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Along the Pemigewasset River in Ashland, lakefront properties face ongoing wood-boring beetles pressure from the moisture-rich valley environment. Purely Nature's Way brings effective, natural wood-boring beetles control to Ashland and all of Grafton County. Our technicians address both the infestation and the moisture conditions that attract wood-boring beetles to Ashland properties.
About
Wood-boring Beetles
Pests We Treat
Wood-boring Beetles
Peak Season
Late Spring through Summer
Signs Of Infestation
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Oval or oblong exit holes in wood
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Sawdust or frass with different textures than powderpost beetles
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Larvae found in firewood brought indoors
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Damage often in softwood structural lumber
Our Treatment Approach
Natural-first solutions that actually work
Borate treatments protect wood from larvae. Moisture control in crawl spaces and basements essential. We identify specific beetle species to determine if treatment is necessary—many species don't reinfest dried structural wood. Given Ashland's moisture conditions, we pay special attention to drainage and humidity control.
Prevention Tips
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Inspect lumber and firewood before bringing indoors
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Maintain proper ventilation in crawl spaces
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Use kiln-dried lumber for construction
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Remove dead trees near structures
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Control moisture in structural wood
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between wood-boring beetles and termites?
Wood-boring beetles leave round or oval exit holes and powdery or pellet-like frass. Termites create mud tubes and leave no exit holes—they work from inside out. Beetle damage is usually localized while termite damage spreads along wood grain.
Will wood-boring beetles spread through my whole house?
Most wood-boring beetles in structures emerged from infested lumber or firewood and won't reinfest kiln-dried construction lumber. Old house borers and some others can reinfest, but many beetle species require bark or higher moisture than finished lumber provides.
Why do Ashland homes have more wood-boring beetles problems?
Ashland's proximity to water creates humidity that wood-boring beetles thrive in. We address both the immediate infestation and the underlying moisture conditions that attract these pests.
