Treatment protocol · Wood Borer Control
Specialized Wood Borer & Timber Treatment in India
Protect furniture, doors, and timber from powder-post beetle destruction. Syringe injection and solvent spraying across India.
Wood borers (powder-post beetles) bore micro-tunnels through expensive plywood, timber wardrobes, hardwood beds, and antique furnishings, leaving telltale yellow wood powder on floors. Safe Home uses specialized solvent-based syringe injection directly into flight holes.
- CIB Approved Formulations
- Odorless & Low Toxicity
- Certified Supervisors
- Open 24 hours, all 7 days
- Offices in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Kanpur & Varanasi
- IPCA & FIPP member
Field guide
Know your wood borers
Wood borer larvae feed inside timber for months. The fine powder you find is the first sign, not the start.
Common wood borers in India
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Photo: Malte Jörn Krafft, CC BY-SA 3.0 Powderpost beetlesLyctus spp.Attack hardwoods and leave fine, flour-like powder.Pictured: powderpost beetle damage in timber -
Photo: Len Worthington, CC BY-SA 2.0 Bostrichid beetlesSinoxylon spp.Bore into the sapwood of hardwoods and bamboo.Pictured: a bostrichid (horned powder-post) beetle -
Photo: Shyamal L., CC BY-SA 4.0 Longhorn beetleStromatium barbatumLarvae tunnel through structural timber and furniture in India.
Signs to look for
- Exit holesSmall round holes in the wood surface.
- Fine powderYellowish powder on the floor below furniture.
- Weak timberWood that crumbles or dents easily.
- TunnelsGalleries visible where wood breaks or is cut.
How Safe Home works
- 01InspectA detailed survey of the property to find activity and risk areas.
- 02IdentifyConfirming the species, because the right treatment depends on it.
- 03PlanA site-specific plan covering treatment, proofing and hygiene.
- 04TreatTargeted treatment where the pests live and travel.
- 05MonitorChecking activity after treatment.
- 06ReviewFollow-up visits and adjustments based on what we find.
Treatment methods
- Flight-hole inspectionActive exit holes and fresh powder located.
- Syringe injectionTreatment injected into each borer tunnel.
- Surface impregnationUnpolished timber brushed or sprayed with a protective barrier.
- Follow-up inspectionChecking after 30 days that powder has stopped.
Prevention you can start today
- Use treated or well-seasoned timber
- Keep woodwork dry and polished
- Inspect second-hand furniture
- Treat at the first sign of powder
Sectors we serve
Why Safe Home Pestochem
Why choose Safe Home for wood borer control
Inspection-led treatment by a trained team, with the paperwork, products and follow-up that businesses and families expect.
- Free inspection firstA technician inspects before anything is treated, so the treatment targets the actual problem.
- Trained, certified techniciansOur team has trained with Syngenta Professional Solutions and the Indian Pest Control Association.
- Approved, low-odour productsCIB-approved formulations applied as per label, with low-odour options for homes and kitchens.
- Open 24 hours, all 7 daysCall or WhatsApp at any time, on any day of the week.
- Local offices, pan-India reachOffices in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Kanpur and Varanasi, with multi-site contracts coordinated across India.
- Follow-up and preventionFollow-up visits where the treatment needs them, and practical advice to stop pests coming back.
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Talk to a wood borer control expert now
Call or WhatsApp. Send a photo of the problem and our team will tell you what it is and what it needs.
Service Execution Phases
Our step-by-step IPM approach targets the source of the problem with minimal disruption.
Flight Hole Inspection
Locating pin-head sized exit holes and active powder ejection points.
High-Pressure Syringe Injection
Injecting oil-based systemic chemical into each individual borer tunnel.
Surface Timber Impregnation
Brushing or spraying all unpolished timber surfaces with protective borer barrier.
Follow-Up Inspection
Verifying the cessation of powder falling after 30 days.
What to expect
Before and after your wood borer control visit
A few simple steps make the treatment work better. Your technician will confirm the details for your property.
1 Before we arrive
- Show us where fresh powder keeps appearing.
- Clear items off affected furniture and wardrobes.
2 After the treatment
- Do not polish or wax treated wood until your technician advises.
- Watch for fresh powder: we check again after 30 days.
- Keep children and pets out of treated areas until your technician says it is safe.
Watch our team at work
Short videos from our YouTube channel
Real treatments and practical advice from the Safe Home Pestochem team. Tap a video to play it here.
Wood Borer Work on Site
Treating timber doors, frames and fittings where wood borer activity is found.
Wood Borer Control Across India
Our teams carry out wood borer control from our Lucknow head office and our branches in Gorakhpur, Kanpur and Varanasi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common inquiries regarding Wood Borer Control treatment and safety.
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