Commercial Powderpost Beetle Treatments

Powderpost Beetles are wood-boring beetles that can do some serious damage to homes and any structure with a wooden frame. They lay their eggs within the pores in the wood. When the eggs hatch, the larvae then burrow into the wood, eating it from the inside out, emerging as adults for the next cycle. Unfortunately, this type of damage is difficult to spot until you see either the holes from where the larvae ate their way out or the frass they leave behind. The damage can be extensive by the time you see either of those.

A moisture barrier could be applied to wood since some powderpost beetle species need it to survive, but you won’t be able to keep them out entirely. And once they’re inside the wood, topical treatments are not very effective. Western Fumigation uses fumigants that will seep well into the wood, taking care of the ones that are hiding inside. Additionally, these fumigants will eliminate all life stages from eggs to larvae to adults.

Our tenured, licensed, and experienced field teams take pride in their work. They are dedicated to doing it right the first time on every project. It allows us to guarantee our work every time. Let us do it for you the right way first. Our operational standards include measures that exceed regulatory requirements. We are the only fumigation company that guards our fumigation jobs 24/7 during operations and we don’t just leave when the tent comes off. We clear the structure of any pesticides and then – and only then – is the job officially done. The safety and security of our employees and customers are paramount, freeing you from having to worry about it. Fumigation is one of the most regulated services. We take extensive measures to ensure we are compliant with the proper permits before we treat. We know the rules and regulations and for your safety and ours, we are committed to following each requirement to the “tee.” You don’t need to concern yourself – let us handle it. When it comes to handling powderpost beetles, we know that getting it done right the first time is paramount but getting it done safely and securely is more important. We focus on both.