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
Pest library FAQs
What signs are reported for wood-borers?
Small round exit holes; Fine powdery frass; Weak or crumbly timber edges; Beetles emerging from wood
What risks can wood-borers create?
Damage to furniture or structural timber; Misdiagnosis of old inactive holes; Spread through untreated timber
When should I call PPS for wood-borers?
Fresh dust appears below holes; You are renovating older timber; Damage is near structural elements