Get Woodworm quotes today!
Woodworms are not very widespread in the UK, but an infestation can be very destructive. Woodworm identifies the larvae stage of several unique species of beetle, the most typical of which is the Common Furniture Beetle. These pest insects lay their eggs inside damp or rotten wood. When these eggs hatch, small larvae start to eat the wood around them, which is what causes the holes in wood. The exit holes are formed as the larvae transforms into an adult beetle which then leaves the wood. The beetles are capable of flying and will in general leave the area to breed. However, they can return to lay eggs. In severe cases, these insects can damage structural elements of a building which can have serious consequences.
Signs of a woodworm infestation include cracking noises coming from wood in the house or furniture, as well as the visual signs which are the exit holes found in wood and wood dust generally located underneath infested wood. Woodworm infestations should be treated by experienced pest control pros. It could also be necessary to have a structural survey carried out as woodworms are usually a sign of damp. Even if the woodworms have not caused serious damage themselves, the damp or rotten wood that they live in may cause a structural problem in the building.
Woodworm treatment is fairly straightforward once the damaged area has been correctly located. The wood can be covered with a liquid or lacquer that will prevent any larvae inside from exiting and suffocate them, or for more substantial infestations fumigation is often used to ensure that the pests are effectively controlled.
Use our free Woodworm quote search to access local pros in Roxburghshire
Are you a Quality Pest Controller?
If you’re a great pro in Roxburghshire find out how we can help you grow your business
Find out More
- Find out how we can help your business.
- Quality Pest Controllers join us
- Grow your business
- Connect with customers today
- UK’s largest network
Get Roxburghshire Pest Removal
Roxburghshire is a registration county in Scotland, positioned towards the south east of the country and positioning as the 13th biggest area for area size. Today the county can be found in the Scottish Borders council area and with no significant cities the populace of lower than 50,000 are spread all over the region. For all property upgrades in Roxburghshire, make sure make use of reliable businesses in the county and guarantee a high quality of work.