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Woodworm

Latin name - Anobium punctatum  Common name - Furniture beetle.

FURNITURE BEETLE - furniture beetle is the most common house infestation and cuts flight holes 1-2mm diameter in slightly damp softwoods. Most often infestation is introduced by homeowners putting infested furniture into a roof or cellar - hence the common name.

EVIDENCE OF WOODWORM.

• Holes about 2-3mm diameter. Tunnels in timber which has been sanded.
• Weakness in timber. Poke a hole with bradawl  to test the strength.

EVIDENCE OF ACTIVITY.

• Fresh granules or dust indicates activity as a mature beetle has recently emerged to lay eggs.
• The dead bodies of mature beetles in June – August – indicate breeding infestation.  

 NB.    The larvae may eat timber for 3 years in timber before maturing  in the adult beetle state

CHEMICALS

• Dampco is a member of the BWPDA and PCA so conforms to government legislation.
• We uphold the Control of Pesticides Act's basic principals
• Chemicals will only be handled by trained staff
• Care will be taken to contain spillages and ensure chemicals do not pollute the environment
• Chemicals will not be used without good cause
•  Human health and safety are paramount
•  Non chemical methods of treatment will be adopted wherever economically possible.