This book provides architects, engineers, builders, foresters, members of the pest control and timber industries, and the general public with a ready source of reference to the more important wood borers and termites encountered in Australia. Many species of timber can be attacked by wood-destroying insects such as wood borers and termites.With some species of wood borer or termite, an infestation can result in serious economic damage necessitating treatment and repair or replacement of the affected timber. With other species, remedial action is unnecessary. In many situations, preventive measures can significantly reduce the damage caused by these wood-destroying insects.

"Introducing structural, stored product, and public health pest management for professional pesticide applicators, this full-color publication discusses pests such as subterranean termites, wood-destroying beetles, wood-infesting beetles requiring no treatment, and Hymenoptera (bees, ants, and wasps) and includes measures for inspection and control."--PennState Extension website.