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house pest id - burrowing holes in wood?

Posted by stb95123 CA-Z9 (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 2, 04 at 10:57

I don't know where else to post this. I tried to find a place over on the home site and didn't see anything that seemed right. This was the closest and I figured since many here are knowledgable about all sorts of bugs and pesty types of critters, you might have some ideas.

We've been in our new (but old) house for 3 months. Last night when I opened the blinds in my office I noticed that there were some holes in the edge of the windowsill. I know they weren't there when we moved in because they are very obvious and we would have noted them on our walkthrough.

There are 7 of them in all and it looks like someone took a very tiny drill bit and drilled into the edge.

Anyone have any ideas what might make such a hole? I'm not even sure where or how to start looking and researching such a thing.

Thank you,
Susan


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RE: house pest id - burrowing holes in wood?

YOu could try posting this in the Pests forum and the Insect forum, too! Do you see any signs of sawdust near these little holes, or on the floor? The description of the holes sounds like a powder post beetle infestation...known to show up in furniture and homes. I'm only guessing, though. You might find some good suggestions in the forums I suggested. Good luck!!!!


 
 

 

 


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