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Woodworm control services

Don’t let woodworm damage your home or business property! If left untreated, this beetle larvae can cause major problems, so it’s best to call in the experts at East Coast Pest Control in Scarborough. Contact us today.

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Protect your property

WOODWORM CAN CAUSE SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A BUILDING

Woodworms are not actually a type of worm at all, they are the larval form of several species of beetle. They eat wood as they mature, before pupating just under the surface of the wood. Once they have finished pupating, the adult beetle will gnaw an exit hole through the wood. This destruction of timber may seem minor, but when you consider the speed with which insects reproduce, a lot of small holes can quickly become a big problem!


If you’ve discovered a woodworm problem in your property, then it’s time to call us in as these pests will degrade the timbers and eventually this will lead to structural damage. We will undertake a thorough survey to ascertain the extent of the problem, and to recommend the most appropriate way to treat it.

Woodworm: About
Cross section of woodworm holes

Recognising the signs

HOW TO SPOT A WOODWORM PROBLEM IN YOUR PROPERTY

Woodworm can sometimes be difficult to spot if you don’t know what you’re looking for. The most obvious signs of a woodworm problem are:

  • Exit holes in timber

  • The presence of bore dust

  • Tunnels in timbers

  • Damaged woodwork

  • Beetles in your property

Woodworm: About
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The right treatment

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE EAST COAST PEST CONTROL FOR WOODWORM CONTROL

A beetle
Damaged timber

Modern chemical treatments

Woodworm treatments have evolved and improved a great deal over the decades, and the insecticides now in use are not only more effective, they are also very low-odour, and do not require that you vacate the premises due to toxic fumes. Modern treatments are fast and reliable, and our team have access to industry-leading products.

Insurance-backed guarantees

Woodworm in a property can be such a serious issue that mortgage lenders will almost always want to know that any treatment is guaranteed. We offer 30-year insurance-backed guarantees for our British Wood Preserving and Damp-Proofing Association (BWPDA) approved woodworm treatments. Get in touch today for further information.

Woodworm: Projects
Wood with woodworm exit holes

Get in touch

To learn more about our woodworm control services, contact the team at East Coast Pest Control Ltd in Scarborough today. We’ll be happy to help.

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