Woodworm Removal
If you think that you have damaged timbers, caused by a
wood boring pest insect, it may not look of much concern, 
but
looks can be deceiving. It is what is going on beneath the surface
that is of worry. The little holes in the wood, will tell us that
certain additional damage has been caused beneath the timbers surface.
If the woodworm has got into the timbers that support the house, well,
you know what that may mean.
“Woodworm” is the collective name given to a range of wood boring
beetles in their larval stage. This “label” is 
accurate
in so far as it tells you which stage of the pest insect is doing
the harm, the larval stage… as these beetles usually only live a matter
of days or weeks in their adult form, while they can spend up to about
six years in their larval stage (when they look like a lot like a
worm). The little holes in wood which are visible are actually exit
holes, evidence of the fully grown beetle finally emerging from the
wood. There are many types of wood boring beetle, two of the more
common ones being the Common 
Furniture
Beetle and The Death Watch Beetle. Each species will attack different
sorts of wood, and the ideal woodworm treatment will depend on what
kind of woodworm it is. We will be able to identify the species from
the size and shape of the exit hole, or from the beetle itself. The
best woodworm treatment options will depend on the size and location
of the infestation. The pest insect 
infestation
may still be active. It could be old evidence of a past problem. Only
by carrying out a site survey can we tell. The survey will give us
the information we require, to then know what we would suggest is
carried out next.
Preventing Woodworm
Of course it is much better to avoid an infestation in the
first place. In this regard, it is helpful to know that woodworm are
generally attracted to damp or moist wood. Therefore making sure that
the humidity in your home is low is a good step to avoiding woodworm
If you do get a woodworm infestation, then please feel free to give
us a call or contact us via email and we will be able to advise you
on the best course of woodworm treatment for your situation. We can
also then tell you about the guarantees we offer with our treatments.
To arrange your free woodworm inspection simply call our team on 01323
769317 or 07522576443 for a quick response.
