Woodworms are a common problem with furniture. They can be found in any part of the world and feed on anything that contains cellulose, which is pretty much all wood products. You might not see them at first, but they cause extensive damage to your furniture over time, increasing the likelihood of it falling apart or needing repair. Stamp Out Damp offers professional woodworm treatment services across Nottingham, so if you’re looking for help with this issue, then contact us today!

Woodworm Treatment

Benefits of woodworm treatment

The benefits of using our woodworm treatment service include:

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Fast and efficient work

We carry out fast and efficient work so that you can get your furniture back to normal as soon as possible. We pride ourselves on being fast, which means we’re always able to complete jobs within a couple of days. It’s a great feeling when something is taken away from the house for just one day only!
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Guaranteed results

We produce guaranteed results with every single job we do, no more worrying about insects or damage to your property due to them in the future. You’ll be free from this issue forevermore!

Disadvantages of woodworm treatment

Some disadvantages come along with having professional woodworm treatment done, such as:

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Risk of damage to the wood being treated

If you have a particularly rare or expensive piece of furniture, it might not be necessary for us to treat all areas as they could potentially cause more harm than good. This is why we would advise you to use Stamp Out Damp if this ever happens and only choose professional treatment on an ‘as-needed basis, which shouldn’t happen often.

The types of woodworm

Several types of woodworm could potentially infest your furniture, but the most common ones are:

The Deathwatch Beetle

This is a very rare type of beetle which has been known to attack and cause damage to wooden buildings such as churches. The larvae live under the bark of trees for between one and two years before hatching out into adults, where they can be found living in damp places with rotting timber or fungi on them.

House Longhorn Beetles

Adult beetles lay their eggs inside cracks in old weathered seasoned oak timbers, so if you have an old house made from this kind of material, then there’s a good chance you might come across them at some point. They’re usually quite easy to spot as well because once they’ve laid their eggs, they’ll cover the wood with a cloud of yellow-brown dust called frass.

The Furniture Beetle

The furniture beetle is another type of common pest that can cause damage to your wooden floors or furniture, which, unlike the Common Furniture Beetle, unlike the beetle isn’t native to Britain and was accidentally introduced in Victorian times from overseas on crates of imported goods. They’re also known as lyctid beetles, but don’t let this name fool you, because although all species are related, they aren’t closely related enough for them all to be susceptible to similar treatments.
The most obvious signs that you have an infestation will probably be small round exit holes where adult insects have emerged from underneath the surface layers of paintwork, along with lots of powdery dust which indicates they have been tunnelling underneath the surface.

What to consider when choosing a woodworm treatment

When choosing a woodworm treatment, you need to consider what type of wood your furniture is made from, because although all types of woodworm will attack untreated timber, they only eat sapwood, so it’s important that the treatment you use targets this specifically.

The process we use for woodworm treatment

Firstly, a small probe hole is drilled through the surface and into the infestation area to assess where they’re living as well as how much damage has been done. Once this has been established, an injection point is created using compressed air, which ensures that enough product can be delivered deep inside any tunnels or galleries before being sealed with a varnish-based compound over the top. If there are several areas involved, then more than one application may be necessary on large pieces of furniture depending on the extent of the infestation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I treat woodworms in furniture?

The most effective treatment for woodworm in furniture is the application of a chemical insecticide which works by slowly staining and killing off any larvae or adult beetles still living within their tunnels. This treatment can be applied to all different types of wooden furniture, including hardwood, softwood, and even painted surfaces. However, several considerations need to be taken into account before choosing whether this method is suitable for you.
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How do I know when I need to use woodworm treatment?

If you spot any signs of woodworm, then treatment is necessary. If the infestation has already spread, look for holes in the surface or frass (woodworm droppings) coming out of them. These are tell-tale signs that it’s time to call Stamp Out Damp and get your furniture treated before there’s a chance for more damage.
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When do woodworms hatch? Do I have a time frame for when to treat them?

As Stamp Out Damp can treat both inside and outside, you don’t need to worry about getting rid of the larvae before they leave their current environment.
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How do I treat woodworm in painted wood?

Woodworm cannot survive on top of the paint, so it’s perfectly safe to use an insecticidal spray over varnished areas as long as it doesn’t affect the colour too much (test with small amounts first). However, if your piece of furniture has a painted surface that isn’t in perfect condition, woodworm treatment can damage the paint. Check for any cracks or chip marks and if there are any, make sure you fill them with an undercoat before applying your treatment.
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What is the difference between a woodworm treatment and a woodworm killer?

Woodworm treatment is a preventative measure and will come in the form of an oil or paint which should be applied to all affected areas, whereas killer products are designed to kill any larvae present.
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What kills woodworm?

There are many different ways that Stamp Out Damp can help you deal with your current infestation problem. Insecticides such as ‘Deltamethrin’ do not only eliminate existing adult beetles but also have long-term effects on preventing further hatching. This means no more future problems for you! The best bit about these insecticides is that they don’t leave behind nasty residues, making them safe to use both indoors and outdoors once dry.