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These are the invaders:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wharf_borer

I noticed these bugs last year around may so we had someone come out
and spray the units and building. It helped a little but they are back
this year. Turns out that pesticides are not the solution. At first I
thought they were just harmless insects but it turns out these guys
burrow into moist wood and lay their eggs. That is also why i'm
posting in this group because i believe this is going to involve some
repairing. I guess what i am trying to get at is how do we find these
guys? Do i have to start tearing apart drywall and flooring till i
find some moist / damp wood? Should i check around piping areas where
leaks could be present and causing moisture in the wood framing? By
the way the condo building is only 3 years old and is all brick on the
outside. Any tips on how i can resolve this problem will be most
appreciated.

Two obvious places to start -- first, make sure there's no buried trash
pit left over from construction around the condo site. Many chintzy
contractors will bulldoze a hole for construction debris and then rather
than haul it off simply fill over it during landscaping. Signs of
subsidence, etc., are clues.

Second and probably more likely is that there are leaks somewhere either
in piping or roofs or drains or leaking toilet flanges, etc., etc.,
etc., that are simply seeps or otherwise hidden. Particularly
suspicious would be if there are common laundry areas, etc.

In a condo setting, there's at least a reasonable chance the problem
isn't necessarily even initiated in your unit; the condo organization
should be involved as well although you certainly should verify there
are no issues of the above in your own unit that won't necessarily be
the root of the problem.

If you're unable to do this on your own, professional inspectors may be
useful. Might turn to local extension office or land grant university
for some advice as well.

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