Wood-boring Infestation is caused by a variety of wood-boring insects.
The Preservation Company specialise in determining the correct solution for the effective removal, treatment and recovery of Wood-boring infestations and preventing their reoccurrence.
What are Wood-boring Infestations and where do they come from?
Wood-boring infestations are caused by tiny insects, including Carpenter Ants, Woodworms, and Powder Post Beetles. These pests can infest a variety of wood products, including furniture, trim, doors, and even structural components of your home.
Hungry insects become a pest
The most common sources of these infestations are wood-boring beetles and their larvae, also known as woodworm, as well as carpenter ants. These insects are attracted to wood because of its high cellulose content, which is essential for their development.
They can cause structural damage to property
Wood-boring infestations can come from a variety of sources and brought into your home, such as from a piece of furniture, a wooden object or even the soil outside the home. These insects feed on wood, leaving tunnels and galleries inside. These tunnels can weaken the wood, leading to structural damage over time.
Identify and address as soon as possible
A wood-boring infestation can cause significant damage to homes and the cost of repairs can be quite high. By being proactive and taking the necessary steps to address wood-boring infestations, homeowners can help protect their homes from costly damage.
How to identify Wood-boring Infestation
Wood damage
Common signs of an infestation are small holes in wood surfaces, wood that has been clearly chewed or eaten away, general wood rot, and wood that looks like it has been attacked by insects
Insect Residue
Another way to identify a wood-boring infestation is to look for insect residue. This could be sawdust, droppings, or even dead insects.
Noise
If you are able to you should listen for any sounds of wood boring. These sounds will usually be a high-pitched noise that may sound like a tapping or chewing.
What does a Wood-boring Infestation look like?
The most obvious sign of a wood-boring infestation is the presence of small piles of sawdust. These small piles are the result of the wood-boring insect’s boring tunnels in the wood. In some cases, the sawdust piles will be accompanied by tiny holes in the wood.
Dry rot decay in the door frame. Property had not been dried out satisfactorily post a flood. Conditions suitable for germination of wood rotting fungi.
Dry rot decay in the door frame. Property had not been dried out satisfactorily post a flood. Conditions suitable for germination of wood rotting fungi.
Dry rot decay in the door frame. Property had not been dried out satisfactorily post a flood. Conditions suitable for germination of wood rotting fungi.
Dry rot decay in the door frame. Property had not been dried out satisfactorily post a flood. Conditions suitable for germination of wood rotting fungi.
Dry rot decay in the door frame. Property had not been dried out satisfactorily post a flood. Conditions suitable for germination of wood rotting fungi.
How we manage Wood-boring Infestations
At The Preservation Company, we understand the difficult nature of wood-boring infestations. We have the expertise and knowledge needed to identify the source of an infestation and develop a plan of action to restore your structure to its former condition.
With our expertise and knowledge, we can help you tackle your wood-boring infestation and prevent further damage.
1. Inspect and identify
Our highly-experienced surveyors will inspect your property to identify the type of infestation you have. Following an extensive inspection, we will determine the best solution.
2. Determine the damage
Damage caused by wood-boring beetles and insects can be extensive and weaken structures throughout your property. It is important that the full extent of the damage is determined.
3. Apply the best solution
Following our survey, we will determine the best solution for your infestation, saving you potentially costly and unnecessary ‘treatments’.
4. Clean and tidy
The best treatments are the ones that look like nothing ever happened. After we treat the issues we will tidy up and leave your property spotless.
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