Beetles That Attack Wood: Identifying Beetles That Will Reinfest

Literally thousands of species of beetles are found in association with wood. Only a few of these may be considered as serious pests that feed on and damage structural wood.

Pest control operators must be able to identify the species which will feed on and damage wood in order to:

1. Detect and control infestations before significant damage has occurred.
2. Avoid making pesticide applications that are not needed.