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Woodworms are not very widespread in the United Kingdom, but an infestation can be very destructive. Woodworm identifies the larvae stage of several different species of beetle, the most typical of which is the Common Furniture Beetle. These pest insects lay their eggs inside of damp or rotten wood. When these eggs hatch, small larvae start to consume the wood around them, which is what causes the holes in wood. The exit holes are made as the larvae transforms into an adult beetle which then leaves the wood. The beetles are capable of flying and will typically leave the area to breed. However, they could return to lay eggs. In severe examples, these insects can damage structural components of a building and this can have serious consequences.
Signs of a woodworm infestation include cracking noises coming from wood in your house or furniture, as well as the visual indications which are the exit holes found in wood and wood dust generally found underneath infested wood. Woodworm infestations should be controlled by experienced pest control pros. It may also be necessary to have a structural survey performed as woodworms are generally an indicator of damp. Even if the woodworms have not caused severe damage themselves, the damp or rotten wood that they live in could cause a structural problem in the building.
Woodworm treatment is relatively straightforward once the affected area has been correctly located. The wood can be coated with a liquid or lacquer that will stop any larvae inside from exiting and suffocate them, or for more considerable infestations fumigation is often used to ensure that the pests are successfully controlled.
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The county of Cheshire is located in England’s northwest and is bordered by many other key areas such as Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The county is largely famous with regard to the manufacturing of cheese and woven silk. Cheshire is positioned 20th in Britain for population size, whilst possessing an average density of 1,120 people per square mile. That is under the north west’s average. In the event you’re taking into consideration house improvements to improve your home’s value and appeal, only use vetted and reputable trade specialists to guarantee a high quality of work.