Fixrot.co.uk - Timber Treatment And Wood Protection

Woodworm is the common name for the larvae of wood boring beetles. The common furniture beetle (anobium punctatum) is the most frequently found species in the UK. Our guide will describe what these   woodworm beetles look   like, along with the three other main species of found in the UK. These wood boring beetles can affect your property by laying their eggs on structural timbers and subsequently infesting the timber with larvae (woodworm) that consume the cellulose in wood making it weaker and less structurally sound. Understanding how to identify them and what the woodworm life cycle is will help you to prevent any outbreaks in your home. If you have spotted signs of  woodworm in your property , or have found beetles emerging from timber in your home, then we suggest you should take a look at our woodworm treatment pages to discover how our woodworm specialists can help you. Types of woodworm beetle Unfortunately, there are several different varieties of wood boring be...

If you are concerned about a returning woodworm problem, you could be the victim of a failed treatment from an unreliable source. Fixrot.co.uk  are here to save the day and be the timber treatment heroes you need! If you are noticing returning signs of woodworm , then don’t be surprised that it could be post-treatment emergence. Fixrot.co.uk are on hand throughout the Leighton Buzzard area to ensure that your wood materials are free from woodworm and timber problems, all year round. What Is Post-Treatment Emergence? If you have previously carried out some kind of timber treatment and you are noticing that the insecticidal problem is coming back, you are experiencing post-treatment emergence. Although most solutions will cover the surface with a spray that will kill the eggs inside, some treatments will forget to focus on the interior timber and the insects that reside there. Life Cycle of the Timber Beetle Most people when dealing with woodworm problems are actually unaware o...