Resolution of the moisture problem will cause the beetle to leave.
The newer building materials reduced the drying potential of the structures making moisture problems more prevalent.
But proper design can help guard against the moisture problem.
If your basement has moisture problems, here is what to do about them.
This is a type of waterproofing; moisture problems mean damage somewhere to the paper.
They are also less likely to peel if there are moisture problems.
The bad news - if it's not done properly, it can result in moisture problems.
What could be causing the moisture problem that is staining our ceilings?
On a new basement floor, waiting up to two months for the concrete to fully cure may eliminate the moisture problem.
The overall solution is to cure the moisture problem first.