There are few tell tale signs that your tree may be infected with a pest or fungi, bald spots, black mould, yellowing leaves, brown spots, on the trunks. Contact us for a free evaluation of your tree.
A 2018 review by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that most uses of neonicotinoid pesticides such as Imidacloprid represent a risk to wild bees and honeybees. In 2022 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded that Imidacloprid is likely to adversely affect 79 percent of federally listed endangered or threatened species and 83 percent of critical habitats. The pesticide has been banned for all outdoor use in the entire European Union since 2018, but has a partial approval in the U.S. and other parts of the world, where it is widely used.
A wood borer is a type of beetle that spends most of its lifespan burrowing through and eating wood. There are various species of wood-boring beetles in Australia, some of which are more of a nuisance, while others pose serious risks to wooden structures and furniture.
A wood borer’s life starts when a female beetle lays eggs, either within the wood itself (in cracks or old borer tunnels) or on the surface. Once the larvae hatch, they burrow into the timber to feed and grow, which can last for years and cause significant damage.
Unfortunately, the first sign of wood borers is often after they’ve already caused damage. When the larvae mature into beetles and are ready to leave the wood, they create exit holes in the surface. This is usually when their presence becomes noticeable, but by then, the damage may already be done.
Wood borer species have unique dietary preferences, meaning certain types of wood borers only attack specific kinds of timber. Older houses and antique furniture are common victims, but the species and the type of wood they target can vary.
The larvae of wood borers can stay inside the wood for several years. During this time, they tunnel and feed on the timber, causing significant damage before emerging as adult beetles.
