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Powderpost Beetle Infestation (Hardwood Flooring)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Powderpost beetles in hardwood flooring are a common concern when small holes and fine powder appear on the surface. Powderpost beetle infestation is a biological condition involving wood-boring insect activity within hardwood material and may be evaluated alongside other conditions such as termite damage and wood decay. Evidence may become visible months or years after installation when adult insects emerge from the wood surface. The condition is typically identified by small round exit holes and fine powder-like residue. Emergence after installation does not establish when infestation first occurred. The condition reflects biological activity within the wood material and is not caused by

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