Specialist woodworm treatment for furniture and structural timber. Surveys, heat, freeze and chemical treatment by RSPH (BPCA) Level 2 certified and trained technicians.
The term woodworm refers to several different species of wood-boring insect. These beetles lay their larvae in timber, and the larvae then feed on the wood as they develop - weakening the structure and causing significant structural and cosmetic damage.
Woodworm can strike when you least expect it. The beetles are harmless outdoors, but once they get inside they will bore through any wood they can find, from furniture legs to structural support beams. Any infestation should be dealt with as soon as possible, so call JG Pest Control for expert woodworm treatment across Cornwall and the wider UK.
JG Pest Control delivers a pioneering, 100% chemical-free woodworm treatment using microscopic parasitic wasps. It is non-destructive, highly targeted and ideal for stately homes, museums, churches and listed buildings.
Trusted by heritage organisations and high-end property owners, it is one of the most advanced and discreet options available today.
The most common species of woodworm found in homes and buildings across the country. It feeds on both hardwoods and softwoods, and is responsible for the majority of UK woodworm infestations in furniture and floorboards.
A well-known species that makes a distinctive ticking noise when mating - which is where it gets its name. It has destroyed numerous building structures over the decades and can be very difficult to eradicate, so professional help is strongly recommended.
A larger beetle attracted to softwoods. Roof timbers are an ideal nesting ground, and in warm weather the adults fly, causing an infestation to spread to neighbouring properties. More prevalent in some areas of the UK than others.
A hardwood eater that, if left untreated, will completely destroy timber. If you find crumbled or broken timber that turns to fine dust, it may have been at the hands of the powderpost beetle.
Specialist woodworm removal requires expert help. JG Pest Control offers various methods of woodworm treatment across Cornwall and surrounding areas. We will survey an infestation before advising on the best option for removal.
Treatment options include a chemical application, timber treatment or a specialist controlled heat treatment. Heat treatments are often the most effective and least invasive for the homeowner, but chemical and freezing treatments may be used as an alternative or in addition. All of our methods are guaranteed and bespoke to each individual circumstance, and carried out by RSPH (BPCA) Level 2 certified and trained technicians.
Not every hole in a timber means live woodworm. A survey tells you whether the infestation is still active - fresh exit holes with clean, pale edges and fine bore dust (frass) below them - or old damage that needs no treatment at all. We identify the beetle, check how far it has spread through the timber, and then recommend the treatment that fits, if any is needed.
If you are buying or selling a property and woodworm has been flagged, we can survey it for you so you know exactly what you are dealing with before you commit.
Speak to one of our RSPH (BPCA) Level 2 Certified Techs today for free, no-obligation advice.
