Termites & wood pests
Powderpost beetles: identification & powderpost beetle control
Also known as: wood-boring beetles, lyctid beetles
Powderpost beetles lay eggs in hardwood pores and larvae tunnel for years before emerging. We confirm active infestation, treat with borate penetration and recommend moisture control or replacement of heavily damaged wood.
How to identify powderpost beetles
- What it looks like
- Small slender reddish-brown to black beetles that leave round exit holes.
- Size
- 1/8 to 1/4 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Hardwood floors, trim, furniture, crawl space joists and bamboo items.
- Commonly confused with
- Old house borer holes are oval and larger; termites do not leave clean exit holes.
Signs of powderpost beetles in your home
- Round pinholes 1/32 to 1/8 inch wide
- Fine flour-like frass below holes
- New holes appearing over time
Powderpost beetles questions homeowners ask
Are the holes in my hardwood floor active?
Fresh, light-colored frass and new holes mean an active infestation; old holes are dark and dust-free.
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