The Borer is one of the most destructive insects in New Zealand. The boring insect has seven species found across New Zealand’s islands, with these insects damaging timber after burrowing into the wood as larvae. Borer insects are among the most destructive in Wellington and Hawkes Bay, with the insect having a lifestyle of up to four years. Borer treatment in the winter can protect a property from Borer infestations throughout the year.
The Borer is Found Across New Zealand
Borer treatment in Wellington is best completed by a professional pest control company capable of identifying an infestation. The common borer infests a home by burrowing into timbers, furniture, and doors as larvae. Borers make small two to four-millimeter holes in wood and spend their entire lives burrowing until their final few days. The four-year life cycle of borers ends with them flying out of their burrow to mate before dying.
Identifying the Borer in a Property
The small size of borer insects makes them difficult to spot inside a property. Bores leave small piles of sawdust outside their burrows to signify their presence. The two-toothed longhorn borer is found throughout New Zealand. Two-toothed longhorn borers are usually found outside properties, with the common borer preferring interiors.
Where to Find a Borer Infestation
The borer likes seasoned and untreated lumber that is prone to dampness. A borer infestation can target single timbers and ignore others made of heartwood materials. Southern-facing walls are usually damper in New Zealand and prone to infestations.
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