What is woodworm?
Woodworm refers to the larvae of all wood boring beetles. In the UK, the most common woodworm beetles are:
- Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum),
- Deathwatch Beetle (Xestobium rufuvillosum),
- House Longhorn Beetle (Hylotrupes bajulus)
- Powderpost Beetle (Lyctus brunneus)
All of these woodworm beetles invade and consume wood, and then leave when they have reached maturity. Thankfully, problems associated with woodworm typically happen between May and September during the breeding season however, this is not always the case.
How do you know if you have a woodworm problem?
Any wooden structure, furniture or worktop could be affected by woodworm without you knowing it. Wood can be infected with eggs or larvae without it being noticeable, and you may not discover a woodworm infestation for several years. It's a common misconception that woodworm only affects old properties, in fact it can cause damage to newly constructed buildings.
Find out more about woodworm
To find out more about woodworm, visit the following webpages:
 | Woodworm lifecycle From larvae to beetle, understand the root of the problem and what exactly is affecting the wood in your property. More about the woodworm lifecycle |
 | Woodworm tips Help and advice to help you identify a woodworm problem and whether the woodworm is serious or current. More about woodworm tips |
 | Woodworm treatment Watch our woodworm video and find out how to eradicate the woodworm problem More about woodworm treatment |
 | Woodworm surveyUnsure if you have a woodworm problem? Contract Wise Property Care for a no obligation woodworm survey. Request a woodworm survey |
Contact Wise Property Care for Woodworm Advice
If you want to speak to someone regarding your woodworm problem, contact Wise Property Care today on 0800 65 22 678. Alternatively, use our Contact Form and we will organise one of our specialists to call and speak to you at a time convenient for yourself.