Common Wood Destroying Insects That Invade Homes

Wood destroying insects can cause significant damage to homes if left untreated. Some of the most common wood destroying insects that can invade and damage homes include powderpost beetles, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and termites.

• Powderpost beetles are a type of wood-boring beetle that often infest hardwoods, such as oak and ash. These small pests leave behind tiny holes in the wood surface, usually filled with a fine powdery dust from their eggs and larvae. To stop the damage from these beetles, homeowners should immediately contact a professional pest control company for treatment.
• Carpenter ants also cause significant damage to wood structures when they build nests inside walls or furniture. These large black ants can weaken structural integrity by creating galleries and tunnels in wood pieces throughout a home. A skilled pest control technician can help rid your home of these pests with proper insecticides to stop further damage.
• Carpenter bees are another destructive species of insect that homeowners should keep an eye out for. These bees bore into wooden surfaces such as siding, eaves, or decks to create nest chambers for their young. If left unchecked, these bees can cause extensive damage to your property with their drilling activities. Our team at Universal Pest Control can help you quickly get rid of these troublesome bees before they cause serious harm to your structure.
• Termites are one of the most damaging types of wood-destroying insects due to their ability to eat away at wooden structures quickly and silently. Though often unseen until it’s too late, homeowners should be aware of signs such as mud tubes on exterior walls or hollowed-out wood pieces inside their homes that could indicate a termite infestation has taken hold.

To prevent the destruction caused by these wood destroying pests, Universal Pest Control provides comprehensive inspection and extermination services designed specifically for these insects to ensure complete elimination from your property in Union County.

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