Expert Woodworm Treatment Essex

An active woodworm infestation typically shows fresh exit holes with clean edges, fine wood dust around these holes, and possibly adult beetles during spring and summer months. The wood dust appears when adult beetles emerge from the timber after completing their development cycle. If you’re unsure, our specialists can conduct a professional inspection to confirm active infestations and recommend appropriate treatment.

Our professional woodworm treatments begin working immediately to eliminate larvae within the wood. However, since adult beetles emerge from exit holes only after completing their development cycle (which can take 3-5 years), you might still see some adult beetles emerge after treatment. This doesn’t indicate treatment failure – these beetles would have been near the end of their lifecycle when treatment was applied. Our treatments prevent new eggs from hatching and new larvae from developing, breaking the infestation cycle.

Yes, our modern water based woodworm treatments are formulated to be much safer than older solvent-based products. We carefully control application to minimise exposure, and treated areas can typically be reoccupied once the solution has dried completely. Our technicians will provide specific safety guidelines based on the treatment used and areas treated in your property.

Not necessarily. Our qualified surveyors will conduct a thorough inspection to determine the full extent of the infestation. Sometimes treatment can be targeted to specific affected areas, particularly if the infestation is caught early. However, as adult beetles can fly and lay eggs in new timber, we often recommend treating adjacent timbers as a preventative measure, especially in older properties where multiple wooden elements may be vulnerable.