Wood-destroying Pests 2025

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The document is a comprehensive guide on the management of wood-destroying pests, specifically targeting commercial applicators in Michigan. It covers various aspects including laws governing pesticide use, the biology of termites and other wood-destroying insects, equipment and methods for pest control, soil treatment techniques for subterranean termites, and alternative treatments such as baiting and wood treatment. The guide emphasizes the importance of proper inspection, habitat modification, and moisture control to prevent infestations. It also provides detailed information on different types of wood-damaging fungi and their management.

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What is the most destructive wood-eating pest?

TERMITES. Termites cause more structural damage in the United States than any other insect. Subterranean species are the most destructive. Theyre found throughout the United States, but the Southeast and California have the heaviest infestations and sustain the most damage.

How do you get rid of wood destroying insects?

Therefore, a professional treatment by a certified pesticide applicator is almost always needed to control wood destroying insects. These treatments can include heat treatments or chemical fumigation that deep inside the wood to insects.

What is considered a wood-destroying insect?

These include termites, wood-boring beetles, and fungus like dry rot or wet rot.

How do I identify a wood-eating insect?

Look for these signs when you suspect the presence of wood-eating bugs: Small round exit holes in wood. Sawdust or frass (fine shavings, powders, or pellets) around exit holes. Creaky floorboards, peeling tile, stained or warped walls, flooring, decking, furniture, and other wood structures or products.

What does wood damaged by termites look like?

Visible Tunnels and Patterns As termites consume wood, they can leave sculpted patterns. Its also possible to see tunnels on your walls and baseboards. Termites will tunnel through the interior of wood, and when those tunnels surface, youll notice them appear along the termites paths.

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