wood-destroying insects

Close up of a common furniture beetle eating wood

Common Furniture Beetles and How to Deal With Them

If you’re noticing damage to wooden furniture and structures in and around your home, common furniture beetles (Anobium punctatum) may be the culprit. Read on to learn how to spot wood beetles in furniture and wood and what to do about infestations. What is a furniture beetle? Common furniture beetles are usually around 3 to …

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Close up of a false powderpost beetle crawling on wood

How to Tell if You Have a False Powderpost Beetle Infestation

False powderpost beetles are difficult household pests to notice, making them capable of causing extensive damage to structural wood. This wood-boring beetle can cause as much damage as termites but typically goes unnoticed far longer, in many cases, until the wood is falling apart. Use this guide to learn how to identify and manage false …

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Close up of a woodworm crawling out of a hole in a piece of wood

What are Woodworms? And How to Get Rid of Them

The woodworm is a destructive household pest that feels most at home in damp wood, where they can survive for many years. They typically cause damage to wooden structures, old wooden furniture, or moist wood in unfinished areas like attics, garages, and basements. Use this guide to learn about woodworms and how to remedy a …

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Larva of the round-headed borer chewing on wood

What You Need to Know About Round-Headed Borers (Cerambycidae)

If you live in a wooded area, store firewood outdoors, or have trees in your landscaping, round-headed borers (Cerambycidae) may take up residence in your yard. Knowing how to identify them and what attracts them can help you deal with infestations when they occur. What is a round-headed borer? A round-headed borer is the common …

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Close up of a old house borer on a piece of wood

What are Old House Borers?

While most people aren’t as familiar with old house borers as other wood-damaging pests, they are common in the U.S., particularly along the Atlantic Seaboard. These black beetles cause damage to wooden structures at rapid speeds, creating a need for expensive repairs and replacements. Read this article to learn about old house borer beetles and …

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Close up of a dead tree trunk with damage from wood boring beetles

What’s Eating Away the Wood in Your House: Common Types of Wood-Boring Beetles

Wood-boring beetles are invasive pests that weaken wooden structures in and around your home. These insects eat wood slowly as they burrow in and out of the holes and tunnels they create. Learn how to identify the most common types of wood-boring beetles that can damage areas of your house, dig holes in your furniture, …

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Wood with damage from wood-destroying insects

Wood Destroying Insects And What You Need To Know About Them

Insects that bore and drill holes in wood may be tiny, but their activities can add up to big damage. In fact, wood-destroying insects cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage every year in the U.S. Read on to learn more about the types of wood-destroying insects to keep a lookout for. Which insects …

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