Termites
Subterranean termites invade homes
from the soil around and beneath the structure. Infestations occur when
subterranean termite workers locate structural wood in contact with soil or
when termites build shelter tubes from the soil across foundation walls and
into structural wood. Subterranean termites may also gain access through cracks
in the slab or seams where plumbing and electrical lines penetrate the
concrete.
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants get their name from
their habit of building nests in wood. Unlike termites, they do not feed upon
wood but merely use it as a place to nest. They will build their nests in human
structures and may cause significant structural damage.
Bark Beetles
While these pests typically aren't a
concern for indoor structures, they do pose a threat to your lawn and garden.
Bark beetles get their name from tunneling in the wood of woody trees and
shrubs just below the bark. Exit holes in the bark where adult beetles
have emerged often accompanied with sawdust generally indicate the presence of
bark beetles. Because the temperatures are historically higher, bark beetles
are surviving winters. In short, more beetles are surviving and going after
stressed trees!
Powderpost Beetles
Powderpost Beetles love dried wood.
That’s while you’ll find them in dead tree branches and other decaying wood.
They can transfer their habitats to other nearby wood, which makes your antique
dresser stored beside old wood piles or in a garage with old wood joists a
prime spot of real estate for these sneaky bugs. Powderpost beetles also can
find their way into lumber that is being cured — and then they emerge from the
product that has been made using the lumber.
Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are often seen
hovering near decks, eaves and gables of homes. Although carpenter bees attack
many species of dried, seasoned wood, they seem to prefer softwoods such as
pine, fir, redwood and cedar. They may damage porch and shed ceilings,
railings, overhead trim, wooden porch furniture, dead tree limbs, fence posts,
wooden shingles, wooden siding, windowsills and wooden doors. They prefer
unpainted or well-weathered wood to painted or hardwood timbers.
Call a Pest Control Professional
Battling wood destroying pests can
be an uphill battle. The best way to win is by using a professional pest control
company at the Lake of the Ozarks.
If wood borers are not properly treated, their colonies could continue to grow,
and that can cause serious property damage. Make sure these pests don't come
into your home and call a professional.
A B Pest Control & Insulation
can help you protect your home from all pests that affect Central Missouri from
ants and spiders to termites and wasps and everything in between. Make sure
pests don't ruin your home and lawn and contact a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest
control company today. You can schedule an
appointment with A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100.
