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Protect Your Home with Xpress Woodworm Pest Control

Woodworm is the larvae of a range of wood-boring beetles, that burrow into wood, causing serious damage to wooden structures if left untreated. The most effective woodworm pest control starts with early detection and immediate treatment. Call our woodworm extermination experts today. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whether you need us in a hurry or at a time that best suits you. If you need woodworm extermination, call Xpress.

What Does a Woodworm Infestation Look Like?

The most common types of wood-boring beetle in the UK is, the Furniture Beetle, Death Watch Beetle, House Longhorn Beetle or Powderpost Beetle. The beetles lay eggs on the wood’s surface and as they hatch the larvae feed on the wood, burrowing a series of tunnels inside that weakens the structure. The damage is often not visible until the woodworm has been active for years. Adults then burrow outwards, leaving larger holes, to start the cycle of reproduction.

Woodworm larvae are off-white or yellowish with a brown head and black head-pincers. They are around 6mm in length.

If you have woodworm, you’ll see exit holes and possibly bore dust piles or frass left by the adult beetles. Frass is actually the beetles’ droppings. You might also see dead or live beetles near infected wood. It’s not often you’ll see larvae as they are buried in the wood itself. An obvious sign is crumbling wood, but dry rot can also show similar results, minus the holes.

Professional Woodworm Extermination with Xpress Pest Control

At Xpress our woodworm pest control treats woodworm in different ways, depending on the infestation. A water-based treatment minimises the exposure to people and pets and the environment. The solution stays inside the layers of the timber to help with long-term protection, and to prevent any future infestations from becoming established. This also helps in treating fungal decay.

We may also use a gas fumigant with the active ingredient Sulfuryl Fluoride to eliminate all life stages of wood-boring insect infestations. Severely weakened wood may need to be replaced to ensure the structural integrity of your home.

The woodworm pest control experts at Xpress are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you’re in a hurry, we’ll try and be with you within 30 to 90 minutes* of your call. If you think you have a woodworm infestation, speak to one of our team today.

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Choosing Xpress Pest Control Services

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  • Fully qualified specialists – our pest controllers are qualified to a minimum RSPH Level 2 and are licensed to use professional grade pesticides you won’t find over the counter.

FAQs

If you want some advice, our expert advisors are on hand 24/7* to help. They can talk through your problem and give you a free, no-obligation, estimate based on your specific situation. Or take a look at our frequently asked questions below and see how our professionals can help you.

What Is Woodworm?
Woodworm refers to the larvae of several species of beetles, such as the common furniture beetle or the death watch beetle. These larvae feed on wood, causing it to become brittle and weak over time. The damage is often not visible until years later.
What are the Signs of a Woodworm Infestation?
You may notice several indicators of woodworm infestation, including small, round bore holes in wooden surfaces and fine, powdery dust around wooden objects. Often infested wood is weak or crumbling and there might also be dead beetles near infested areas. If you spot any of these signs, it's crucial to act fast to prevent further damage.
Are woodworm dangerous to humans?
Woodworm are not harmful to humans or pets. But left untreated woodworm can mean significant damage to furniture or more seriously structural timbers that can lead to expensive repairs. If you find signs of woodworm call Xpress for professional woodworm extermination as soon as possible.
What types of wood are affected by woodworm?
Woodworm can infest a variety of woods, but they prefer softwoods such as pine and certain hardwoods like oak. Damp or untreated wood is particularly vulnerable. Woodworm can spread to other wooden items in the right conditions, especially in moist environments.
How long does a woodworm live inside wood?
The woodworm larvae can live inside wood for 2-5 years before emerging as adult beetles, at which point they create the tell-tale exit holes.
What happens if I don’t treat woodworm?
Untreated woodworm will continue to damage your wood, potentially leading to structural issues in your home or irreparable damage to furniture. If treated properly, woodworm should not return. However, it's important to keep your home well-ventilated and free of excess moisture to prevent future infestations.

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