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POWDERPOST BEETLES

    Powderpost Beetles

    Powderpost Beetles: What you need to know

    Identifying Characteristics

    • Powderpost beetles are mainly identified by the damage they cause such as small holes in wood or powdery shavings/frass under infested posts
    • Adults are generally brown or black and vary from 3/32 to ¼ inches long

    Active Season

    • Adults do very little damage; the larva actually does the feeding on the wood
    • Most of their life is spent in wood and they emerge only as an adult to mate

    Interesting Facts

    • A Powderpost beetles average life cycle is only 1 year
    • They are active year-round

    Cause for Concern

    • They can damage the integrity of wooden structures including furniture as well as infest most wooden items

    Town & Country Can Help

    Customer Preparation

    • Powderpost Beetle treatments are both interior and exterior. We will treat the damaged areas, so please be sure that any areas of concern are accessible. People and pets will need to remain out of the house for 1 hour. Major areas of damage may need to be corrected by a contractor

    Our Guarantee

    • All treatments come with the Town and Country Guarantee!

    Contact Us Immediately

    If you have any evidence or any suspicion that this pest is around your property do NOT hesitate to contact us before the problem gets out of control.

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