Japanese beetles are not much of a threat in their native country, Japan, since there is a natural predator. However, in many regions of the United States, without a natural predator, Japanese beetles have become the source of garden or orchard damage. Since they are a host on over 200 plants, Japanese beetles have become a significant threat to many people from commercial farmers and even to recreational “at-home” gardeners. However, what many people do not know is that the problem doesn’t lie with the Japanese beetle themselves, but actually the control methods that are used in efforts to get rid of them. Unfortunately, too many people are applying wrong amounts of insecticides or even the wrong insecticides altogether. Moreover, too little or too much of the insecticides are applied during the wrong seasons. By utilizing the right products and applying them correctly during the right time of year, you can potentially prevent a future Japanese beetle infestation in or around your garden.

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Question : I have a shelf unit that has a really old looking door, probably from Indonesia.  A pest company fumigated inside a plastic tent, several times over a week.  A year later and the dust is back, indicating beetles are still there.  We clean and the dust returns.  The company no longer can operate a plastic tent unless they drive it to another location, hours away, cost prohibited.  (California is so strictly regulated.)

This insecticide works the best on unfinished wood. Sometimes for shelf units, the inside is unfinished and so you can take this insecticide and paint it on from the inside. It is called Boracare Termiticide. It is a termiticide, but it is also effective for wood boring beetles. Other than this though, I am not sure what else will work for your situation. I sincerely apologize that I can not help you any better than I have tried to. If you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to contact us again.

Is there any product I can use myself?  The wood is already dark and unvarnished, and has some paint colors, and looks really ancient.  It looks like it used to be a door.  I don’t really care if the product darkens the wood.  Would the heat treatment used for termites work?

Will the post beetles (the pest company told me that was the problem) invade my walls or other wood in the room?  Should I throw the piece away?  It only cost $350, but I really like it, it’s really unique.

Answer: This insecticide works the best on unfinished wood. Sometimes for shelf units, the inside is unfinished and so you can take this insecticide and paint it on from the inside. It is called Boracare Termiticide. It is a termiticide, but it is also effective for wood boring beetles. Other than this though, I am not sure what else will work for your situation. I sincerely apologize that I can not help you any better than I have tried to. If you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to contact us again.

Beetles are insects that date back to around 300 million years. The order Coleoptera, the order in which they belong, is the largest order with more species that any other order in the animal kingdom. Even within the beetle class, there may be up to 1 million different species and may be more that have not yet been identified. There are so many different species of beetles that about 40% of all described insect species are classed as beetles. Keep Reading

HOW to GET RID of CARPET BEETLES

Damages & Signs of Infestation
Carpet beetles are labeled under fabric and paper pests. Damages done by carpet beetles can usually be found on furniture and fabrics of clothes or carpeting. Fabrics may typically have surface damage and a few holes here and there that accumulate over time. However, carpet beetles will leave abnormally large and irregular holes in the material. When inspecting for signs of carpet beetles, dark and undisturbed areas should be checked.  Also, Keep Reading

Carpet beetles may have been one of the most important pests in North America. Originally, it is believed that they from Europe, however, its presence in the United States suggests that they might actually be a native to the United States. They are beetles are just like their name suggests. Their primary damage is done to carpeting and fabrics of animal fibers (furs, silk, feathers, etc.) and heavy infestations can actually go undetected which causes significant damage to your clothes, furniture, and such.

Identification & Life Cycle

There are several different species of carpet beetles. Keep Reading