Wood-Destroying Pest Management | Idaho Approval #2024070

Instructor: Josh Francis

Termites are just one of the many wood-destroying pests found throughout the United States. Carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, and wood-damaging fungi can also cause severe structural damage if not properly managed. Often times the initial cause of any pest problem is the presence of excess moisture in the structural wood. The source of the excess moisture must be addressed for a permanent solution to the pest problem to be effective. This course will cover the primary wood-destroying pests found through the country, the recommended treatments for each of those pests, and the primary sources of excess structural moisture.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Explain the different laws that govern pesticide applications
• Describe termite biology, caste system, and physical characteristics
• Identify other wood-destroying insects such as carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, and carpenter bees
• Explain the different types of termite treatments
• Describe the different types of wood-damaging fungi and outline standard treatment procedures
• Identify common sources of excess moisture within a structure