Termites in Furniture and Woodwork: Treatment, What Can Be Saved and What Cannot

Deemak in a wardrobe, a bed, kitchen cabinets or a door frame is often the first sign a family sees, and the question is always the same: can it be saved? Usually, yes, if the timber is still structurally sound and the colony is dealt with.

Furniture treatment injects and brushes the woodwork and treats the floor-wall junction behind it, so the piece is protected and the termites that came through the wall are stopped.

Why it happens in Pakistani homes and buildings

Termites reach furniture through the floor or wall it stands against, or arrive inside second-hand pieces. Wardrobes and cabinets fixed to walls, wooden flooring and door frames are the most common. Kiln-dried, treated timber resists longer; cheap softwood goes fast.

Signs you need furniture & woodwork termite treatment

• Hollow sound when tapped, or a screwdriver sinks in easily
• Fine wood powder or soil on shelves and the floor beneath
• Thin mud lines on the back of a wardrobe or along a frame
• Paint or veneer bubbling on a flat surface

How Shield Agro does furniture & woodwork termite treatment

1. Inspection. We identify every affected item and check whether the source is in the structure.
2. Injection treatment. Product is injected into galleries and infested timber, not just wiped on the surface.
3. Surface application. Exposed woodwork and contact points are treated to stop re-entry.
4. Advice. We tell you which items can be saved and which are past repair.

What is included

• Item-by-item inspection
• Injection into infested timber
• Treatment of door and window frames
• Structural check for the source colony
• Follow-up visit

What does furniture & woodwork termite treatment cost in Pakistan?

Furniture & Woodwork Termite Treatment is from Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000. Furniture and woodwork treatment starts from Rs 6,000 and depends on the number of pieces and rooms; and includes a follow-up visit. There is no call-out charge, and the price we agree is the price you pay. Every full treatment includes a follow-up visit.

How to keep the problem from coming back

• Pull fixed wardrobes a few centimetres from damp walls where possible
• Do not store cardboard boxes inside or behind wooden furniture
• Inspect second-hand furniture before bringing it home
• Have the floor junction treated, not only the furniture

Frequently asked questions

Can treated furniture be saved?

If the damage is limited to galleries inside the timber, yes. Treatment stops further loss and the item stays usable. Where the wood has been hollowed out structurally, we will tell you honestly that replacement is the better spend.

Does furniture treatment fix the problem?

Only if the furniture is the whole problem, which is rare. Termites in furniture usually travel from a colony in the soil or walls. We inspect for that source and tell you if a full treatment is needed.

Can we use the furniture the same day?

Yes, once the treated surfaces are dry, usually a few hours. Keep bedding off a treated bed frame until then, and ventilate the room.

Book furniture & woodwork termite treatment with Shield Agro

We are based in Johar Town, Lahore, and cover termite control across Pakistan, with teams in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Multan and scheduled visits elsewhere. Read the full service page for Furniture & Woodwork Termite Treatment, book a free inspection, call 0321-4583500 or message us on WhatsApp with a photo of the problem and your area. We reply under 30 minutes in working hours.