Woodworm Infestation

Signs of woodworm usually consist of holes in the wooden item, with live infestations showing powder (faeces), known as frass, around the holes. The size of the holes varies, but are typically 1mm to 1.5mm in diameter for the most common household species. Adult beetles which emerge from the wood may also be found in the summer months.

Typically the adult beetles lay eggs on, or just under the surface of affected timber. The maturing grubs then feed on the timber leading to both structural and cosmetic damage, before pupating and hatching as beetles which then breed, lay eggs, and repeat the cycle causing further damage.

A building with a woodworm problem in the structure or furniture may well also have a problem with excess damp. The issue could be lack of ventilation in a roof space, cellar or other enclosed space within an otherwise dry building.

Whilst damp is a leading factor resulting in woodworm, some species of wood boring insect, such as the wood boring weevil are only found in instances where fungal rot has already begun to occur. 

We carry out Chemical treatments to eradicate an infestation and, in occasional circumstances, where the timber integrity has become structurally compromised, timber replacement will be carried out.