Anobiid Beetles Found During A Home Inspection
Anobiid Beetle Basics Anobiid beetles, often mistakenly called “powder post,” beetles, are rarely seen, but their presence can be identified by the marks they leave behind. Active infestations will leave a fine powdery frass that the beetles excavate from infested wood and where the anobiid larva emerge, you will see a series of small exit holes that can look like miniature buckshot. Anobiids can damage softwood lumber which is commonly used for framing residential construction in North America. Wood with a moisture...
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