Pest Library
What is a Wood Borer?
Wood borers are insects (usually beetles or their larvae) that infest and damage wooden furniture, doors, windows, wooden frames, and structural timber by boring holes into the wood to feed or lay eggs.
Common types:
Powderpost beetles
Bostrichid beetles
Lyctus beetles
Order Blattodea
IDENTIFY
❓ Why Do Wood Borers Come?
They are attracted to:
Moist wood
Old untreated furniture
Cracks or openings in wood
Improper storage of wood material
Humidity in the home or structure
Locate them
🔍 How to Identify a Wood Borer Infestation?
1. Tiny round exit holes on wood surfaces (1-2 mm in diameter).
2. Fine powder or dust (frass) near or under wooden items.
3. Weak, crumbling, or hollow wood when tapped.
4. Visible tunnels inside the wood.
5. Presence of beetles or larvae (especially during the summer or monsoon).
Residential Areas
Bathrooms: Behind toilets, under sinks
Basements/Garages: In cracks, under clutter
Public And Commercial Spaces
Warehouses: Among boxes, under pallets
Grocery Stores: In stockrooms, under shelves
Outdoor Environments
Gardens: Under mulch, around plant bases
Sewers/Drains: Inside pipes, near manholes
Pest Treatment
🛡️ How to Control Wood Borers?
1. Inspection of all wooden furniture and structures.
2. Chemical treatment using certified wood borer control solutions.
3. Fumigation or surface spraying where needed.
4. Wood preservatives applied to vulnerable areas.
5. Drying out damp conditions to reduce attraction.
6. Replacing or repairing heavily infested wood.
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