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woodworm in beams

Woodworm Season is back

Did you treat your timbers last year and believe your woodworm problem was fixed?

This is a common occurrence, woodworm are seasonal creatures and only function in certain temperatures.

Generally, you will start to see them appear in March time when the temperature begins to rise, then they will start to become less active come September, leading you to believe the woodworm infestation has ended and you no longer have a woodworm problem.

Treating woodworm can be a tricky task,  we always recommend contacting a qualified surveyor in timber care and specialising in woodworm treatment. A specialist will be aware of the exact type of woodworm, and know how to treat it correctly, they will be aware of where the infestation is and how far it has traveled. You need to make sure the treatment applied to the timbers is specific to the type of woodworm you have.

Signs woodworm is active

  • Emergence Holes (Tiny circular holes in the timber) When the mature woodworm leaves the timber, it creates these tiny holes and often you will notice “Frass” around this area.
  • Frass  (Frass is a dust-like substance)  It is essentially the woodworm beetles’ waste, as it travels through the timber it creates this substance
  • Dead beetles  – If you notice dead beetles in a certain area of your damaged timber then it is a pretty clear sign you have active woodworm

 

woodworm holes

Woodworm in timber beams

Woodworm in floorboards

 

The images above are from a recent woodworm survey in the captivating city of County Durham, this period cottage nestled in the winding cobbled streets of County Durham had a serious problem with woodworm in all the timber beams, internal door frames, and floor boards.

If you are worried about a woodworm infestation then contact our friendly team to discuss your concerns. Our surveyors will be able to help you understand the scope of the problem, how your timber is affected and be able to help with replacement or repairs depending on the extent of the woodworm. These little beetles may be small but they can cause a lot of damage to your property so the earlier you arrange a survey with our team, the better.