woodborer (Meaning)
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woodborer (n)
any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood
Synonyms & Antonyms of woodborer
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woodborer Sentence Examples
- The woodborer infestation has severely damaged the structural integrity of the house.
- The carpenter woodborer larvae are tunneling through the beams, weakening them.
- The powderpost woodborer has reduced the timbers to a fine powder.
- Chemical treatments are commonly used to eradicate woodborers from infested structures.
- Heat sterilization is an effective method for eliminating woodborers in infested furniture.
- The emerald ash borer is a notorious woodborer that has devastated ash trees in North America.
- The Asian long-horned woodborer is a highly destructive invasive species that has yet to establish itself in North America.
- Woodpeckers are natural predators of woodborers, helping to control their populations.
- Early detection and treatment of woodborer infestations are crucial to prevent extensive damage.
- The presence of woodborer holes or frass in wooden structures can indicate an infestation.
FAQs About the word woodborer
any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The woodborer infestation has severely damaged the structural integrity of the house.
The carpenter woodborer larvae are tunneling through the beams, weakening them.
The powderpost woodborer has reduced the timbers to a fine powder.
Chemical treatments are commonly used to eradicate woodborers from infested structures.
