timber treatment
Woodworm and Wood Boring Insects
The term woodworm is a description commonly used to describe the numerous species of wood boring insects common to the United Kingdom, of which there are many. The more frequently found beetles are the common furniture beetle, death watch beetle and the weevil family.
In the majority of situations most home owners are not aware that woodworm exists in their property. The first evidence is normally when it is nearing completion of the life cycle before homeowners become aware.
Activity by wood boring insects can be confirmed by the presence of bore dust, or frass, but is the infestation alive or historic? Does it need treating or not?
If it is not active then treatment is not necessary, in fact it could be illegal. Sadly many timber treatment contractors package their findings in a confusing manner which inevitably leads to blanket timber treatments being recommended, whether necessary or not.
A typical timber treatment to an average 3 bedroom property will currently cost in the region of £700, in addition to this is the associated costs of vacating the property and its contents for the duration of the treatment and during recovery. Sadly many timber treatments specified by contractors are simply not necessary exposing homeowners and occupants to harmful insecticides and pesticides.
Whilst we cannot always advise that timber treatments are not necessary we can offer the opinion of a professional who has no financial interest in looking for work unlike that of a commission based sales person.
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