Wood Borer Management Solutions

Powder post beetles are second only to termites in their ability to damage dry, seasoned wood. And yet, customers often receive conflicting opinions about whether the insects and/or damage they are seeing is indeed due to powder post beetles. Mistakes also are made in determining whether the infestation is active, and if so, how it should be managed. As a result, the pests may cause considerable confusion for homeowners, wood suppliers, manufacturers and builders etc.

Powder post beetle” is a term used to describe several species of small (1/8-3/4 inch long) insects that reduce wood to a flour-like powder. The developing grub-like larvae inflict damage as they create narrow, meandering tunnels in wood as they feed. Infestations typically are discovered after noticing powder, accompanied by small, round “tiny

holes” in the wood surface. The eggs hatch into tiny larvae that bore into the wood, emerging as adults one to five years later, usually during late winter, spring or summer depending upon species. Customers are more likely to see damage, rather than the beetles themselves, because the adults are cryptic and active mainly at night. Occasionally, the beetles may be found near damaged wood, or on windowsills since some are attracted to light.

 We provide service to Control the infestation of Powder Post beetles. In this service we check minutely to find out the active holes and treat them thoroughly.