Wood Borer

Quick Answer

• Small exit holes and frass indicate wood borer activity.
• Injection treats structural timber; heat treats furniture.
• 2-year guarantee on injection treatment.
• Heat treatment is 100% chemical-free.

Wood borers (furniture beetle, powderpost beetle) damage timber and furniture. Larvae tunnel inside wood for years before emerging. Verminator offers injection treatment for structural timber and heat treatment for furniture.

Identification

Look for small round exit holes (1–2 mm), fine powdery frass (sawdust), and weakened or hollow-sounding wood. Adult beetles may be seen near windows. Damage is often hidden until advanced.

Why It Happens

Wood borers infest timber with high moisture or that has not been treated. They can be introduced via infested furniture or timber. Old buildings and antique furniture are particularly at risk.

Risks

Wood borers can compromise structural timber (beams, floorboards) and destroy furniture. Damage accumulates over years. Early treatment prevents further deterioration.

Treatment Approach

Verminator offers wood borer injection treatment for structural timber (2-year guarantee), heat treatment for furniture (100% chemical-free), and surface treatments. We assess and recommend the best option.

Prevention Checklist

• Inspect second-hand furniture before bringing indoors
• Use treated timber for construction
• Reduce moisture in timber (fix leaks, ventilation)
• Treat infested items before they spread
• Store timber off the ground and dry
• Schedule inspections for older properties

FAQ

Key Takeaways

• Inspect second-hand furniture before bringing indoors.
• Injection for structural timber; heat for furniture.
• Early treatment prevents further damage.
• We offer flooring repair alongside treatment.
• Contact us for a free quote.