Identification And Removal of Woodworm & Death Watch Beetle
Woodworm is a general term for several species of wood boring insects.
There are four key types of beetle that can cause problems to the timbers of a property, targeting floorboards, joinery and structural beams. They all lay their eggs on or in timber which provides a food source for the larvae as they burrow around the wood.
These infestations are usually identified by a collection of holes that appear in the surface of the wood when the adult emerges to mate.
Use the links below to identify and eliminate the particular beetle problem you have, and discover the best way prevent the problem re-occuring.
Common furniture beetle
House longhorn beetle
Wood boring weevils
Death watch beetle
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