Furniture Beetle or “softwood borers” & Powderpost Beetle or “hardwood borers” attack structural timbers, decretive timbers, furniture & other timber products. Regular Termite inspections will help with early detection & minimise the damage caused, wooden products found to be infested should be replaced or disposed of if not of significant value.Chemical treatment of structural timbers or antique furniture should be completed as soon as an infestation is noticed to prevent damage to surrounding areas.