Insects Affecting Wooden Structures

Powderpost Beetles

A brief overview of powderpost beetles by Michael F. Potter, Extension Entomologist at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.

Wood Destroying Insects (and Fungi)

Chapter 5 of "Urban Entomology" by Walter Ebeling. This is a comprehensive chapter that discusses (use ToC to move quickly to topic):

PART 1:

• wood-destroying insects and their association
• termites

PART 2:

• powderpost beetles, false powderpost  beetles and deathwatch beetles
• round headed borers
• flat headed borers
• bark beetles
• ambrosia beetles
• wood wasps
• carpenter ants
• carpenter bees
  
  

Termite Facts for Homeowners

A brief account of some termite species especially the subterranean termites (by Long Pest Control Inc). Several other insect pests around the home are also discussed.

Termite Biology and Termites of the World

This is a very detailed site by Timothy G. Myles, Director of the Urban Entomology Program in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Toronto. In addition to detailed notes on termite biology, there are termite soldier images for species around the world. Species lists for termites on various continents are given. There are links to pictures of soldiers for most species.