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John Kogel
02-06-2010, 10:38 PM
All I got was one shot. This is the only spot. There a wall/deck junction above.

Matt Fellman
02-07-2010, 01:29 AM
Hard to say from the picture.... I'd say it's definitely a WDI. I can't rule out ants, termites or beetles from the picture. Any frasss, dead insects or damage found?

Ron Bibler
02-07-2010, 05:02 AM
Looks like some body parts with frass... My money is on Carpenter ants.

Its aways good to just state the facts John...

I would state ( evidence of Carpenter ants ) due to limited access and information we recommend further inspection by a pest control company.

Best

Ron

John Goad
02-07-2010, 07:14 AM
Is that under the door going out onto the deck?

John Kogel
02-07-2010, 09:06 AM
Is that under the door going out onto the deck?Yeah, you been there too? :)
I said it could be ants or it could be some other insect. There were enough rodents in the place to make it an easy call - Pest Control for rodents and insects.

John Goad
02-07-2010, 12:42 PM
There is probably no sill flashing under the door either.

John Kogel
02-07-2010, 04:08 PM
There is probably no sill flashing under the door either.Flashing under the door? Wut's that? :)
Ain't that whut them perverts do at the Super Bowl down your way? [:)]

Steve Howell
02-08-2010, 09:35 PM
Dampwood termites.

john_opwin
02-12-2010, 10:25 PM
could be ants or bettle.....but not sure either of them.

Raymond Wand
02-13-2010, 05:41 AM
Typical Carpenter Ants. Wet rim joist makes a great home.