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FURNITURE
BEETLE  |
This is a common pest in domestic houses. It
is refered to as 'woodworm'. It attacks both hardwood and softwood,
especially the sapwood. |
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DEATH WATCH
BEETLE |
Not very common. It attacks the ends of
damp timbers especially. |
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POWDER POST
BEETLE |
It mostly attacks the sapwood of hardwoods especially
during and just after the seasoning process. |
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WOOD-BORING
WEEVIL  |
Almost as common as the furniture beetle. It
only attacks timber affected by rot or fungus. |
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HOUSE LONGHORN
BEETLE |
This is a very large beetle (about 15-20 mm).
It attacks on softwoods and does a lot of damage within 4-7 years. |
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MARINE
BORERS |
Marine borers atack wood that is submerged
in seawater. The 'shipworm' and the 'gribble' are the two most
common types. |
