Wood-destroying beetles cost US citizens approximately $50,000, 000 annually. Anobiidae (especially <i>Xyletinus peltatus</i>) primarily damage exposed wood in the crawl spaces of structures. Lyctidae (including <i>Lyctus brunneus, L. africanus</i> and <i>L. planicollis</i>) damage only hardwood lumber and products such as furniture, flooring, and molding. Some insecticides for control of these beetles are listed. Termites, including <i>Reticulitermes</i> species and * 2Cryptotermes brevis*1 and other, which damage human dwellings, commercial buildings, furniture, utility poles, marine pilings, fence posts, paper products, log and lumber, are discussed. Termite prevention, remedial control, and repair of damage costs US citizens approximately $750,000,000 annually. -- AATA