Looking for reliable pest control in Puyallup, WA this winter? We provide comprehensive pest management services throughout December and beyond, protecting your home from rodents, spiders, ants, and other common Pacific Northwest pests with proven treatments and ongoing maintenance plans.
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Expert Wood-Boring Beetle Services for Puyallup Area Homeowners
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Why We're Different: Expert Wood-Boring Beetle Solutions
We use treatments that are mindful around people, pets, and the planet. No foggers. No fumes. No “what’s that smell?”
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Our Process
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Our process begins with a mandatory and thorough “Peace of Mind Inspection” where our licensed technicians meticulously examine your entire Puyallup property, including the attic and crawlspace, looking for signs of wood-boring beetles like the common Powder Post Beetle.
We specifically search for evidence such as fine, powdery dust near exit holes in lumber, a common issue exacerbated by the damp conditions of a Washington winter, and provide you with a comprehensive report complete with annotated photos and a detailed graph of our findings.
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We treat wood-boring beetle infestations with heated Bora-Care applied directly to all exposed lumber in your crawlspace or attic. This treatment penetrates deep into the wood to eliminate larvae feeding inside the timber. For example, we typically remove insulation to ensure complete coverage of all structural wood, then apply the borate solution that stops the infestation at its source and provides long-term protection against future activity.
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Meet Your Puyallup Wood-Boring Beetle Treatment Specialists
Our certified wood-boring beetle specialists bring decades of local Puyallup expertise and trusted care to protect your home with proven treatments and an 18-month warranty.
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Expert Wood-Boring Beetle Treatment Serving Puyallup and Nearby Communities
PCI Pest Control provides expert wood-boring beetle elimination services throughout Puyallup and the surrounding Pierce County communities. We serve homeowners in nearby areas including Tacoma, Spanaway, and Lakewood, delivering comprehensive beetle treatment and prevention solutions.
Our specialized wood-boring beetle control extends across the greater Puyallup region, where we help protect homes from structural damage caused by these destructive pests. Whether you’re dealing with powder post beetles in your crawlspace or need preventative treatment for exposed lumber, we bring proven expertise to every service call throughout Pierce County and neighboring communities.
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FAQs
Wood-boring beetle treatment in Puyallup typically ranges from $800 to $3,500, depending on the size of your home and the extent of the infestation. The cost varies based on how much exposed lumber needs treatment, whether insulation removal is required, and the accessibility of affected areas like crawlspaces or attics.
During December, wood-boring beetles are dormant in their larval stage within the wood, making winter an ideal time for treatment since we can apply heated Bora-Care to all exposed lumber without worrying about active adult emergence. Puyallup’s winter moisture levels can actually contribute to wood-boring beetle problems, as dampness in crawlspaces creates favorable conditions for these pests.
We include an 18-month limited re-treatment warranty with our service, covering up to two free inspections if you detect any live activity during that period.
Yes, we offer an 18-month limited re-treatment warranty on our wood-boring beetle services in Puyallup.
If you detect live beetle activity during the warranty period, we will re-treat your home at no additional charge and provide up to two free inspections.
It’s important to note that new emergence holes may appear after treatment, which doesn’t necessarily indicate a live infestation, as beetles can take months to emerge from previously infested wood.
The warranty remains valid as long as insulation was properly removed before treatment and there are no ongoing moisture issues, poor ventilation, or high humidity conditions in the treated areas.
We typically respond to wood-boring beetle treatment requests within 24-48 hours to schedule your initial inspection.
Since wood-boring beetles are active year-round in crawlspaces and attics, we prioritize these treatments even during the winter months when other pests are less active.
After your inspection, we can usually begin treatment within a few days to a week, depending on whether insulation removal is needed before applying our heated Bora-Care treatment.
The sooner we inspect and treat, the better we can protect your home’s structural wood from ongoing damage.
Yes, we provide free quotes for wood-boring beetle treatment in Puyallup. Our comprehensive inspection costs $150 and includes a full property assessment with detailed documentation of any beetle activity, entry points, and treatment recommendations.
During winter months like December, wood-boring beetles are typically dormant inside the wood, making this an ideal time to schedule an inspection and plan treatment before spring emergence. We’ll evaluate your crawlspace and attic areas, identify the extent of any infestation, and provide a detailed quote based on the scope of work needed.
Our treatment pricing is customized based on the affected areas and can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the project size. The quote includes our heated Bora-Care application process and comes with an 18-month limited re-treatment warranty for your peace of mind.
Yes, our wood-boring beetle treatments are safe for children and pets when applied correctly. We use heated Bora-Care, which is a borate-based product that penetrates deep into lumber to eliminate beetle larvae while posing minimal risk to your family once it has dried and cured properly.
During the treatment process, we do require that children and pets stay out of the treated areas until the application has fully dried, which typically takes several hours. For example, if we’re treating exposed lumber in your crawlspace or attic, we’ll ensure those areas remain inaccessible during the drying period.
After the treatment has cured, the product remains within the wood itself and doesn’t pose a risk to household members or animals. We follow all EPA guidelines and manufacturer safety protocols to ensure your home remains a safe environment for everyone, even during the winter months when wood-boring beetles may be dormant but still present in your structure.
