Beetles
Unusual Pests of New Homes
In newly built homes and other buildings, these pests feed on the fungus growing on the surface of wet wood, drywall, plaster and other building materials.
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Wood-Boring Beetles in Log Homes
You have a couple of different options for treating wood-boring pests. But first, make sure that the infestation is still active.
Meet the (True) Powderpost Beetle
These insects rarely successfully re-infest hardwoods inside a structure that is centrally heated with no moisture problems.
UC Irvine Researchers Studying 'Indestructible' Beetle
UCI researchers led a project to study the components and architectures responsible for making the ironclad beetle so resilient.
Wood-Boring Beetles Identification and Control Tips
Don’t let the dull name fool you. Wood-boring beetles can wreak havoc on your customers’ homes and more.
For This Beetle, ‘Date Night’ Comes Every Other Day
A new study by researchers at University of California Davis and in China shows that the male beetles' ability to detect female pheromones is also on a 48-hour, or circabidian, cycle.
Get a Clue
A key piece of evidence when inspecting a structure for wood-infesting beetles is the insect frass left behind, as well as the size and shape of emergence holes.
Meet the Beetles Webinar
In the this webinar, sponsored by Nisus Corporation, industry veteran Daniel Dye and Nisus' Harry Bryan reviewed commonly encountered wood-boring beetles and strategies for both preventing and remediating infestations.
Carpet Beetles... Not Just in Carpets
Did you know that the tiny carpet beetles that you battle inside homes have an outdoor connection?
Many Small Beetles Are Associated with Mold
The fungus beetle that PMPs most often encounter is the foreign grain beetle, Ahasverus advena, which is a tiny, brown beetle that looks similar to a flour beetle.
No Northern Giant Hornets Detected by WSDA in 2022
The hornet is not yet considered eradicated. Federal guidelines require three consecutive years without a confirmed detection to declare the hornets eradicated. WSDA also announced spongy moth and Japanese beetle catches.
