Looking for reliable pest control services in Spanaway, WA this winter season?
PCI Pest Control delivers comprehensive protection against Pacific Northwest pests throughout December and beyond, from ants and spiders to rodents and stinging insects.
Our Services
Expert Wood-Boring Beetle Services for Spanaway Homeowners
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Why We're Different: Expert Wood-Boring Beetle Solutions
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Our Process
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Our process begins with a mandatory and thorough inspection of your Spanaway home, where we meticulously examine all exposed lumber in areas like crawlspaces and attics for signs of wood-boring beetles.
During this December inspection, we specifically look for subtle evidence such as fine powdery frass or old exit holes, as the damp Pacific Northwest winter often means the destructive larvae are dormant deep within the wood, making expert diagnosis critical.
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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 access all affected areas, ensuring complete coverage and long-term protection with our 18-month limited re-treatment warranty.
We protect Spanaway’s commercial properties from wood-boring beetles with comprehensive treatment solutions designed for warehouses, office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities throughout the area. Our approach starts with a detailed inspection of all exposed lumber in crawlspaces and structural areas, followed by heated Bora-Care application that penetrates deep into the wood to eliminate larvae at every life stage. We typically recommend insulation removal before treatment to ensure complete coverage, and we back our work with an 18-month limited re-treatment warranty that includes up to two free inspections, giving Spanaway business owners long-term protection against these destructive pests that thrive in our Pacific Northwest climate.
Our Team
Meet Your Spanaway Wood-Boring Beetle Treatment Experts
Our licensed pest specialists bring decades of trusted wood-boring beetle expertise to Spanaway homes, combining certified treatments with the local care your neighbors deserve.
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Expert Wood-Boring Beetle Treatment Serving Spanaway and Surrounding Communities
We proudly serve Spanaway (98387) and the surrounding Pierce County communities with expert wood-boring beetle elimination services.
Our comprehensive beetle treatment and prevention programs extend throughout Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, and nearby neighborhoods where powder post beetles commonly threaten structural lumber.
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FAQs
Wood-boring beetle treatment in Spanaway typically ranges from $800 to $3,500, depending on the size of your home and the extent of the infestation. The final cost is influenced by factors like how much exposed lumber needs treatment, whether insulation removal is required, and the severity of the beetle activity we find during inspection.
During December, wood-boring beetles are dormant in their larval stage within your home’s wood. Winter is actually an ideal time for treatment since we can apply heated Bora-Care to all exposed lumber without worrying about active adult beetles emerging. The treatment penetrates deep into the wood to eliminate larvae before they cause further damage.
We provide a custom quote after a thorough inspection of your crawlspace or attic, and every treatment includes our 18-month limited re-treatment warranty. This gives you peace of mind knowing we’ll return if any live activity is detected during the warranty period.
Yes, we offer an 18-month limited re-treatment warranty for our wood-boring beetle services in Spanaway.
If you detect live beetle activity during the warranty period, we will re-treat the affected areas at no additional charge.
The warranty includes up to two free inspections within the 18-month timeframe, and while new emergence holes may appear after treatment (which doesn’t necessarily indicate live infestation), we stand behind our work to ensure your home remains protected.
Please note that the warranty requires proper preparation, including insulation removal from treated areas, and remains void if moisture issues, poor ventilation, or high humidity persist in the treatment zones.
We typically respond to wood-boring beetle service requests within 24-48 hours to schedule your initial inspection.
Once we complete the inspection and you approve the treatment plan, we can usually begin work within 3-5 business days depending on our current schedule and the scope of preparation needed.
During winter months like December, wood-boring beetle activity slows down significantly, but this is actually an ideal time for treatment since we can access crawlspaces and attics more comfortably while the beetles are dormant in the wood.
Keep in mind that most wood-boring beetle treatments require insulation removal before we can apply the heated Bora-Care solution to exposed lumber, so we’ll coordinate timing based on your property’s specific needs.
Yes, we provide free quotes for wood-boring beetle treatment in Spanaway. 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 your inspection and plan treatment. We’ll evaluate all exposed lumber in your attic and crawlspace, then provide a custom quote based on the scope of work needed.
Our treatment process involves heated Bora-Care application to eliminate larvae, and we back our work with an 18-month limited re-treatment warranty. Contact us today to schedule your inspection and receive your personalized quote.
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.
