Woodworm Treatment

Why Do I Need Woodworm Treatment?

Woodworm treatment is required when there is an active woodworm infestation or it is deemed necessary in order to meet the needs of certain lenders. The larvae of wood boring beetles bore tunnels through the timbers and as the infestation manifests the number of tunnels increase thus leaving greatly reducing the stability of the wood. If left untreated eventually timbers will crumble away causing structural issues within a property.

Some species of woodworm like damp timbers. Therefore, correctly identifying these type of woodworm can alert an owner to other damp related issues. In this instance no form of chemical treatment is required but rather remedial damp proofing works.

Whether you think you have a woodworm infestation and require specialist treatment or would just like peace of that your timbers are free from woodworm, then Prokil are able to offer a survey accompanied with a written report. Find your local Prokil office to arrange an appointment.

What Is Involved With Woodworm Treatment?

It is important to understand which type of woodworm has infested your timbers first before undertaking any form woodworm treatment. For this reason an expert company such as Prokil should be consulted prior to making a decision.

In most instances specialist woodworm treatment is started off by dusting down and clearing the infested timbers. Following this the appropriate insecticide is applied. Prokil’s team of specially trained operatives are able to treat woodworm by spraying, pasting or inserting specialist chemical rods into the infested timbers. To find out more about woodworm infestation treatments click on our FAQs.