Wood Worm Control

Wood worms are among the most dangerous pests for premium furniture, doors, wooden floors, and even structural wood in homes. The name isn't accurate - they're actually larvae of small beetles that live and eat inside wood from within. The larva remains inside wood for 2-5 years before transforming into an adult beetle and flying to lay eggs in other wood.

In Cairo, the most common species: common furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum) - affects most old furniture and doors. And deathwatch beetle (Xestobium rufovillosum) - larger, affects structural wood and a major source of ceiling damage.

The big problem with wood worms is humans don't notice them for years. The larva eats wood from inside, so the piece looks intact from outside but is hollow inside. By the time clear signs appear (small holes + fine wood dust), the infestation is actually 2-3 years old at minimum.

Most vulnerable wood: old wood (antiques, heritage doors), damp wood, wood not treated with preservatives. Old villas in Zamalek and Heliopolis especially suffer from this.

At Nile Germany, we treat wood worms by direct injection method - not surface spray. The technician drills tiny holes (2 mm) in the infested piece every 10-15 cm and injects specialized pesticide (مبيدات ألمانية للحقن المباشر) inside the wood. The pesticide spreads through wood fibers and reaches larvae at all stages (egg, small larva, large larva, pupa).

For large structural surfaces (ceilings, main doors), we use Low Heat Treatment with residual spray. Temperature above 52°C for 4 hours kills all larvae at all stages.

Our results: 98% complete elimination in treated furniture. Warranty is 2 years for treated furniture, 5 years for full injection in structural wood.

Important note: after treatment, we fill the small holes with treatment paste matching the wood color, so they're invisible. Antique furniture retains its full original appearance.

Another note: if we find infestation across multiple pieces, we recommend full treatment (all pieces) in one visit, because adult beetles fly between pieces. Treating only one piece gives only temporary results.