Wood pests
Wood-borers
Wood-boring beetle larvae tunnel through timber, leaving exit holes and fine dust. Activity must be confirmed before treatment decisions.
Signs to look for
- Small round exit holes
- Fine powdery frass
- Weak or crumbly timber edges
- Beetles emerging from wood
Risks
- Damage to furniture or structural timber
- Misdiagnosis of old inactive holes
- Spread through untreated timber
Prevention
- Keep timber dry and ventilated
- Inspect second-hand wood furniture
- Remove heavily damaged timber where advised
- Use treated timber in renovations
When to call PPS
- Fresh dust appears below holes
- You are renovating older timber
- Damage is near structural elements