Woodworm Treatment

There are several species of wood boring beetles, which are prevalent in the structural timbers of properties within this country. Those species most often identified are the common furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum) and death watch beetle (Xestobium rufovillosum). These are normally referred to as 'woodworm'.

Woodworm Beetle and Damage Caused

Further woodworm species are powderpost beetle (Lyctus brunneus), house longhorn beetle (Hylotrupes bajulus) and Ptilinus beetle (Ptilinus pectinicornis), amongst others. However, infestation by the above is very rarely found.

Photo: woodworm.

The method of woodworm eradication varies little from species to species, although treatment of timbers affected by death watch beetle (Xestobium rufovillosum) and house longhorn beetle (Hylotrupes bajulus) can necessitate the need for extensive repair works.

We only use the safest available chemicals when undertaking woodworm treatments, such as water based and boron based products. These will usually allow the area to be re-entered between one and eight hours following treatment.

 Boron is a naturally occurring mineral and has been used as a timber preservative for many years. Boron based products have a low mammalian toxicity and they exhibit superb penetration into damp timber. Boron can therefore be used in high-risk areas such as embedded joist ends, lintels and wall plates.

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