Termite Damage to Pianos and How It's Treated

Published: 11/11/2026 4:19:07 AM   Clicked: 2

Termites are a real threat to a piano's wooden parts, especially for one that's been pushed against a wall in a poorly ventilated room for a long time. Termites typically start from an inconspicuous spot, like the base or back panel, so damage is often already fairly extensive by the time it's noticed.

Once termite activity is confirmed, the pest problem itself should be dealt with by a professional pest control company first, and only then should a piano technician assess how much of the wooden structure is damaged and decide between a local patch or more extensive structural repair. Getting that order backwards risks the termites returning after the repair is done.