Wood Boring Insects

Wood boring insects are pretty destructive little creatures with the ability to cause extensive damage if left undisturbed, sometimes without you even suspecting a thing. As their name suggests, wood boring insects in all their forms bore into timber which can leave the timber weak and unsightly.

The best way to eradicate wood boring insects is to replace affected timbers that have been extensively damaged and spray entire area with a low odour insecticide. This treatment kills off any insects in the vicinity and protects the timber from future attack. There are numerous species of wood boring insect and you’re not expected to be able to identify each of them but if you notice small patches of holes in your floorboards or household woodwork the chances are you have a small infestation. Wood boring insects are one of the most common problems homeowners face in the UK so don’t panic, give us a call and we will advise on what we can do for you. It may even turn out to be an old infestation and will not require any further attention!