Reddish brown, with
long, narrow, flat bodies; 1/8- to
1/4-inch.
Habitat
Powderpost beetles live in hardwood
floors, timbers,
crates, antique furniture and other objects made from hardwoods. They
lay their
eggs in cracks in the wood and the larvae tunnel into the surface,
filling it
with a very fine powder-like dust. Powderpost
beetles are considered by some experts to be second only to termites in
the United States in their destructiveness to wood and wood
products.
Diet
Hardwoods found in
floors, timbers, furniture and
other objects.
Insect control: powderpost
beetles
Vigilant inspection of wood sources in your home is
key to
preventing powderpost beetles. At the earliest signs of damage, call a
pest
management professional, who can determine which control measures are
necessary.
