Colony Pest Control

Powder Post Beetle

You've prepared for termite infestation, but have you protected your home against powder-post beetles?

The powder-post beetle mainly attacks dry hardwoods because the nature of the woods' pores allow it to lay their eggs. Infestations are most likely to occur if the larvae of beetles is in the wood used for log homes and conventional homes and or brought in with furniture. It is not unusual for an infestation to generate several hundred of these adults during a short period of time.

When the powder-post beetle's egg hatches, a little grub emerges, which eats cellulose. This grub is what causes all the damage. Once it gets it's fill, it will undergo metamorphosis and then emerge as the adult. What you will see is little holes and, in some cases, channels where they have chewed their way through the wood.

To make sure your home is protected, call our powder-post beetle experts today!