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Woodworm
Woodworm is the name given to the larvae of many different species of wood-boring beetles. These little critters can afflict any property, old or new, by weakening timbers to the point that structural integrity becomes at risk.
Peter Cox have been fixing woodworm problems in homes and commercial premises since 1951. We offer professional treatments specially formulated to purge your property of woodworm infestations with the minimum of fuss. Best of all, our woodworm treatments carry a 20 year guarantee for complete peace of mind.
If you have a woodworm problem our qualified surveyors and highly trained technicians are ready to help. Get in touch with the woodworm experts today.
Do I have woodworm?
Identifying the signs of woodworm can be complicated as the vast majority of damage done to timber occurs during the woodworm larvae stage when they are buried, out of sight, deep in the timber. The larvae can also reside inside the timber for up to five years before emerging from the wood to mate and repeat the woodworm life cycle all over again.
With this in mind there are some distinct signs and indicators that you can keep an eye out for in order to identify whether or not your home may be under attack from a woodworm infestation.
- Small exit holes left behind after the emergence of adult woodworm beetles
- Appearance of bore dust or ‘frass’ outside the exit holes.
- Tunnels in the timber.
- Cracked and weakened timber.
- Live or dead beetles around the suspected infected area.
How to get rid of woodworm
Peter Cox offer a full and comprehensive woodworm treatment solution.
- Initially our industry accredited professional surveyors will locate the infestation, identify accurately the species involved and determine whether it is active or not.
- Once an active woodworm infestation has been positively identified we offer woodworm treatment solutions that can be used on either bare wood OR painted or varnished wood.
- Finally, if structurally necessary, infested timbers will be cut away and replaced, or economically repaired by skilled joiners using resin repair techniques.
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Contact your local woodworm specialists
Peter Cox have been the market leaders in woodworm surveys and treatments since 1951.
If you suspect that there may be a woodworm infestation in your property then do not hesitate to give contact your local branch on 0800 633 5712 or contact us online by clicking the button below.