Tiny Wood Bugs

Wood-boring beetles are not the only insects that can destroy wood and compromise the structural integrity of buildings and homes.

Tiny wood bugs. They are tiny but they can quickly become a huge problem due to their reproduction habits. You can determine a beetle from its wings and wing covers. Fortunately only a few insects actually damage sound dry wood.

Whenever you find one you need to understand you are facing an infestation and you should act accordingly. One way to identify this beetle is if you see holes in wood and hear a clicking sound coming from it. Different Tiny Bugs that can be found in your kitchen.

Tiny brown bugs can be found anywhere. Rodents pests and other wood-eating bugs may become present and then start to move into your home. Yellow clumpy powder is a sign of an old infestation as are emergence holes in the wood.

To prevent stains on your woodwork vacuum these and call it good. These bugs are shaped a bit like a stink bug and grow up to 34 inch long. Use the oldest wood first.

Dry-rot fungi are the primary wood decay organisms where high moisture permits the fungus to grow. Wood powder is a sign of wood-boring beetles. If you see white non-clumpy powder on or near wood the infestation is most likely active.

There are about 150 different species of wood wasps that all share one common characteristic. Many insects attack dead or dying trees. Beetles are the most common group found developing in firewood.