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Wood Borers Pest Control in Maitland
Helping a Pest Free Environment also in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter Valley region.
Wood borer Control
Helping a Pest Free Environment also in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter Valley region.
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Keep your home safe from boring beetles
When you think of timber damage, you might think of termites. But in Australia, we also have another house-destroying pest — wood borers. These messy and destructive pests hatch, grow and live inside timber and can go unnoticed for quite some time.
As a locally owned and operated company, OzPest Solutions is proud to be the go-to pest control service for wood boring pests. We can help you distinguish between termite and wood borer damage and provide safe solutions to protect your family and home.
Learn more about wood borers and how to deal with them
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Why trust OzPest Solutions to deal with wood borers?
1. Reliable
We stand by our quotes and timelines. It’s professional pest control that’s on time, every time.
2. Local personalised
Your friendly face in pest control. We’re a locally owned and operated business and love getting to know our customers.
3. Safe
With our safe methods and products, your family, home, and local environment is in safe hands.
4. Knowledgeable
We’re fully qualified, highly experienced, and ready to share our knowledge with you.
5. Transparent
We’ll take the time to explain what we’re treating, why we’re treating it, and how you can prevent pests from returning.
6. Guaranteed
With our 6-month guarantee on most treatments, in the unlikely event that pests return, we’ll spot treat for free.
What do you need to know about wood borers?
Discovering something eating your house and your furniture can be scary, so it’s definitely a pest problem that you want dealt with quickly. But knowing how to identify a boring beetle can help you tackle the problem early and stop an infestation before it starts.
Identifying Borers
Common furniture beetle
2.7 to 4.5 mm long when full-grown, brown with an oval body. These beetles spend three to four years growing and feasting on wood before breaking out and leaving holes about 1 to 2 mm wide.
Powderpost beetle
Around 7 mm long with a distinct “hooded” head. They are dark brown and shiny. The name comes from their ability to reduce wood to a fine powder, which you may notice around affected areas.
Queensland pine beetles
Also found in NSW. They are around 3 mm, dark, shiny, and round. They leave exit holes 1 mm to 2 mm wide with a honeycomb appearance.
WOOD BORER BEHAVIOUR
Female borer beetles lay eggs inside wood. After the eggs hatch, the larvae will grow by feeding on the timber around them. Then, the adult borer will create an exit hole through the wood to leave, reproduce, and continue the cycle.WOOD BORER BEHAVIOUR
Female borer beetles lay eggs inside wood. After the eggs hatch, the larvae will grow by feeding on the timber around them. Then, the adult borer will create an exit hole through the wood to leave, reproduce, and continue the cycle.PROBLEMS CAUSED BY BORERS
Like termites, the most significant problem caused by wood borers is structural damage to buildings. Depending on the species, these pests also:- Destroy native trees
- Cause allergies
- Ruin antique furniture
- Increase the chance of wood rot
PROBLEMS CAUSED BY BORERS
Like termites, the most significant problem caused by wood borers is structural damage to buildings. Depending on the species, these pests also:- Destroy native trees
- Cause allergies
- Ruin antique furniture
- Increase the chance of wood rot
Tips to prevent wood borers
Prevention is cheaper and smoother than dealing with the damage of an infestation. And because some wood borers will reinfest the same wood, it’s a good idea to have a pest controller check for them. In the meantime, though, there are some simple precautions you can take.
Garden management
Taking great care of your garden and yard can prevent many pests, including borers. You can:
- Check trees near the home for borer damage
- Avoid mulch against exterior walls
- Keep woodpiles dry and check for borer damage before using for firewood
- Remove garden debris promptly
Examine new items
When you bring furniture into your home, you might also be introducing pests like bed bugs, borers, and fleas. Here’s a checklist to run through before bringing them inside:
- Look for small, round or oval holes
- Check for any wood dust (frass)
- Push against wood to see if weakened by damage
- Wear a white glove and run fingers along creases, seams, and corners to pick up any hiding pests
