Pest Control Blog
Expert guides, prevention tips, and pest control advice from the IPC team in Bangalore.
Rubberwood Furniture and Borers: Why It Is So Vulnerable
Rubberwood is widely used for affordable beds, tables, chairs and kitchen furniture.
Do Teak and Sal Wood Get Wood Borers?
Teak and sal are prized in Indian homes for doors, frames and furniture, and they are often described as borer-proof.
Protecting Antique Furniture From Wood Borers
Antique furniture carries both sentimental and financial value, and old wood that has dried for decades is a favourite of some borer beetles.
Bamboo Borers: Protecting Bamboo Furniture and Décor
Bamboo is vulnerable to powderpost-type borers because it contains starch and sugars.
Wood Borers in Plywood and Blockboard: Why It Happens
Many people assume engineered wood such as plywood and blockboard is borer-proof, because it is processed and glued. It is not.
Wood Borers in Wooden Sofa Frames
The fabric or leather you see on a sofa hides a wooden frame, and that frame can be attacked by wood borers without any visible sign from the top.
Pest Control in Begur: Developing Layouts, Lake Surroundings and Mosquitoes
Begur is part of the wider Bangalore region, with its own mix of buildings and daily routines.
Wood Borers in Dining Tables and Chairs
A dining table or a set of wooden chairs is often the most-used and most-loved furniture in a home.
Wood Borers in Wardrobes and Cupboards
Wardrobes are large, often made of timber or plywood, and sit against walls where air does not circulate.
Wood Borers in Wooden Beds and Cots
A wooden bed is a large piece of seasoned timber, close to the floor and often kept in a damp corner, which makes it an ideal host for wood borers.
Wood Borer Holes in Doors and Frames: What to Do
Tiny round holes in a wooden door or frame, sometimes with a little pale powder beneath, are the calling card of wood borers.
Powder Under Furniture: Is It Wood Borer Dust?
You sweep under the wooden bed or beside the wardrobe and find a little heap of fine, pale powder. It reappears after you clean.
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