Wood Borer
Wood borers are wood damaging insect that invade and damage structural and furniture wood based on the type and moisture content of the wood. Wood-boring beetles are often referred to by the name of wood borers. Some examples of wood-boring beetles are bostrichid, buprestidae, anobiid and lyctid powderpost beetles. Wood borer larvae and powder post beetle larvae are pests that can harm structural wood and wood based furniture.
- Do’s :
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- Wood boring beetles are attracted to the moisture content in the wood, try to keep furniture, door and wooden items dry.
- Remove infected wood to avoid the infestation from spreading to another area.
- If you see powderpost beetles, borer beetles, common furniture beetles, or any other wood-boring beetles or woodworms in your home, you will need to treat your home with an insecticide labeled for wood-boring beetles.
- Don’ts :
- Ants are tiny so it can be difficult to keep them out. Start by checking your walls for cracks and ensuring that your windows and doors have tight seals. Any openings you find should be closed up with caulking.
- DON’T dispose of pesticides carelessly : Even the containers you buy in the stores need to be properly disposed of, and not simply tossed in the trash.
- Treatment :
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- Use of the correct treatment to get rid of woodborer for your individual circumstances.