Wood Destroying Insects
Wood-Destroying Insect Identification Guide
What are wood-destroying insects?
Wood-destroying insects invade and damage wood to create nesting sites or because they use the wood as a source of food. When these pests choose wood in our homes, the damage they cause can become extensive, expensive, and difficult to repair.
Eastern subterranean termites, powderpost beetles, and carpenter ants are examples of wood-destroying insects that live throughout Massachusetts and invade homes and businesses.
- Carpenter ants are one of the largest species of household invading ants living throughout the U.S. These ants chew through wood, not to feed on, but to create tunnels and nesting galleries.
- The Eastern subterranean termite feeds on and is attracted to water-damaged or decaying wood. They feed on the cellulose found in wood and other plant materials.
- Powderpost beetles invade wood, and their feeding larvae turn wood into a fine powder. These pests invade both hardwoods and softwoods.
Are wood-destroying insects dangerous?
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