Borers
An organism which tunnels into wood and may also damage other materials. There are five common types of borers, all of which are beetles. They are the Pinhole borer, Powderpost beetle, Furniture beetle, Queensland pine beetle and European house beetle. The five beetles differ in appearance, life cycles, food preferences and damage potential.
Treatment Methods Available:
Treatment for Borers involves the spraying of the underside of susceptible flooring with a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, which is mixed with an oil base to maximise penetration into the timbers. Borer treatments should be carried out every year for three consecutive years.
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