Currently there is a large threat which is affecting the island overall and that is the issue of woodworm. Woodworm are a type of creature that live in and feed on wood. They are an extremely destructive species and often specialist woodworm treatment is needed in order to tackle these pests. It’s normally best to do this using a the help of a property specialist such as Richardson and Starling.
What Are Woodworm?
For those of you who don’t know what woodworm is , it is a species of insect that finds itself in wood and wooden structures. It consumes wood at a rapid rate and if left untreated can leave properties virtually uninhabitable due to the overall destructive power it has. Some of the common attractions for a woodworm infestation include damp wood , timber , firewood and properties that have not been treated with chemicals that deter these types of insects from the property.
There are a variety of different tell tale signs that woodworms leave behind that indicate that they have made an infestation within a property. One of the most common signs is multiple holes within wood in the property. Normally a large cluster of small diameter holes over a small area is a clear indicator that there is an infestation of woodworm at a property. This should then prompt whoever has found the holes to organise woodworm treatment by property specialists or people who have knowledge of woodworm and how they can be combated.
How Can Effective Woodworm Treatment Be Conducted?
There are a variety of different ways through which woodworm treatment can be conducted effectively overall. One of the most effective ways in which woodworm can be treated is through the use of chemical insecticides. Chemical insecticides can be used to ensure that the woodworm are prevented from doing further damage.
However the process of obtaining and using these chemicals can be complex and so it is best if woodworm treatment is conducted by property repair specialists to ensure that the process is conducted safely and effectively overall. One of the best ways in which this can be done is by sourcing a property repair specialist through an online source or through friends and family.
One of the great benefits of living on the Island is that we are all part of a community. This means that everyone is willing to help each other and most of the Islands population are experienced with working on property and tackling property issues. That being said it is important that woodworm is tackled safely and effectively overall.
Conclusion
Overall in our conclusion about woodworm there are a number of things that we can summarise altogether. It is important to remember that the chemicals used in the treatment of the woodworm can be as potentially harmful as the woodworm themselves. Therefore great care should be taken using these and the work typically undertaken by property professionals or skilled craftspeople. This issue can be serious but if it is tackled at an early stage then serious damage can be prevented overall.