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Insect pests of wood

Nature

Various insects can cause extensive damage to wood products.

Incidence

The particular enemies of structural timbers and furniture are anobiid and lyctid beetles, notably the furniture beetle, the deathwatch beetle and the powder-post beetles. The majority of termites are earth-dwelling species that attack any wood in contact with the ground; but the dry-wood termites, which are independent of the ground, include several destructive and widely transported species. In many parts of the world, the old house borer, wood wasps and wood-boring caterpillars seriously infest timber and wooden structures.

Claim

Insect pests of wood represent a critical threat to our ecosystems, infrastructure, and economy. These destructive pests, such as termites and wood-boring beetles, compromise the integrity of buildings, furniture, and forests, leading to costly repairs and environmental degradation. Ignoring this issue jeopardizes not only our homes but also the biodiversity that relies on healthy woodlands. Urgent action is needed to combat these pests and protect our natural and built environments from irreversible damage.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

Insect pests of wood are often exaggerated as a significant problem, but in reality, they pose minimal threat to our daily lives. Most wood structures are treated and maintained, rendering them resilient against such pests. The occasional damage caused by insects is easily manageable and does not warrant the alarmist narratives often presented. Focusing on more pressing environmental issues would be far more beneficial than fixating on these minor nuisances.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Insect pests
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Household pests
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Narrower

Teredos as pests
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Wood-boring beetles
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Aggravates

Related

Pests of plants
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Strategy

Value

Pestiferousness
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Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Industry » Timber
  • Invertebrates » Insects
  • Societal problems » Pests
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    D3586
    DOCID
    11435860
    D7NID
    150725
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020