Woodworm – Prevention & Curative Treatments
Professional Woodworm Treatments in Bristol, Bath, Chippenham and the Surrounding Areas
Protecting your home from woodworm damage is crucial for maintaining its structural integrity and value. With proactive woodworm treatments and control services, you can safeguard your property and enjoy long-term peace of mind. At BEEKIND™, we specialise in delivering reliable and practical solutions that eliminate woodworm infestations and restore affected areas.
For residential and commercial pest control services in Bristol, Bath, Yate, Keynsham, Chippenham, and the surrounding areas, BEEKIND™ is the first choice for effective and permanent results. Our results and online reviews speak for themselves so please contact us to arrange a visit and prevent your infestation from causing further damage and distress. We even guarantee our treatments for up to 20 years.
What is Woodworm?
Woodworm, also known as wood-boring beetles, can cause extensive damage to timber structures within your home. These tiny pests burrow into wood, leaving small holes and intricate tunnels behind. Their eggs are laid on sapwood, the softer part of the wood. Once hatched, the larvae will begin burrowing deep into the beam’s core. Common furniture beetle larvae can stay in the beams for up to five years, while deathwatch larvae can remain for up to ten years.
Common furniture beetles create holes with a diameter of 2mm, while deathwatch beetles create holes up to 4mm. The latter are declining as they prefer oak, which is now rarely used in the building industry due to cost. Additionally, old beams protected with varnish or wood preservatives prevent deathwatch beetle eggs from penetrating the surface, contributing to their population decline.
At BEEKIND™, we understand the urgency of addressing this issue, as woodworm infestations can compromise the integrity of your precious wooden belongings. We will conduct a thorough inspection to assess the extent of the problem and develop a tailored treatment plan. With our woodworm treatments and control expertise, we ensure any damaged wood is inspected for integrity and advise if it requires replacement.
We follow a rule of thumb: if a wooden beam has more than 25% damage caused by woodworm, we may need to consider its structural properties and advise the next course of action. Please don’t wait until the problem worsens; contact us today to protect your home from woodworm damage. We cover Bristol, Bath, Yate, Keynsham, Chippenham, and surrounding areas.
Woodworm Treatments
FAQs
A telltale sign of woodworm is the presence of holes in untreated wood caused by the boring activity. However, these holes might be from a previous infestation and not necessarily indicate a current one. For an active infestation, you may find piles of frass, i.e. chewed and discarded wood dust excreted by the adult beetles. Additionally, you can monitor the holes to see if new ones appear, indicating ongoing activity.
Proper ventilation and drying of the wood might cause the woodworm to go away, but this approach is risky. Visible woodworm damage cannot be repaired, and noticing signs typically indicates an existing infestation. If left untreated, this can compromise the structural integrity of your home or commercial property.
Woodworm can quickly spread in properties with a lot of untreated wood. When the worms mature into beetles, they leave the wood where they were born and find new wood to infest, starting a new cycle of infestation.
BEEKIND™ Prices and Guarantees
Survey
From £75 + VAT
Common Furniture Beetle Treatments
From £50 + VAT
Deathwatch Beetle Treatments
From £75 + VAT
Guarantees
Woodworm Treatments
20 Years
Call BEEKIND™ on 01225 285825 or 0117 290 0585 for woodworm treatments in Bristol, Yate, Keynsham, Chippenham, Bath and the surrounding areas.
Get in touch
01225 285825
info@beekindpestcontrol.co.uk
11 Greenacres, Upper Weston, Bath, Somerset, BA1 4NR