Brown Rot
Gloephyllum spp., Daedalea spp. etc.
Is your house shrinking? Brown rot shrinks abnormally during drying, while obtaining a cracked, cube-like appearance. Do not let brown rot destroy the home that you worked so hard for. Call Western today to get an inspection, and to get rid of the rot.
RISK LEVEL:
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Risk is defined as how much damage each pest can be to you, your family, or your home
- Affected wood becomes brownish. While drying the wood tends to crack perpendicular to the grain, resulting in cube-like structures which are easily crushed into powder when dry.
- A thorough inspection is needed in order to identify the source of moisture, and to lower it.
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| Insecta | Coleoptera | Anobiidae | |
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| Characteristics: | Wood infected by brown rot will be darker in color and fractured along the woodgrain. After it is infected, the wood will crumble and turn to powder when crushed. |
| Geographic Range: | Brown rot occurs throughout most of the United States where there is abundant moisture. |
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| Biology: | Brown rot is spread by spores. Brown rot hyphae attack the wood's sugars and starches, as well as the cellulose of the cell walls. This can reduce the strength of the wood, and cause it to absorb more moisture. Some brown rot fungi can withstand high heat and dryness. Some species can remain dormant for long periods, and then revive when moisture is present. |
Prevention Tips For
Termites & Wood Destroying Organisms
Termites & Wood Destroying Organisms
- Remove all wood debris that is in contact with the soil
- Store fire wood away from house and off the ground
- Fix any leaks in pipes and drains
- Make sure drainage from the roof is directed away from the house
- Insulate home well to reduce condensation from temperature gradients
- Replace mulch that is close to the home with gravel
- Schedule yearly termite inspections for your home
It only takes a few minutes to start protecting your home today.
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