Because of the 3–4 year life cycle of Woodworm, timber or timber products bought containing a woodworm infection may not manifest holes until years after the timber has been acquired. Infestation can be controlled by application of a residual insecticide to infected areas, by professional fumigation, or by replacing infected timber.
- Adults do not feed; they just reproduce.
- The female lays her eggs into cracks in wood or inside old exit holes, if available.
- Infection, past or present, is diagnosed by small round exit holes of 1 to 1.5 mm diameter. Active infections feature the appearance of new exit holes and fine wood dust around the holes.
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We can help with control and prevention of woodworm.
Simple aerosol insecticide sprays will only kill the adult borer on the wing but not the burrowing larvae, which remain relatively protected inside infected timbers. For further information please contact us.
Unknown infestations or unusual pests
If you suspect you have a pest or infestation problem but do not know the cause please contact us for a FREE survey and FREE estimate. We’ll be able to source the problem and advise the best course of action in no time.
We can help with almost any type of animal, insect or fungal problem such woodworm, rising damp or dry rot.
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