Termite (Deemak) Treatment for an Existing House in Pakistan: The Complete Guide

Deemak does not announce itself. By the time a door frame sounds hollow or a mud tube appears on the wall, the colony has usually been feeding for months. The good news is that a properly done post-construction treatment stops it, and with the right product and method it stays stopped for years.

This is the treatment most of our calls in Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and Faisalabad are about. Here is exactly what it involves, what it costs and what happens afterwards.

Why it happens in Pakistani homes and buildings

Termites live in the soil and enter through the floor-wall joint, cracks in the plinth, around pipes and up outside walls. Houses with lawns, old houses with timber, and ground floors in damp areas are hit first. Furniture is where you notice them; the soil is where they live.

Signs you need termite (deemak) treatment

• Mud tubes on walls, the plinth or pillars
• Door frames or skirting that sound hollow when tapped
• Paint bubbling near the floor
• Discarded wings on window sills after rain
• Fine soil or powder below furniture or frames

How Shield Agro does termite (deemak) treatment

1. Free inspection. We inspect the property, confirm the species and map the activity, at no charge and no obligation.
2. Price on the spot. You get a fixed price based on covered area, with the scope agreed before any work starts.
3. Drill and inject. We drill at set intervals along walls and floors, inject the barrier under pressure, and seal every hole neatly.
4. Perimeter barrier. The external soil perimeter is trenched and treated so new colonies cannot approach the structure.
5. Follow-up. We return to verify the treatment took, and you keep our number.

What is included

• Free pre-treatment inspection
• Soil barrier injection, interior and exterior
• Neat sealing of all drill points
• Follow-up visit
• Free follow-up inspection

What does termite (deemak) treatment cost in Pakistan?

Termite (Deemak) Treatment is from Rs 18,000 to Rs 45,000. Full post-construction treatment for a typical home runs from Rs 18,000 up to around Rs 45,000 depending on covered area and how far the infestation has spread. Inspection is free and the price is confirmed on the spot. 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

• Fix leaks and damp patches; termites follow moisture
• Keep firewood, timber and cardboard off the floor and away from walls
• Do not let the lawn soil touch the plinth; keep a gap
• Have the house inspected every year, especially before and after the monsoon

Frequently asked questions

Do we need to leave the house during treatment?

No. The product is low-odour and applied into the soil and masonry, not sprayed into the air. Most families stay home. We do ask that children and pets stay out of the specific rooms being drilled until the work there is finished.

How long does the treatment last?

A correctly applied soil barrier protects for several years. Every full treatment includes a follow-up visit to confirm the result.

Will the drilling damage my floor?

Holes are small, drilled at the wall-floor junction where they are least visible, and sealed after injection. On tiled floors we drill through grout lines wherever possible.

Book termite (deemak) 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 Termite (Deemak) 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.