Woodworm is the damage caused by wood-boring beetles laying eggs in your property’s timber
The Preservation Company specialise in determining the correct solution for the effective removal, treatment and recovery of woodworm infestations and preventing their reoccurrence.
What is woodworm and where does it come from?
Wood-boring infestations are caused by tiny insects, including common furniture beetles, commonly known as woodworms, and bark borer Powder Post Beetles. These pests can infest a variety of wood products, including furniture, trim, doors, and even structural components of your home.
Hungry insects become a pest
The most common sources of these infestations are wood-boring beetles and their larvae, also known as woodworm. These insects are attracted to wood because of its high cellulose content, which is essential for their development.
They can cause structural damage to property
Wood-boring infestations can be brought into your home by a variety of sources, such as from a piece of furniture or a wooden object. These insects feed on wood, leaving tunnels and galleries inside. These tunnels can weaken the wood, leading to structural damage over time.
Identify and address as soon as possible
A wood-boring infestation can cause significant damage to homes. By being proactive and taking the necessary steps to address wood-boring infestations, homeowners can help protect their homes from costly damage.
How to tell if woodworm is active
Wood damage
Common signs of an infestation are small holes in wood surfaces and fresh frass.
Insect Residue
Another way to identify a wood-boring infestation is to look for insect residue. This could be sawdust or even dead insects.
What does woodworm look like? Flight holes, frass and damaged timber
The most obvious sign of a woodworm infestation is the presence of small piles of sawdust. These small piles are the result of the wood-boring insect’s boring tunnels in the wood. In some cases, the sawdust piles will be accompanied by tiny holes in the wood.
Common furniture beetle frass noted on the cobwebs.
Woodworm by any chance?
This aged floorboard within an attic void whilst physically deteriorated is not actually deteriorating. Common furniture beetle is no longer active.
Common furniture beetle attack aplenty.
How we treat woodworm
At The Preservation Company, we understand the difficult nature of woodworm infestations. We have the expertise and knowledge needed to identify the source of an infestation and develop a plan of action to restore your structure to its former condition.
With our expertise and knowledge, we can help you tackle your woodworm infestation and prevent further damage.
1. Inspect and identify
Our highly-experienced surveyors will inspect your property to identify the type of infestation you have. Following an extensive inspection, we will determine the best solution.
2. Determine the damage
Damage caused by wood-boring beetles and insects can be extensive and weaken structures throughout your property. It is important that the full extent of the damage is determined.
3. Apply the best solution
Following our survey, we will determine the best solution for your infestation, saving you potentially costly and unnecessary ‘treatments’.
4. Clean and tidy
The best treatments are the ones that look like nothing ever happened. After we treat the issues we will tidy up and leave your property spotless.
Why choose us?
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We have helped many clients clear woodworm, check out the nice things our clients say about us
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Having a dedicated customer liaison person (Gail) meant that queries were dealt with quickly and efficiently. Costs were comparable to a 2nd quote received but the service was far superior so the overall value for money was excellent.
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I thank you for the speed and thoroughness of the initial survey and report, for the speed with which you were able to put the work in hand and compliment the men who did the work on their efficiency, tidiness and good nature. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Preservation Company.
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