Pest guide
Common furniture beetle
Anobium punctatum
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
Yes
A pest-control professional can assess the extent of the problem and recommend suitable action.
- Potential harm
Larvae may damage timber and weaken structural wood
- What to expect
Possible response: Assess timber damage, damp and treatment options. 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 Common furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum). Typical location: Damp timber. Potential harm: Larvae may damage timber and weaken structural wood. Possible response: Assess timber damage, damp and treatment options.
Facts
- Latin name
- Anobium punctatum
- English name
- Common furniture beetle
- Preferred conditions
- Damp timber
- Life cycle
- Larval development often takes several years, adults live about two weeks
Response and treatment
Assess timber damage, damp and treatment options
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.