What are woodworms?

What is the best treatment for woodworm?

Whether you call it woodboring beetle or just borer, this is a commonly found pest that should not be taken lightly. There are various species but the most frequently encountered is the Anobium punctatum also known as common furniture beetle or common house borer.

The term woodworm is often used to describe the larvae of these insects. The small white worms need to feed heavily on wood or timber during their development and they are more likely the culprits responsible for your ruined furniture. Still, depending on the species, both the adult beetles and the larvae could cause wood damage in a property.

How do you treat woodworm in furniture?

Woodworm infestation in furniture can be recognised by small round holes on the surface of the timber and the gritty bore-dust that is left behind. These holes are most likely to be found near joints or on the undersides or backs of furniture. If the furniture has a surface coating such as paint or varnish, the thorough advice is to completely strip the furniture by sanding or stripping then treating with a woodworm killer such as Barrettine Premier Woodworm Killer Spray or Cuprinol Woodworm Killer (WB). However, some customers just treat the affected area and re-coat or paint.

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