Woodworm infestations usually occur when wood drilling species of beetles lay eggs in wooden cracks and crevices in a building’s structure or furniture. The most common wood-boring beetles in the UK are the Common furniture beetle, the Deathwatch beetle, the House longhorn beetle, as well as the Powder post beetle. The newly hatched wood-eating larvae burrow deep in the wood, creating a maze of tunnels, which may seriously weaken and damage the timber in structures. Considering that the life cycle of the larvae may last up to 4 years without clear signs of its presence, woodworm control and extermination is even more challenging. Woodworm treatment is highly recommended for buildings with wooden beam structures, wooden floors and furniture.
The first most obvious signs of a woodworm would be any round holes, up to 2 mm across, in wooden structures and bore dust around the holes. Very often the tunnels that the woodworm drills underneath the floor causes  the floorboards to creak and if the floor is wooden it may even crumble at some point. If you notice any beetles, larvae or eggs do not hesitate and call us at Aimtokill pest control.