Woodworm treatment: common furniture beetle

Common furniture beetle is the most common form of woodworm. It attacks almost all wood types, though furniture and other wooden objects, like bannisters, panelling, floor boards or skirting boards are particularly at risk. Attacks are often associated with a dampness problem, with poor ventilation and associated high humidity. The beetle can also infest timbers in dry, well ventilated situations, such as suspended flooring and roofing timbers; although in these cases the attack may be less severe.

The latin name is Anobium punctatum.  Here are some pictures of the common furniture beetle http://bit.ly/rWJwTR, and a video of this woodworm beetle in action http://bit.ly/uchSsM.

Long-lasting infestation by common furniture beetles can lead to the complete destruction of furniture and timber objects. The beetle often lays its eggs in the same place in objects that are already infested. The larvae tunnel through the wood, and when they pupate into beetles they leave characteristic exit holes up to 2mm diameter. These holes, together with small piles of bore dust or ‘frass’ indicate that there is an active woodworm infestation.

Woodworm Treatment

Peter Cox technicians use the latest insecticidal formulations that eliminate the woodworm insects on contact as they pass through the spray treated timber. Here is a woodworm treatment case study where Insectacoat insecticidal formulation was mixed with a water-based varnish, paint or stain and applied by brush to give total surface coverage. So when the adult beetles bore their way to the surface and emerges, they are poisoned by the insecticide before they have chance to fly, mate and continue the infestation life cycle.

Professional help is essential for woodworm treatment. Peter Cox Ltd will send an experienced surveyor will visit your property. The surveyor will outline the severity of the woodworm infestation and how urgent is the need for a solution. He will describe the potential woodworm treatment costs and alternatives. A professional survey is needed to find the woodworm infestation areas. The surveyor may need to access roof voids, lift roof insulation and/or floorboards.

The surveyor will identify which species are causing the damage, and also whether the beetles are still active. You can arrange a woodworm survey by entering your details into the form on the right.

Peter Cox technicians use the latest insecticidal formulations that eliminate the woodworm insects on contact as they pass through the spray treated timber. Here is a woodworm treatment case study where Insectacoat insecticidal formulation was mixed with a water-based varnish, paint or stain and applied by brush to give total surface coverage. So when the adult beetles bore their way to the surface and emerges, they are poisoned by the insecticide before they have chance to fly, mate and continue the infestation life cycle.

Please contact Peter Cox Ltd by completing our woodworm enquiry form or telephone us on 0845 222 0404.