raising standards in property preservation Woodworm Control Problem Woodworm is a collective term used to describe wood-boring insects that lay their eggs in wood and timbers, and can cause serious structural damage throughout their life cycle. Their...
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raising standards in property preservation Woodworm Control Problem Woodworm is a collective term used to describe wood-boring insects that lay their eggs in wood and timbers, and can cause serious structural damage throughout their life cycle. Their attacks are varied, dependant on the type of beetle and its lifespan, so accurate identification by a surveyor is key to ensuring the correct treatment. Solution The first step is a survey from one of our professional surveyors to locate the infestation, identify accurately the species involved and determine whether it is active or not. Once an active woodworm infestation has been positively identified our Insectasure service for treating bare wood can commence. In some properties, it may be necessary to lift floorboards and gain access to roof voids. In many cases, areas requiring treatment are obscured by an accumulation of dust and old building debris, these must all be cleaned before treatment. Roof insulation will also need to be lift
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