The name wood-boring beetle covers the kind of wood destroying beetles on its larval or adults stage. It is commonly referred in the Philippines as "bukbok" in the woodworking business. Longhorn beetles, weevils, bark beetles and metallic flat-headed borers are the most common.
These beetles are regarded as primary decomposers in nature; they are significant in the ecosystem, as they let new growth of trees by get ridding of dead trees in the forest. They give back nutrients to the soil in the process. Imagine a dead tree with all its nutrients locked in, this is where wood borers are important in nature’s way of recovery cycle. Powder post beetle in focus.
Some beetles such as Asian longhorn and emerald ash borer may attack healthy living tress that can be considered as economic pests in agricultural sense, many of these organisms will only eat dead trees, and this is where domestic problem particularly in building construction arises.
It is not common for furniture or other wood products to be infested by woodborers (as they are basically a dead tree). The wood supplies that have been used may have a presence of beetle eggs or larvae, with its long life cycle; it may take years before their presence becomes obvious. These are some concerns to be focused with by homeowners and builders from planning to construction. The infestation may occur ideally in humid areas of the house.
Infested wooden furniture must be removed or thrown away before the infestation becomes serious. In reality, distinguishing the pest by researching further before calling an exterminator is a tiresome task and may prove impractical or waste of time, leave the job to an entomologist or seek immediate help from a reliable local pest control provider is the best option. Some beetles attack timber used in construction and furniture making; others limit their infestation to forests or roots of living trees.
Most of the method treatment includes:
1. Spot application of pesticides by spraying or brushing; do not do it by yourself, most effective insecticides are only obtainable by certified pest control professionals.
2. Cold treatment by Freezing. For valuable or expensive infested furniture, this may be an option. Wrapping it in a protective cover such as plastic and placed big in freezers for several weeks.
3. Heat treatment procedure, where wood is heated at high temperature for a few hours.
4. Fumigation, treatment usually employing gaseous pesticide to suffocate pests.
The following lists of beetles considered as house pests.
Powderpost beetle
Ambrosia beetle
Deathwatch beetle
Old-house borer
Common furniture beetle
Flat-headed wood-borer
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