Wood Boring Beetles
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The powderpost beetle mainly attacks dry hardwoods (as low as 8% moisture) because the nature of the woods’ pores allows it to lay eggs. Infestations are most likely to occur if the larvae of beetles are brought in with furniture. Deathwatch beetles prefer older, moist woods (as much as 14% moisture) and will attack girders, beams, and foundation timbers.
They may also be found in certain types of furniture. False powderpost beetles tend to infest floors, furniture, hardwood paneling, and various other wood materials. They have also been known to bore through softer metals such as silver or lead.
The ThermaPureHeat® process is effective, non-chemical, tool for fighting and preventing these wood-boring beetles. It has been demonstrated (Houseman 2007) that all developmental stages of wood boring beetles are killed if a temperature of at least 120°F is maintained for over 30 minutes. As an added benefit of using the ThermaPure process, not only will these beetles be eradicated, but the structure they were within will be disinfected.
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