How do I get rid of longhorn beetles in my house?

Ultra Timber Paste is a deep penetrating, fast acting creamy paste used to kill House Longhorn Beetles inside wood in buildings. It can be injected directly into holes, or via Timber Injectors, or applied by brush to the surface.

Are longhorn beetles harmful?

This beetle adversely affects the human environment by killing valuable shade and park trees, as well as injuring or even killing forest trees of economic value (e.g., sugar maples in the northeast USA).

Are longhorn beetles pests?

After emerging from the wood as an adult, they will mate, lay their eggs, and die. The entire life cycle of the long-horned beetle can take 2-3 years to complete; most species do not re-infest seasoned wood and are therefore considered to be nuisance pests.

Which is the only genus of longhorn beetles?

Male Hylotrupes is a monotypic genus of woodboring beetles in the family Cerambycidae, the longhorn beetles. The sole species, Hylotrupes bajulus, is known by several common names, including house longhorn beetle, old house borer, and European house borer. It is the only genus in the tribe Hylotrupini .

Are there recordings of longhorn beetles in the UK?

A torch-lit all in the woods can be a revelation. There is a Longhorn Beetle Recording Scheme in place to encourage recording of this group and to manage the records, to find out more on the UK Beetle Recording website. 13–20mm.

What kind of beetle is the house borer?

Hylotrupes is a monotypic genus of woodboring beetles in the family Cerambycidae, the longhorn beetles. The sole species, Hylotrupes bajulus, is known by several common names, including house longhorn beetle, old house borer, and European house borer.

When to look for longhorn beetles in the woods?

Scan blossoming hawthorn trees for two-banded, rufous-shouldered and black- spotted longhorns. Try going out at night. Many beetles (not just longhorns) are at large after sundown. A torch-lit all in the woods can be a revelation.