Signs of infestation
✓ Small piles of pellets that look like sand or coffee grounds
✓ Tiny kick-out holes in wood
✓ Swarmers at windows on spring evenings
✓ Bubbling paint or hollow-sounding trim
Risks
Colonies grow slowly but can spread through a home for years before anyone notices the damage.
Prevention tips
✓ Seal cracks in exterior wood and keep paint in good shape
✓ Inspect used wooden furniture before bringing it home
✓ Screen attic vents
✓ Ask for an inspection if you find pellets
How we treat
Local spot treatments for small infestations, or whole-structure treatment for widespread activity, quoted after an inspection.
General information
This guide is general information, not medical or veterinary advice. If you have health concerns about a bite, sting or allergy, talk to your doctor or vet.
Most active
Swarms on warm evenings, April to June
Seeing signs like these? We’ll confirm what you have and the best way to treat it.
How we can help
Services that treat this pest
Local pressure
Where we see it most
Sample service areas where our technicians treat this pest most often.
