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Woodworm and Beetle Infestation Solutions from Timberwise Woodworm Solutions The Problem The Solution Wood-boring insect attack can cause Timberwise have over three decades structural damage in buildings and is of experience in the treatment of these unsightly. There are a number of insect pests. Our fully trained and wood-boring insects that attack timber experienced surveyors will correctly in properties in the U.K. determine whether treatment is necessary in the first place. The Woodworm is a description commonly wrong identification of the insect can and loosely applied to all wood-boring often lead to costly and unnecessary beetles. solutions. The life cycle of the wood-boring beetle is normally always near Our Surveyors will identify:- completion before most property • The type of insect and extent owners are even aware they have a of the infestation problem. After mating the female beetle will lay her eggs into cracks and • Whether the infestation is on the rough surfaces of the structural active or inactive timbers, which will then hatch and begin tunnelling into the timber. • How much structural damage, if any, has occurred. The number of eggs and larval stage of the beetle will vary according to the Following Inspection species. Larvae will pupate and after several weeks the adult beetles will We shall draw up the correct develop and commence boring their specification for the elimination of the way out of the timber to mate. infestation, and state any special Having mated the female beetle will requirements for difficult pests eg. again lay her eggs on the timber and Death Watch Beetle or House the life cycle starts again. Longhorn. for a survey call or click 0800 99 11 00 www.timberwise.co.uk Woodworm Solutions Technical Information • Wood-boring Weevils (Pentarthrum huttoni or Euophryum confine) The four most common Wood Weevil is an insect that prefers wood-boring insects are:- extreme damp conditions and decay. • Common Furniture Beetle Chemical treatment is therefore not always necessary as dry timbers will (Anobium punctatum) not be affected by Weevil. By far the most common insect • House Longhorn estimated to infest about 75% of (Hylotrupes bajulus) properties in the United Kingdom. All buildings over 30 years old are Seldom found outside the south of susceptible to infestation by this insect. England, this insect infects the sapwood of most softwoods, • Death Watch Beetle particularly roofing timbers. (Xestobium rufovillosum) Other insects can be found attacking This insect confines itself to infesting timber, these include: Bark Borer Beetle, large sectioned hardwoods, often Pinhole Borer Beetle and Beetles of the associated with an attack of Wet Rot. Lyctus species to name but a few. Why Use Timberwise? • Professional competence • Approved by leading Architects / Surveyors • Long-term guarantees backed by the GPI • Fast friendly local service nationwide • Fully insured for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity • Speedy, efficient and competitive • Health & Safety approved products • Conscientious and tidy workmanship from trustworthy tradesmen Over the decades Timberwise have treated in excess of 200,000 properties throughout the UK. With Timberwise you can be safe in the knowledge that your property is cared for by the professionals. Contact us on 0800 99 11 00 [email protected] www.timberwise.co.uk Local Service for a survey call or click 0800 99 11 00 National Resource www.timberwise.co.uk.
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