Wood Borer Management

Powder post beetles lay their eggs in cracks of wood and the larvae tunnel into the surface, filling it with a very fine powder like dust, undergo metamorphosis and emerge as adult through tiny exit holes. Powder post beetles have long, narrow, fat bodies that allow them to easily attack wood surface.

Powder post beetles have long, narrow, fat bodies that allow them to easily attack wood surface. These beetles are reddish-brown in color.Adult powder post beetles are very active at night, enjoy flying and are attracted to the light.

Adult powder post beetles are very active at night, enjoy flying and are attracted to the light. Powder post beetles often attack hardwoods, and can be found in hardwood floors, timbers and crates, antiques and other objects made of hardwood materials. Powder post beetles damages are second only to termites.