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How to Identify Signs of Wood Borers
You may not realise that you have a wood borer problem until the damage becomes visible, so an early identification is the key before more harm is caused.
There are four stages of wood borer development:
Eggs - Found in cracks of wooden objects, floorboards and timbers.
Wood borer larvae - Usually a creamy-white colour and curved in shape.
Bore dust / frass - Caused by emerging adult beetles, usually visible below the infested wood.
Weak and damaged floorboards - In extreme cases, a foot or chair leg going through the floor can indicate a more serious problem.
Crumbling wood - Around corners or edges of floorboards.
Tunnels in the wood - Also known as 'galleries' which are often hard to see.
Dead borers - Usually found near the infested wood or around nearby windowsills.
Exit holes on wood - Round or oval shaped with sharp edges, the holes will appear clean and fresh.
Regular inspections and monitoring will help to identify a problem early to ensure fast and effective solutions for wood borer infestation. This will help to reduce the risks of long term damage to your building structural and wooden items.
Rentokil Initial pest experts approach provides rigorous protection for your property.
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