Woodworm infestation

Professional Woodworm Solutions & DIY Woodworm Treatments

Furniture beetle is the most common and widespread form of wood destroying insect found in domestic buildings in Ireland.

Because active and unchecked woodworm infestation can cause serious damage to your property early diagnosis and treatment is important.

woodworm infestaion in roof timbers  Where to look - if active woodworm infestation is present in your home it will usually be found in the roof timbers.


woodworm infestaion where to find it  What to look for – active woodworm infestation is always be indicated by fresh flight holes and by bore dust – especially during the summer months. Infestation is usually found in the attic space around the attic trap door area or in rafter timbers immediately over uncovered water tanks.

treating woodworm infestation  The treatment – careful and appropriate brush or spray treatment of infested or at risk timbers is highly successful.

Guidelines on how to treat woodworm infestation

 


Spray treatment using a Wykamol Dual Purpose Wood Preservative is the most successful method of eradicating active woodworm infestation.

Spray treatments are usually delivered using a lightweight knapsack or similar type, portable spraying equipment.

how to treat woodworm infestation  Roof Voids - in advance of treatment all attic spaces should be cleared of stored materials and insulation should be rolled back to allow access to ceiling timbers.

how to treat woodworm infestation  Always cover attic water tanks during and immediately after spray treatment

how to treat woodworm infestation  On completion of attic treatment close attic trap door and open all windows to thoroughly ventilate the treated property.

how to treat woodworm infestation  Floor timbers – apart from general surface treatments some flooring boards will always need to be lifted to allow access to joists timbers and to the underside of infested boards.

how to treat woodworm infestation  Always wear protective clothing, including a suitable face mask and gloves.

how to treat woodworm infestation  Never work alone and always take plenty of breaks during treatment work.

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