Swoboda Posts Tagged ‘wood boring beetle’
Wood Destroying Insects and Garage Space
Homeowners pay a lot of attention to the possibility of damage to their home and foundation and sometimes skip the potential for damage to a garage or outbuilding. That is because garages have cement floors rather than foundations, but plenty of wood-eating pests will take up residence in a garage. There are plenty of support […]
Wood Destroying Insects and Winter
Many of the insects that destroy wood disappear in the winter. The carpenter bees have drilled galleries in wood, crawled inside, and plugged the hole. Like most insects that damage wood, the carpenter bee female will overwinter snug like a bug in a rug. What kinds of insects destroy wood, and what do they do […]
Summer Renovations and Pest Control
Wood-destroying insects (WDI) are a big problem everywhere. They include wood-boring beetles, termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and a few other pests that eat you out of house and home. Summer is prime time for home repair and remodel. When you are ripping out that wall, you discover why the house has squeaky floorboards, doors […]
Bark Beetles More Bite Than Bark
Bark Beetles are just one of the many wood-destroying insects found around Bryan, Texas. The Southern Pine Beetle is usually the most destructive. There are five bark beetles found in Eastern Texas, and all five kill Pine trees and sometimes take on hardwood trees. The more significant concerns are for forest health, especially since drought […]
Commercial Termite Pest Control for Bryan and College Station
The end of summer and beginning of autumn is one of the best times to schedule a termite inspection. October and November are prime months for termites. The old colony of termites divides in early spring, and new colonies form shortly after that. By October, the new colonies are growing, and it is much easier […]
If you have a wooden deck that is treated or untreated, you might notice some finger-sized holes in the post or boards. You might also notice a crazy, twisted indentation that looks as though someone took a creative approach to using a router on your deck. Both types of damage are common, but they are […]
