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...
Whilst our housing prices are on the rise, Woodworm have got the ideal life! No rent or mortgage, easy access to food, and work just around the corner! They know a good opportunity when they see it! Joking...
Dealing with woodworm can be in some cases a difficult and often stressful task, especially if it is not caught early enough. As you might expect, most people do not know a lot about woodworm so often interpret the...
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...