Looking for reliable pest control in McKinney, TX this winter season?
We protect McKinney homes and businesses from ants, spiders, rodents, termites, and more with proven treatments and preventative plans designed for December’s unique pest challenges.
Our Services
Expert Wood-Boring Beetle Services for McKinney Homeowners
About us
When winter settles over McKinney, TX, wood-boring beetles don’t take a break. They continue damaging the structural integrity of your home from within. We bring heated Bora-Care treatments directly to all exposed lumber in your attic or crawlspace, penetrating deep to eliminate larvae where they hide. For example, we typically remove insulation before treatment to ensure complete coverage, then back our work with an 18-month limited re-treatment warranty that includes up to two free inspections if you spot new activity.
What makes PCI Pest Control different in McKinney is our thorough approach to wood-boring beetle elimination. We don’t just spray and leave. We conduct comprehensive inspections to map the full extent of infestation, provide detailed documentation with photos, and explain exactly what’s needed to protect your investment. Our warranty covers re-treatment if live activity returns, giving you genuine peace of mind through December and beyond.
We’ve built our reputation in McKinney on transparency and results. Our technicians take time to educate you about the treatment process, answer your questions, and ensure you understand the timeline for seeing results. Whether you’re dealing with powder post beetles or other wood-destroying insects this winter, we’re here to solve the problem right the first time.
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Why Us?
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 comprehensive inspection of your McKinney home, where we meticulously examine all accessible and exposed lumber for signs of wood-boring beetle activity.
Even during the Texas winter in December, we search for subtle evidence like fine powdery frass or tiny exit holes, as larvae can remain active deep within the wood, allowing us to diagnose the specific species and extent of the infestation.
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Service Types
Our wood-boring beetle treatment in McKinney protects your home’s structural integrity with heated Bora-Care applications to all exposed lumber in affected areas. We typically remove insulation before treatment to ensure the product penetrates deep into the wood, eliminating larvae at their source. For example, we apply the heated solution directly to joists, rafters, and framing members in your attic or crawlspace, creating a protective barrier that stops the infestation and prevents future damage.
Each treatment comes with an 18-month limited re-treatment warranty. We’ll return for free if you detect live activity during that period. You also get up to two complimentary inspections within the warranty window, giving you peace of mind that your investment is protected.
New emergence holes may appear after treatment, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the infestation is still active. We’ll help you understand what to look for and when to call us back. Our warranty remains valid as long as moisture issues, ventilation problems, or high humidity don’t compromise the treated areas.
We protect McKinney’s commercial properties from wood-boring beetles with comprehensive heat-treated Bora-Care applications to all exposed lumber in affected areas. Our service covers warehouses, office buildings, retail spaces, restaurants, and industrial facilities throughout the McKinney area where these destructive pests threaten structural integrity. For example, we typically remove insulation to ensure thorough penetration, treat all accessible wood surfaces to eliminate larvae, and back our work with an 18-month limited re-treatment warranty that includes up to two free inspections if new activity is detected.
Our Team
Meet McKinney's Wood-Boring Beetle Treatment Experts You Can Trust
Our licensed pest specialists bring decades of combined experience protecting McKinney homes and businesses from wood-boring beetles and other destructive pests, combining certified expertise with the personalized care your neighbors have trusted for years.
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Expert Wood-Boring Beetle Treatment Serving McKinney and Surrounding Areas
PCI Pest Control provides expert wood-boring beetle elimination services throughout McKinney (75069, 75070, 75071) and the surrounding Collin County communities. We proudly extend our specialized beetle treatment solutions to nearby areas including Allen, Frisco, Plano, Prosper, and Anna, ensuring comprehensive wood-destroying beetle control for homeowners across the region.
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FAQs
Wood-boring beetle treatment in McKinney, Texas typically ranges from several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on the scope of work required. The exact cost varies based on your home’s size, the extent of the infestation, how much exposed lumber needs treatment, and whether insulation removal is necessary before we can apply our heated Bora-Care solution.
During December and winter months, wood-boring beetles are less active since they’re in their larval stage inside the wood. However, this is actually an ideal time for treatment because we can address the problem before spring emergence when adult beetles become active again.
We provide custom quotes after a thorough inspection since every situation is unique. Our treatment includes application of heated Bora-Care to all exposed lumber and comes with an 18-month limited re-treatment warranty.
Yes, we offer an 18-month limited re-treatment warranty for our wood-boring beetle services in McKinney.
If you detect live beetle activity during the warranty period, we will re-treat your home at no additional charge.
We also provide up to two free inspections within the warranty timeframe to give you peace of mind, especially during winter months when beetles remain dormant in the wood.
Keep in mind that new emergence holes may appear after treatment, but this doesn’t necessarily indicate a live infestation since the warranty requires complete insulation removal, proper moisture control, and adequate ventilation to remain valid.
We typically respond to wood-boring beetle service requests within 24-48 hours to schedule your initial inspection.
During winter months like December, wood-boring beetles are less active, but treatment timing remains important since the larvae continue developing inside your wood year-round.
Once we complete the inspection and you approve the treatment plan, we can usually begin the Bora-Care application within 3-5 business days depending on our current schedule.
Keep in mind that if insulation removal is needed before treatment, we’ll coordinate that work first to ensure the most effective results.
Yes, we provide free quotes for wood-boring beetle treatment in McKinney. We require a Peace of Mind Inspection, which costs $150 and includes a comprehensive 60-90 minute assessment of your property. During this inspection, we’ll examine your attic, crawlspace, and other areas where wood-boring beetles are active, document all findings with annotated photos, and provide you with a detailed treatment quote based on the scope of the infestation.
While wood-boring beetles are less active during winter months like December, the damage they cause often becomes more visible during this season when homeowners spend more time indoors and may notice emergence holes or frass (wood powder) in their homes.
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.
