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Powder-Post Beetles in Buildings: What to Do About Them

St. George, R. A. (Raymond Alexander), 1894-; McIntyre, T.· 1 chapters· 3,140 words

The larvae, or grubs, feed on the starch or the cellulose in wood. As they feed, they bore irregular tunnels through the wood. Borings left in the tunnels have the consistency of powder.

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The larvae, or grubs, feed on the starch or the cellulose in wood. As they feed, they bore irregular tunnels through the wood. Borings left in the tunnels have the consistency o...