Woodworm Treatment

Woodworm treatments have adapted and developed over the years. The odourless, water-based chemicals we use allow for a one hour re-entry. This means that treated parts of the property can be re-used the same day. However, if you do not need to use the treated space immediately, we recommended that it is left overnight to dry out. It is rarely necessary to vacate a property overnight, although some customers with sensitivities may find this is the best option.

The majority of our treatments can be carried out within the day and usually take a few hours to complete. With the exception of loft spaces, it is helpful if all residents including pets are vacated whilst the work is undertaken.

Our experienced surveyors will be able to find and assess problem areas. As a precautionary measure, it is recommended to have these certain parts of the property treated to protect against any future infestations.

As part of our company guarantee, we carry out a comprehensive treatment to all areas adjacent to any infestation. This will ensure the entire area is protected from the risk of re-infestation.

The most common signs of a woodworm infestation, past or present, are not always easy to identify. However there are some areas that are a common target, for example, beetles can often be found within the timber of inaccessible areas such as underneath the floor and in roof spaces.

Woodworm infestations can be spotted from the flight exit holes of the adult beetle and sometimes the yellow sawdust-like frass produced and expelled by the burrowing larvae or woodworm. This is easily observed in loft spaces and garages but not under flooring.