Pest guide
Bark anobiid beetle
Ernobius mollis
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Identify the signs and assess the timber.
- Potential harm
Bores beneath bark on timber but rarely damages structural wood
- What to expect
Possible response: Identify the signs and assess the timber. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Bark anobiid beetle (Ernobius mollis). Typical location: Timber with bark. Potential harm: Bores beneath bark on timber but rarely damages structural wood. Possible response: Identify the signs and assess the timber.
Facts
- Latin name
- Ernobius mollis
- English name
- Bark anobiid beetle
- Preferred conditions
- Timber with bark
- Life cycle
- Usually one generation per year
Response and treatment
Identify the signs and assess the timber
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.