(Wood Destroying Insects)
There are many insects that attack wood. Most attack trees and other woody plants. While these are of importance to the ornamental industry, they are of little concern to the pest control industry since they do not attack structural timbers. When the A'nS Inspector comes to inspect your home, he will be knowledgeable as to which insects are destructive to wood (Termites, Carpenter Ants, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles), and which insects do little damage, and are only in the wood temporarily, (Bark Beetles, Horntails and Warf Borers) and what insects are commonly found in buildings. It is, therefore, important to correctly identify the insects involved so that appropriate control measures can be recommended. Since we are most often asked about termites, the following is a little information about termites:
