There are several insects that are known for destroying wood. It is essential to be aware of these insects so that if you notice wood damage in your home, you can realize what kind of pest is causing the problem. Here are a few insects that will destroy wood.

Termites

Termites are the most common wood-destroying insects. While they thrive in warm climates, they can also survive in cold temperatures as well. Once they get into a home and establish their colonies, they can do severe damage to homes. Some termites live with small colonies, which will consist of a male, female, and several workers. More established colonies can have thousands of members, which is why they can destroy so much wood. They create tunnels that go through pieces of wood, and if the problem is ignored, these tunnels can span through your entire home.

Carpenter Ants

The damage that termites and carpenter ants do to wood can look very similar, and many people think they have an ant problem while it is actually a carpenter ant problem. Carpenter ants make their nests in cool, dark places, which is why they like wood. They will often make their nests in between walls of a building or in hollow-core doors. They also prefer weakened or rotting wood because they like moisture. Once they make their nests, they begin eating the surrounding wood to keep making the nests bigger. These insects do not receive any nutritional value from eating the wood, they just want this space for their nests. This is what differentiates them from termites.

Wood Borers

Wood borer larvae burrow themselves into the wood and once they are developed, they emerge from the wood through a tunnel they create. Adult wood borers choose the wood they want to deposit the larvae. They find a small crack and then leave the larvae to grow. The larvae make take up to three-four years to grow, depending on moisture levels and temperature.

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