Beetles and termites are characterized as wood-eating insects as they are found, depending on their species, on different types of wood. Their biological phase in which they are most harmful is when they transform from larvae to insects. They bore into all kinds of wood such as furniture wood, wooden floors and tree trunks. Saraki is responsible for creating most of the problems in our country as it is often encountered.
Furniture worm – Anobium Punctatum
This particular species prefers soft plywood-type wood and that is where it is most often found. Its presence is noticed by the small piles of dust that will appear on the wood. The exit holes it leaves behind are 1-2mm in size.
It attacks plywood more than any other type of wood. The presence of the insect is made evident by the tiny piles of dust on the timber.
This particular species lays its eggs on the wooden surface and its larvae pierce the wood and create tunnels to its interior. The ideal conditions for them are timber with small cross-sections and where of course there is intense moisture such as for example in old houses.
House Longhorn Warbler – Hylotrupes Bajulus
The domestic Longhorn carp is found mainly in unfinished wood. Typical examples are the old floorboards, the beams in the attics and also wooden furniture from which the varnish has worn off. Its presence is noticed by the holes and tunnels in the wood which are significantly larger than those created by the furniture beetle.
Death Watch Beetle – Xestobium Rufovillosum
This particular species prefers hardwoods (poplar, oak, etc.). It is known, however, that due to its incredible appetite, after completing its attack on the hardwood, it continues and moves on to the softwood.
Their growth rate is rapid and requires immediate intervention and treatment to avoid unpleasant situations
Powder Post Saraki – Lyctus Brunneus
This particular species of woodpecker can be found in both hard and soft wood. It is particularly persistent as if the condition of the wood is suitable the females can continuously lay their eggs and re-infest the wood continuously thus continuing a cycle for generations.
The insect of this species can stay for months or even years when it is in the larval stage. We perceive its presence by the small holes it leaves behind when it reaches adulthood and comes out of the wood.
If there is a multiple attack by the specific species, the wood becomes perforated and the beetle leaves behind a visible amount of wood dust.
As an example, some of the most common objects that can be affected are:
- Wooden tools
- Wooden handles
- Furniture
- Frames
- Floors
- Structural timbers etc
The process of dealing with scabies is a difficult and demanding process. The professional's experience and expertise will allow him to correctly identify the infestation and choose the appropriate treatment method.
The specialized staff of Biodynamics always uses certified and safe chemical preparations strictly following the manufacturer's safety data sheets and approvals.
