House Longhorn Beetle

Originating in Europe, the House Longhorn Beetle is now found around the world. Unlike other woodworm beetles, only the larvae of the House Longhorn Beetle feed on wood. Larvae usually mature in the spring, and the mature adults then cut holes 6-10mm in diameter to exit the wood. They have shiny spots that resemble eyes and are typically black or brown with grayish hair on their upper bodies and wing cases.

Areas where the House longhorn beetle is found

Not common in Scotland, the Longhorn Beetle is generally found outwith the UK however, they have been found within areas in Surrey, England.

It is principally found in roof timbers, where it attacks the sapwood of exclusively softwood species, often resulting in severe structural weakness. The holes and tunnels of the House Longhorn beetle are significantly larger than the furniture beetle.

Find out more about woodworm

To find out more about woodworm and the House Longhorn Beetle, visit the following web pages:

- What is woodworm?: basic information about woodworm and other woodworm beetles
- Woodworm Tips: help and advice to ease your woodworm problem
- Woodworm Lifecycle: from larvae to beetle, understand the root of the problem and how the House Longhorn beetle is affecting the wood in your property
- Woodworm Treatment: watch our woodworm video and find out how to eradicate the house longhorn beetle from your property

Contact Wise Property Care for woodworm advice

If you want to speak to someone regarding a problem you may have with woodworm or a House longhorn beetle infestation, contact Wise Property Care today on 0800 65 22 678. Alternatively, use our Contact Form and we will organise one of our specialist to call and speak to you at a time convenient for yourself.