Richard Walker, national technical and development manager at Peter Cox, explores the most common dangers facing building timbers in the UK, and reviews the options for prevention and repair. Building timbers in the UK can be blighted by both...
The lifespan of an adult woodworm beetle may only be short but the whole life cycle of the woodworm is a pretty lengthy process. Adult The cycle begins with the mating of two beetles. Woodworm beetles only have a...
Did you know woodworm’s favourite months are March through to August? After burrowing away inside the wood as larvae over the cold winter months, adult beetles will venture out in order to find the perfect nesting ground for their...
Ok so woodworm and mould may not be what you class as ‘treasures’, but they can however be hidden dangers in your home! Issues that are visible in your home can be a pain but the majority of the...
Another in our series of articles about items with similar names to woodworm. (Read more of these woodworm posts). Wormwood is the common name given to Artemisia Absinthium – and with a name like that you can see why...
There are many different species of woodworm and larvae. Some, like the Death Watch Beetle and the Common Furniture Beetle are well known, while others like the Powderpost Beetle less well known. While the Powderpost Beetle might not have...
Are you kept awake at night worrying about the damage woodworm could be causing to your home? Then worry no more! We have prepared a simple guide on how best to deal with woodworm problems, including the most suitable...
Another of our series of articles looking at different uses for the term “woodworm”. Cricket fans will likely be familiar with the name Woodworm, but if you’re not a follower of cricket let me give you a quick overview...
Conventional household and contents insurers rarely provide policies that cover for attack by wood boring insects, wood-rotting fungi, rising damp or wall tie corrosion. However, Peter Cox Property Insurance provides protection against all of these worrying problems. Although...
Also known as Hylotrupes Bajulus, a house longhorn beetle is a type of woodworm that is native to the United Kingdom. Nonetheless, while its origin can be traced from the European region, it is also a rampant pest in...