Commercial Woodworm Treaments
Do you have woodworm damaging the timbers in your commercial property?
Woodworm
Woodworm is a term used to describe the larvae of various species of wood-boring beetles that infest and feed on timber and wooden structures. These larvae burrow into the wood, creating a network of tunnels as they feed on the cellulose within.
The most common species of woodworm include the common furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum), the house longhorn beetle (Hylotrupes bajulus), and the deathwatch beetle (Xestobium rufovillosum).
Infestations are often identified by small round exit holes in the surface of the wood, along with a fine powdery dust known as frass, which is left behind as the larvae tunnel through the timber.
Woodworm infestations can weaken the structural integrity of wooden components over time, potentially leading to damage or collapse if left untreated.
How to treat Commercial Woodworm Infestations
Treating woodworm infestations requires expertise and should be entrusted to experienced woodworm professionals such as Tyne Tees Damp Proofing. Here is a general outline of the process.
1. Identify type or woodworm infestation and activity
- Judging if a woodworm infestation is active (alive) or if it is an old (historic) attack is a specialist skill.
- Woodworm identification is equally important as different beetles may require different specialist treatment depending on the severity of the attack.
2. Carry out Woodworm treatments and repairs
- Treatment typically involves applying insecticidal treatments to eradicate the larvae and prevent further infestation.
- Address any underlying moisture issues that may have attracted the wood-boring beetles in the first place.
- Remove and replace affected timbers that are no longer structurally sound.
3. Ensure regular inspection of wooden structures
- Regular inspection and maintenance of wooden structures can help detect and address woodworm infestations before they cause significant damage.
How much does it cost to treat Woodworm?
Each commercial woodworm treatment is unique, and the expenses associated with it depends on factors such as the area of the size affected and the costs of necessary materials and products to replace damaged timbers.
For an accurate assessment of the costs associated with your specific woodworm project, contact us to book a woodworm inspection.
We can then schedule a woodworm timber survey conducted by one of our specialist surveyors to provide you everything you need to turn your property into a dry and hospitable environment.
