THE PROBLEM All Woodworm eat timber in the larval stage of their lifecycle (between 3 -15 yrs, depending on species). They leave behind them bore dust (frass) and when they emerge to mate and die as a beetle, they leave behind a hole (size and shape vary according to species). The tunnels they form within the timber weaken the timber to a level where it can be structurally dangerous. There are four main types of beetle - Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum), Death Watch Beetle (Xestobium rufovillosum), Weevil (Pentarthum huttoni or Europhryum confine), House Longhorn (Hylotrupes bajulus) - each preferring different sorts of timber. Up & Under Surveyors are fully qualified to identify which insect, whether it is active or inactive and recommend the appropriate treatment - certain insect attacks do not need treatment. THE SOLUTION Up & Under use the lowest toxicity (safest) of chemical to kill the insect in all its stages (egg, larva, pupa and beetle). Heartwood and hardwood are more difficult for chemicals to penetrate than sapwood and softwood, but appropriate specifications will be used. Heavily infested timbers will probably need replacing by our craftsmen joiners. Our Technicians are trained to protect your property. All our technicians have been in the remedial industry for over 12 years and have been treating timbers with insect attack for that time. Please do not hesitate to request further information. Freecall: 0800 4581052 or email sales@upandunda.co.uk website designed and constructed by www.outhousemedia.net