what type of wood boring insects is this?


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Old 10-16-14, 04:13 PM
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what type of wood boring insects is this?

I have insects, frass and exit hole & kick out holes all over of my house? What kind of insect create those holes?
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Old 10-17-14, 05:45 AM
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I suspect drywood termites but I must disclose that I and most of us on the East Coast have little or no experience with those guys. We have only subterranean termites here.

The insect photos are not termites; I don’t think they are related to the holes/frass.

Can you find exposed wood in your house that you can inspect/photo that has evidence?

Otherwise, take the photos, the frass and any other evidence to a local county agricultural agent. Here in PA it would be an extension of Penn State. You will get objective opinion and advice.

Keep us posted. I’m curious.
 
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Old 10-17-14, 05:52 AM
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In fla I used to occasionally run across damage to drywall that was attributed to 'drywall termites' but I suspect the classification was more slang than fact. I don't know what type of bug ate the drywall. I've only dealt with repairing the damage they done.

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Thanks you,Guys for the quick reply. I live in S. California. Still worry because I have a lot of holes in my house and don't know what insect can make its. Do you know any expert in Cali?
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