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Woodworms aren’t very widespread in the United Kingdom, but an infestation can be very destructive. Woodworm is the term for the larvae stage of a number of 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 leads to 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 usually leave the area to breed. However, they can return to lay eggs. In severe cases, these insects can damage structural components of a building which can have severe 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 present in wood and wood dust commonly discovered underneath infested wood. Woodworm infestations should be controlled by qualified pest control pros. It could also be necessary to have a structural survey performed as woodworms are often 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 reasonably 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 successfully controlled.
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The Isle of Man is found off the north west coast of England and retains British Crown Dependency and isn’t part of the United Kingdom. With a populace in excess of 80,000 the island carries a density of 362 individuals every sq mile, with 26,000 of these in the capital of Douglas. If perhaps you’re seeking out property improvements on the Isle of Man, make sure to use vetted professionals for any work you wish carried out.