What Does Woodworm Look Like

Dumfries & Galloway’s Leading Damp Proofing & Wood Rot Specialists

It’s good to know that the standard construction timber is too dry for the woodworm to infest. Wood-burrowing insects thrive in damp and humid conditions often coinciding with a developing Rot. Therefore, if your house is damp and you sense heightening levels of moisture; if you have not repaired leaks and problem with your gutters, it is important that you get your house checked for the presence of woodworm. You can request a free survey on your property. Our specialists will identify the presence of any wood-burrowing insects, advise the best Woodworm Treatment and fix the underlying causes of dampness.

Spotting Woodworm, Larvae and Beetles
We have over 15 years of experience identifying and treating woodworm infestations in the region of Dumfries and Galloway. We provide our services in area of Moffat, Lockerbie, Dumfries, Annan, Castle Douglas, Thornhil, Gretna and Langholm, and even as far as Carlisle and Glasgow

01Spotting Woodworm, Larvae and Beetles
Spotting a woodworm is rather difficult as they spent a large part of their life burrowing through wood in their larval form. It is much easier to spot the multiple exit holes and the wood-dust-like excrements (frass) which they leave behind. In fact, the size of the holes and the structure of frass are helpful to discern between various species of woodworm and apply the appropriate treatment. Adult woodworms emerge from wood for their mating season so you are most likely to spot them between March and September. Most of them won’t feed on the wood anymore but rather fly to the sources of light and crawl on the window sills, preoccupied with their new main objective, to find a mate.

What Does Woodworm Look Like
Not sure if you have a woodworm infestation? Check the Types of Woodworm below to see if you recognise any insects you might have spotted! But remember, most of the times the woodworm will not be visible until it’s too late. When in doubt, ask professional help. Our team of Specialists will happily survey your home for all signs of woodworm and any potential damage they might have caused.

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