Wood Boring Beetles in Texas

Unfortunately, the great state of Texas has a great many wood-boring beetle species that just live to find the wood in your home such as stored wood, wood products, as well as structural timber. These beetles come from at least 12 different families and their size, wood preference, the nature of the damage they cause, among other habits vary greatly between species. Since there are other well-known insect pests that also damage wood such as termites and carpenter ants, it is important when you find an infestation of wood-boring beetles that you make sure to identify the insect properly, as the kind of damage they cause and their appearance can vary greatly.

How do I know if I have a problem with wood-boring beetles?