₹2 lakhs furniture replacement costs.
Scientific Name: Lyctus brunneus, Dinoderus species
Size: 3-7mm long, reddish-brown, cylindrical beetles
Exit Holes: 1-2mm perfectly round holes, fine flour-like dust (frass)
Target Wood: Hardwood furniture, plywood, door frames, flooring. Prefer wood with high starch content (sapwood)
Life Cycle: Larvae tunnel inside wood for 1-3 years. Adults emerge April-June, mate, lay 20-50 eggs in wood pores. Most destructive borer in Mumbai - 70% of cases
Damage: Reduce wood to fine powder. Complete furniture destruction within 2-3 years without treatment. Spread rapidly to nearby wooden items
Scientific Name: Anobium punctatum (Common Furniture Beetle)
Size: 3-5mm long, dark brown with fine hairs covering body
Exit Holes: 1.5-2mm round holes, gritty granular frass (not powder)
Target Wood: Softwood and hardwood furniture, structural timber, roof beams. Prefer damp wood with 15-20% moisture
Life Cycle: Larvae bore through wood for 2-5 years before pupating. Adults emerge June-August, attracted to light. Active at night
Damage: Weaken structural beams, door frames. Attack older furniture, antiques. Slower damage than powder post beetles but equally destructive over time
Scientific Name: Various Bostrichidae species
Size: 5-10mm long, dark reddish-brown, larger than other borers
Exit Holes: 3-6mm larger round holes, coarse wood shavings and pellets
Target Wood: Seasoned dry hardwood, teak furniture, rosewood, mahogany. Require less than 12% moisture content
Life Cycle: Complete life cycle inside wood (no soil contact needed). Larvae tunnel creating extensive galleries. 1-2 year cycle
Damage: Attack expensive hardwood furniture, antiques, museum pieces. Extensive internal tunneling weakens wood structure. High-value damage
Egg Stage: Female beetles lay 20-80 eggs in wood cracks, pores, old exit holes. Eggs hatch in 6-10 days
Larval Stage: Cream-colored C-shaped larvae tunnel inside wood eating cellulose, starch. Last 1-5 years depending on species, temperature, wood type. Cause ALL damage during this stage
Pupal Stage: Larvae pupate near wood surface. Lasts 2-3 weeks. Transform into adult beetles
Adult Stage: Adult beetles chew circular exit holes, emerge, mate. Live 2-4 weeks. Females lay eggs starting new cycle. Adults attracted to light, found near windows
Activity Peak: Summer months (April-August) when adults emerge. Fresh frass and new holes indicate active infestation requiring immediate treatment
Comprehensive inspection of ALL wooden items - furniture, door/window frames, roof beams, flooring, cabinets, antiques. Identify borer species by exit hole size (1-2mm powder post, 3-6mm drywood), frass type (flour vs pellets), damage pattern. Count holes to assess severity. Check wood moisture content (high moisture = furniture beetles). Detailed report with photos, species ID, damage assessment, treatment plan, accurate quote. Free inspection helps you make informed decision.
Remove dust, polish residue, loose wood debris from affected surfaces using brush and vacuum. Clean all exit holes thoroughly - ensures chemical can penetrate deep inside. Remove drawers, check undersides, backs, joints (hidden infestation areas). Critical preparation step - dirty surfaces prevent chemical adhesion. Mask surrounding areas, protect non-wooden items. Proper prep ensures maximum treatment effectiveness and long-lasting results.
Inject deep-penetrating borates (Borax, Disodium Octaborate) or synthetic pyrethroids (Cypermethrin 25% EC) directly into EVERY exit hole using pressure injector. 5-10ml per hole depending on wood thickness. Chemical floods larval galleries, kills eggs/larvae/pupae inside wood within 24-48 hours. Most critical step - only way to reach borers living deep inside. Professional pressure equipment ensures chemical reaches 3-4 inches depth. DIY surface sprays completely ineffective as borers protected inside wood.
Apply residual insecticide spray (Cypermethrin, Permethrin) on ALL exposed wood surfaces, cracks, joints, undersides, backs. Creates protective barrier preventing adult beetles from laying eggs on treated wood. Use low-pressure sprayer (40 PSI) for even coverage without wood damage. Apply 2-3 coats on high-risk areas (untreated sapwood, plywood edges, joint areas). Surface treatment provides 3-5 years protection against reinfestation. Critical second layer of defense after injection treatment.
Treat currently uninfested furniture preventively with borate wood preservative. Apply on new furniture, door frames, exposed wood in storage. Borates bond to wood fibers providing 5-10 years protection. Address moisture issues - fix leaks, improve ventilation (target below 12% wood moisture). Properly season any new wood before installation. Seal all cracks, joints with wood filler. Apply varnish/polish on treated wood once dry. Prevention far cheaper than treating severe infestation.
Monitor furniture for new exit holes, fresh frass over next 3-6 months (some larvae still pupating post-treatment). Annual inspection included with 3-year warranty. Check for adult beetles during summer emergence season. If NEW holes appear, indicates fresh eggs laid before treatment - covered under warranty. We retreat at NO cost if borers return. Keep detailed treatment records, warranty certificate. Proper monitoring ensures complete long-term protection of your valuable furniture investment.
Best For: Furniture, door frames, beams with visible exit holes and active borer damage. Most effective method for powder post beetles and furniture beetles.
Best For: Entire rooms, multiple furniture pieces, preventive treatment of new furniture, door/window frames. Ideal for protecting currently uninfested wood.
Best For: Antique furniture, high-value teak/rosewood pieces, new construction wood, structural beams. Premium long-term protection for expensive items.
Best For: Severe infestations, multiple rooms, valuable antique collections, complete home protection. Most comprehensive solution with maximum peace of mind.
Store-bought sprays only coat surface. Borers live 1-3 inches INSIDE wood, completely protected. Professional injection reaches larvae directly.
Consumer products heavily diluted (0.05-0.1%). Professionals use 5-25% concentration for effective kill. Proper dosing critical for success.
Borers infest drawer backs, undersides, joints, inside hollow sections. DIYers miss 70% of infestation. Incomplete treatment = guaranteed failure.
Need 40-60 PSI pressure injector to force chemical deep into galleries. Syringes/squirt bottles can't generate sufficient pressure. Equipment costs ₹15,000+.
Fresh sawdust below furniture means active borers. Here is how treatment is done.
Not sure which treatment fits your property? Call +91-9920059059 or book a free inspection and a technician will confirm the pest and the plan before any work starts.