{"id":16137,"date":"2021-06-08T19:23:44","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T09:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=16137"},"modified":"2024-08-07T03:15:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T17:15:51","slug":"wood-borer-identification-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wood-borer-identification-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood Borer Identification and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wood_borer.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Wood borer beetle\" class=\"wp-image-16281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wood_borer.jpg.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wood_borer.jpg-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wood_borer.jpg-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wood_borer.jpg-360x202.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tomasz Klejdysz \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that Australia is teeming with pests whose sole purpose seems to be making our lives more difficult. And wood-eating insects are among the pesky ones that can ruin your beloved furniture, or worse &#8211; cause severe structural damage to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to identify a wood borer infestation is not something to be taken lightly. After all, you wouldn\u2019t want to lose your antique dresser or have your floor cave in, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you\u2019re in the right place! In this article, we\u2019ll go over what this pest is, how to identify the different kinds of wood borers and the damage they cause, and what you can do to deal with an infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Live in the coastal regions of Australia and often deal with insects;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Are partial to antique or other old wooden furniture;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Have noticed tiny holes appearing on your wooden furniture or structures,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>Then read on &#8211; this post can save you a world of trouble!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post_walkthrough\"><strong class=\"title\">Table of Contents:<\/strong>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what_is-wood_borer\">What is a wood borer?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wood_borers_identification\">How do you identify wood borers?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what_does_borer_damage_look_like\">What does borer damage look like?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wood_borer_infestation_treatment\">How to treat a wood borer infestation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how_borer_pest_controller_can_help\">How a borer pest control specialist can help<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#takeaways\">Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what_is-wood_borer\">What is a wood borer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get to the actual identification, let\u2019s talk about what these little critters are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A wood borer is a type of beetle that spends most of its lifespan burrowing through and eating wood. There are quite a few different kinds of wood-boring beetles in Australia, with some being more of a nuisance and others posing some serious risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A wood borer starts its life when a female beetle lays eggs, often within the wood itself &#8211; in cracks or old borer tunnels, for example &#8211; or on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the larvae hatch, they quickly dig their way into the timber. There, they spend their time digging tunnels and chomping down on the wood. This part of a wood borer\u2019s life can last for years and is, unfortunately, the most destructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the larvae turn into beetles and are ready to leave the timber, they dig a path out and fly off, leaving exit holes on the surface. In most cases, this will be the first time you become aware of their presence at all. Unfortunately, it\u2019s often too late at this point, and the wood is ruined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While antique furniture and wooden structures in older houses are the usual victims, each wood-boring beetle species is relatively unique and has different dietary preferences. This means you\u2019ll often find a certain type of wood borer attacking only specific types of wood. Which leads us to our next point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/woodworm-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Treat a Woodworm Infestation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/treat_woodworm_featured-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Treat a Woodworm Infestation - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Treat a Woodworm Infestation &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/woodworm-treatment\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Treat a Woodworm Infestation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Treat a Woodworm Infestation\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the difference between termites and borers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you just see a piece of wood riddled with holes and you don\u2019t know the difference between termites and wood borers, it\u2019s pretty easy to confuse the two. Both wood-boring beetles and termites love snacking on the wooden structures and furniture in our homes. But they have nothing in common (apart from their choice of food, of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we explained above, <strong>wood borers are beetles<\/strong>, and their larval stage is when they do all the damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/flying-termites\/\">Termites<\/a>, on the other hand, are small, ant-like insects. <\/strong>They\u2019re very pale, almost white, and have soft bodies. While they\u2019re often called \u201cwhite ants\u201d due to their appearance, they\u2019re actually a closer relative to the cockroach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike wood-boring beetles, termites usually build their nests outside of people\u2019s homes. And, to attack a house, they need suitable soil conditions and an easy access point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wood_borers_identification\">How do you identify wood borers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned above, you probably won\u2019t notice a woodworm infestation until they\u2019ve grown into beetles and left the timber. Still, if you happen to see a beetle or two in your home (especially if you\u2019ve been finding holes in your furniture), knowing a thing or two about wood borer identification can help you find the infested item. And if you manage to locate the source of the infestation early on, then that\u2019s even better &#8211; you might be able to save the timber!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, without further ado, here\u2019s how to identify wood borers in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common furniture beetle<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/common_furniture_beetle.jpg\" alt=\"Anobium punctatum\" class=\"wp-image-16289\" style=\"width:169px;height:244px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/common_furniture_beetle.jpg 225w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/common_furniture_beetle-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tomasz Klejdysz \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The common furniture beetle <em>(Anobium punctatum)<\/em> is one of the worst offenders in Australia. Unfortunately, it\u2019s also the most common type of wood borer you can find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These wood-boring beetles have oval bodies and are brown in colour. An adult common furniture beetle is around 2.7-4.5 mm long and is easily recognised by its prothorax (the foremost segment of its body), which looks like a little hood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all others, the female common furniture beetle lays her eggs in the wood. They will hatch after about 3 weeks and spend the next 3-4 years of their life as larvae, feeding on the timber. When they\u2019re ready to pupate and start the next (very short) chapter of their life, they\u2019ll make their way closer to the surface and remain there for up to 8 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they\u2019ve \u201cflourished\u201d into a grown beetle, they will break out of the wood, leaving behind exit holes about 1-2 mm wide. During their escape, the beetles will drag a powdery substance (frass) out with them, which is how most of us notice the infestation in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since common furniture beetles spend their adult life reproducing and don\u2019t eat, they only last a few days outside the timber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These wood-boring beetles usually attack softwood &#8211; pine, for example. However, hardwood isn\u2019t safe, either, as they\u2019re not extremely picky eaters like most of the other borers on our list. This means that you can find them in pretty much any piece of wood in your home. Damp areas are especially susceptible to furniture beetle damage, so cellars and wood floors often suffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Powderpost beetle<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/powderpost_beetle.jpg\" alt=\"Lyctus borers\" class=\"wp-image-16291\" style=\"width:169px;height:308px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/powderpost_beetle.jpg 225w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/powderpost_beetle-165x300.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tomasz Klejdysz \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Powderpost beetles, also known as Lyctus borers, are somewhat similar to the common furniture beetle. They\u2019re a part of the <em>Lyctinae <\/em>subfamily, which consists of around 70 species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adult powderpost beetle can usually range from 3 to 19 mm, depending on the specific type. Unlike most other wood-boring beetles, this kind doesn\u2019t have a large prothorax, so its head is more visible. Its most notable characteristic is that, over time, it can turn the infested wood into a fine powder, which is how it gets its name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyctus borers also spend quite a lot of their life as larvae inside the wood, from a few months up to several years. Once they leave, they leave exit holes ranging from 0.8 to 3.2 mm in size, and a good amount of frass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powderpost beetles feed mainly on the starch content of deciduous trees, both hardwood and softwood, depending on the species. If the hardwood is low in starch, though, or if the pores are too small for the female to lay eggs in, it\u2019s considered safe from attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some items these wood-boring beetles often like to attack are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Furniture;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Wooden tools;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Flooring;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Skirting boards;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Other decorative wood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that Lyctus borers don\u2019t cause too much structural damage, and you can simply replace the infested wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Queensland pine beetle<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pine_bark_anobiid.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Ernobius mollis\" class=\"wp-image-16292\" style=\"width:225px;height:325px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pine_bark_anobiid.jpg.jpg 225w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pine_bark_anobiid.jpg-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Henrik Larsson \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This type of wood-boring beetle <em>(Calymmaderus incisus)<\/em> is, unsurprisingly, native to and primarily found in south-eastern Queensland. Along with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.qld.gov.au\/industries\/farms-fishing-forestry\/forests-wood\/pests-diseases\/trees-timber\/pine-bark-anobiid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pine bark anobiid (<em>Ernobius mollis<\/em>)<\/a> and a few other species, they form the anobiid beetles family.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adult Queensland pine beetle is around 3 mm long and 1.5 mm wide, it also has an oval-shaped body, entirely covered in tiny hairs, similar to the pine bark anobiid species (shown on the photo on the left). Its colour is a warm, reddish-brown, and it has a shiny exterior and antennae with a 3-segment club. Its legs are usually tightly folded next to its body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When leaving the timber, the Queensland pine beetle leaves behind 2 mm wide holes. As with most kinds of wood borers, this species hatches in a few weeks, lives a 3-year-long larval life, and lasts up to 4 weeks as an adult beetle. You\u2019ll only find adults around from October to February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This wood-boring beetle, once again unsurprisingly, infests hoop pine sapwood almost exclusively. It attacks mostly wooden housing structures, such as floorboards and walls, and can sometimes be found in furniture. Older homes are more susceptible to attacks, and the damages are usually heavier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The damage caused by Queensland pine beetles is easily recognised by its honeycomb appearance. Once a piece of wood is infested, this wood borer will keep reinfesting it until it loses its strength entirely, and there\u2019s not enough for the grub to feast on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesser auger beetle<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lesser_auger_beetle.jpg\" alt=\"Heterobostrychus aequalis\" class=\"wp-image-16293\" style=\"width:225px;height:325px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lesser_auger_beetle.jpg 225w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lesser_auger_beetle-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Protasov AN \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This pesky wood borer <em>(Heterobostrychus aequalis)<\/em> is known to be a nuisance pretty much anywhere except Western Australia and is pretty hard to detect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adult auger beetle has a long, cylindrical body that reaches 6-13 mm in length and 2-3.5 mm in width. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with other wood-boring beetles, their head is barely visible, as it\u2019s mostly hidden beneath the prothorax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their colour is often a glossy reddish-brown or brown-black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the lesser auger beetle, any seasoned hardwood item is fair game. It mostly wreaks havoc on timber with a high sapwood and starch content, be it furniture or a housing structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European house borer<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/european_house_borer.jpg\" alt=\"Hylotrupes bajulus\" class=\"wp-image-16294\" style=\"width:225px;height:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/european_house_borer.jpg 225w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/european_house_borer-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">D. Kucharski K. Kucharska \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This type of wood-boring beetle<em> (Hylotrupes bajulus)<\/em> is known around Australia as a European house borer. However, you can see it referred to as a longhorn beetle or an old house borer, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This beetle usually grows up to 8-20 mm. It\u2019s either brown or black in colour but looks greyish due to the fine \u201cfur\u201d that covers most of its body. In some cases, the antennae and legs can have a reddish hue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete lifespan of the European house borer can range from 2 years to an entire decade! The type of wood, the amount of moisture, the temperature, etc., can all affect how long this species lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When exiting the timber, the adult beetle leaves exit holes around 6-10 mm in size. You\u2019ll usually see adults around in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>European house borers like to munch on the sapwood of softwood, pine, fir, and spruce. They\u2019re mostly found in newer houses, as they fancy the high resin content of fairly fresh wood. Still, they can attack older wood, too, and the damage is usually more severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This wood borer is somewhat similar to the jewel beetle <em>(Buprestidae),<\/em> commonly known as a metallic wood-boring beetle due to its highly shiny body and iridescent colours. However, jewel beetles prefer to feed on various plants out in nature, mostly dying tree branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"cta-info-box__image col-auto d-flex align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/appIcons\/AppIcon76x76.png\"><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box__body col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Not sure what kind of wood borer you are dealing with?<\/strong> Get in touch and we can help identify and get rid of it!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn\" title=\"<strong>Not sure what kind of wood borer you are dealing with?<\/strong> Get in touch and we can help identify and get rid of it!\">Learn More<\/a> <!-- \/.btn -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.btn-holder -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__body -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.row -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box -->\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what_does_borer_damage_look_like\">What does borer damage look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s talk about what you need to look for to identify wood borer damage. Some of these are easier to spot than others, but the bad news is that you can often see them only after the larvae have eaten through the wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most common signs of borer damage are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Exit holes <\/strong>&#8211; If the infestation was recent or is still ongoing, you\u2019ll see fresh round or oval holes on the wood\u2019s surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Frass<\/strong> &#8211; This bore dust is the result of the larvae feeding on the timber. You\u2019ll be able to see it once the adult beetles leave the wood and drag the powdery substance out with them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Damaged floorboards <\/strong>&#8211; If the wood borers have infested your wooden floors, the floorboards will either have visible damage or feel weak and spongy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Damaged and crumbling wood<\/strong> &#8211; For furniture or housing structures, you might notice the wood crumbling around the edges and corners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>There are other signs that can let you know an infestation has taken place, though they\u2019re less common or more difficult to spot. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Tunnels<\/strong> &#8211; The tunnels dug by the borers are also called galleries. They\u2019re difficult to spot, though, and you\u2019ll likely only notice them if you saw the item open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Beetle eggs<\/strong> &#8211; Most of the time, the eggs are very hard to see with the naked eye. If you suspect an infestation, you might want to take a closer look at the wood in question with a magnifying glass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Adult beetles<\/strong> &#8211; This is relatively rare, but you might spot a live adult beetle or two puttering about your home, or dead ones around the infested wood, doors, or windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Larva<\/strong> &#8211; Since they spend their whole larval stage inside the wood, it\u2019s very unlikely that you\u2019ll spot wood borer larvae in your home. But if you want to keep an eye out on the off chance that one escapes, most of them are white or cream-coloured, round, and curved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-carpenter-ants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-deal-with-carpetner-ants-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-deal-with-carpetner-ants-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-deal-with-carpetner-ants-292x292.jpg 292w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-deal-with-carpetner-ants-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-deal-with-carpetner-ants-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-carpenter-ants\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wood_borer_infestation_treatment\">How to treat a wood borer infestation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve learned about the different types of wood-boring beetles and the damage they cause, you probably want to know more about wood borer treatment. By far the best solution is to turn to a professional pest control company. Still, sometimes you can handle it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A wood borer infestation that\u2019s allowed to continue can lead to some severe structural damage. You\u2019ll want to take care of it as soon as possible, so here\u2019s how to get rid of borers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determine the type of infestation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing on your to-do list should be finding out if the infestation is still active. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Seeing wood powder around the item in question means you\u2019re dealing with wood borers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>If you find a white, powdery substance that doesn\u2019t clump together around a wooden item, there might still be woodworms burrowing inside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>If the powder is yellow and clumpy, however, there\u2019s a good chance that the larvae have grown into beetles and left their childhood home many moons ago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the right kind of treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For ongoing infestations, treating the wood is the way to go, as you need to kill the larvae inside. <\/strong>If you\u2019re handling unfinished wood, you can just apply the treatment directly. Painted or sealed wood, though, will need to be stripped before you can treat it. And if you\u2019re dealing with adult beetles, you might want to use an insecticide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve determined that the infestation is no longer active and there are no eggs to be found, you have two options &#8211; either seal the wood or replace it.<\/strong> If it\u2019s furniture, it depends on the item and if you\u2019re willing to get rid of it. However, housing structures need to be inspected for heavy damages and, if possible, replaced for your own safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Using a borate-based product to treat borers in furniture is a good way to \u201cpurge\u201d the timber and prevent pests from attacking it in the future. Read the instructions on the label carefully, mix the product with the stated amount of water, and apply it to the unsealed wood, coating it well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Insecticides can help rid your home of adult beetles before they get the chance to lay their eggs. Choose a product labelled for pests that infest wood (or wood-boring beetles specifically). Prepare the solution as per the instructions. Then, spray the insecticide in any cracks and crevices, around door and window frames, around baseboards and corners, pretty much anywhere a pest can hide. You may need to reapply the product as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-dust-mites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Get Rid of Dust Mites\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/get_rid_of_dust_mites_featured-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Finding and killing dust mites\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"get_rid_of_dust_mites_featured\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-dust-mites\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Get Rid of Dust Mites\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Get Rid of Dust Mites\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how_borer_pest_controller_can_help\">How a borer pest control specialist can help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to handle wood borer pest control yourself, or you\u2019re not sure what you\u2019re dealing with exactly, it\u2019s best to get professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/insect-pest-control\/\">pest control specialists<\/a> we work with have years of experience in the field and know what the best course of action will be. They can treat your home for various insects, including wood-boring beetles, using the most effective methods based on what pest is troubling you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, if you turn to the experts, you can rest easy, knowing that the health of your family or pets will not be endangered in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"cta-info-box__image col-auto d-flex align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/appIcons\/AppIcon76x76.png\"><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box__body col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Get professional wood borer inspection and treatment!<\/strong> Leave your furniture in the hands of experienced pros!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn\" title=\"<strong>Get professional wood borer inspection and treatment!<\/strong> Leave your furniture in the hands of experienced pros!\">Learn More<\/a> <!-- \/.btn -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.btn-holder -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__body -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.row -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box -->\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"takeaways\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"block-title\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--normal\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wood borers are beetles whose larvae burrow inside and weed on timber.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are various types of wood-boring beetles that infest different kinds of wood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most common wood borer species in Australia are the common furniture beetle, the powderpost beetle, the Queensland pine beetle, the lesser auger beetle, and the European house borer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The difference between wood borers and termites is that the former are beetles, while the latter are different kinds of insects, related to cockroaches. They differ in both appearance and behaviour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The more common signs of a wood borer infestation are exit holes in the timber, powdery frass, and weak and damaged wooden furniture and structures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To stop an active infestation, you need to treat or replace the wood. To deal with adult beetles, you can apply a specialised insecticide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best course of action if you suspect a wood borer infestation is to call a professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>We hope you found our post helpful. If you have any other questions about wood borers or your own tips on dealing with them, let us know in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that Australia is teeming with pests whose sole purpose seems to be making our lives more difficult. 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