Insect Damage Repair Services

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Flat-headed and round-headed wood borers are two of the most common culprits when it comes to insect damage in log and timber homes. These pests leave behind small, oval-shaped holes in the logs and often lay eggs in shallow pits within the bark. Once the eggs hatch—typically within 2 to 4 weeks—the larvae bore deep into the wood, feeding as it dries. While their life cycle is usually 1 to 2 years, larvae can continue feeding for up to seven years if moisture levels are low, causing long-term structural damage. Our expert insect damage repair services address these threats by identifying active infestations and restoring the integrity of your log home. For new construction, we recommend using kiln-dried logs treated with borate-based solutions like Tim-Bor or Pene-Treat (available through Log Pro) to prevent future damage.

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Powerpost Beetles

Powerpost beetles prefer unheated areas. Their size is about 1/8″ to 5/16″. We have found them in seasonal homes. They prefer sapwood of ring-porous and diffuseporous hardwoods with a high starch content. The tell tail sign is a small pile of fine brown flour-like wood material. We recommend for treatment Bora-Care, or Tim-Bor and Bug Juice. Call Log-Pro to order product

damaged wooden log home
damaged wooden log home

Carpenter Ants

If you find that your log or timber home has a moisture problem or one side is always wet or damp, look for ants. Carpenter ants are large and black in color. You may want to follow them and see where they are leading you too. They can enter your home by way of vegetation that overhangs or touches the home. Be sure to keep all trees or shrubs cut back from your home. Keep moisture from your home and treat area with Tim-Bor or Bora-Care. When staining, use Bug Juice as a deterrent. Call Log-Pro to order product

Carpenter Bees

Every year we are inundated with phone calls about carpenter bees. The bees drill holes 3/8″, make a right angle, and lay larva. Woodpeckers eat this larva, making large scars in the wood, which may need to be repaired or replaced or treated for wood decaying fungi. Additionally, other insects may enter the hole. Insecticide sprays and dusting products like Sevin and Dursban have been banned. Products available are malathion and resmurthrin or the use of Bug Juice. These products are commonly used and should be applied every two weeks in the active season. We treat bee holes with Tim-Boor at night when the bees are less active by mixing up a solution in a spray bottle and spraying it in the hole. You can also use the powder and a puffer to fill the hole. We do not recommend plugging the holes. Bees tend to return to the same hole or use a hole already made. If you plug the hole the bee will drill another hole causing more damage to the logs and starting the cycle all over. If he returns to a treated hole the chemical application will help to end the cycle. Log-Pro Log Home Restoration is a licensed Pesticide Applicator in all states. We service PA, NJ, DE, and MD. We recommend you call your exterminator or the Department of Agriculture for information on insecticides that are banned or are a health risk. You have a right to Know!!
damaged wooden log home
damaged wooden log home

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eep the bugs out

With A Strong Line of Defense

With our specially formulated pesticide, our application with deter bugs from entering your log home. Treated cabins are proven to have less damage and pests inside. We apply our pesticides to the foundation, as well as window and door exteriors.

These bug barriers are typically effective for 6 months, and can be reapplied when necessary. Contact our team today to keep these pests out of your home and your life!

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Log Home Pesticide Application FAQ

Log homes are especially vulnerable to insect activity because they are built from natural wood, which can attract a variety of pests. Without proper treatment, insects like wood borers, carpenter ants, and bees can cause long-term structural damage. Professional pesticide application helps create a protective barrier that deters infestations and preserves the integrity of your home.

Some of the most common culprits include flat-headed and round-headed wood borers, powderpost beetles, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees. These pests can bore into wood, lay eggs, and create tunnels that weaken logs over time. In many cases, the damage continues long after the insects are no longer visible, making early detection and treatment essential.

Signs of insect activity can vary depending on the pest, but often include small holes in the wood, fine sawdust-like material near logs, or visible trails and movement from insects like ants. Carpenter bees may leave perfectly round holes, while woodpeckers can cause additional damage by pecking at infested areas. If you notice any of these warning signs, it’s important to have your home evaluated promptly.