Do Flatheaded Borers reinfest wood in buildings?

Flatheaded borers are a significant concern in the context of structural pest control, but they have specific behavior when it comes to reinfestation. These insects primarily target dead or dying trees and the wood within them. Once the adult flatheaded borer emerges from the wood, it typically does not reinfest the same wood since they prefer to lay their eggs in fresh, untreated, or recently dead wood.

In buildings, once the wood has been treated or is part of a structure that is regularly maintained, it becomes less hospitable for these pests. Therefore, after initial infestation, which occurs while the wood is still part of a tree, the likelihood of reinfestation in structural wood is minimal, making it accurate to state that they do not reinfest wood in buildings. This characteristic helps pest control professionals understand the life cycle and behavior of flatheaded borers, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding treatments and preventive measures for infestations in various types of wood.