by admin | Oct 22, 2025 | Timber Borers, Timber Pest Inspection
Wood may seem strong and waterproof, but to some insects it is as soft as butter. Lyctus borers are one of them. They are commonly grouped with powder‑post beetles and are among those hidden threats. These tiny wood‑feeding beetles launch their attack silently and... 
by admin | Oct 16, 2025 | Subterranean Termites, Timber Borers
Timber borers can surprise our Building Inspectors When it comes to protecting your home from wood – destroying pests, knowing exactly what you’re dealing with can make all the difference. Two of the most commonly confused culprits are Lyctus borers and... 
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Timber Borers, Timber Pest Inspection, Why Get an Inspection?
Timber Borers commonly cause damage to old floorboards and framing timbers, but are they capable of major structural damage, in the Sydney area? Wood borers (timber borers) are a type of timber pest we report on and include insects that live on / in timbers, often... 
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Building & Pest Inspection, Timber Borers, Timber Pest Inspection
Lyctus wood borers as the name implies attack on the sapwood Lyctus wood borers are a type of timber pest that only attack the sapwood of certain susceptible species of hardwood timber. Since it is a requirement that structural timbers contain no more than 25% Lyctus... 
