Woodworm
General Information
- woodworm is the larva of the Common Furniture Beetle
- furniture Beetle adults are very small approx. 3- 5mm long and brownish in colour with an almost cylindrical body.
- may require specialist timber treatment.
- advice will be given to citizen, if tenant
- housing will be advised, if Council tenant.
Significance
- This beetle is the same family as the Biscuit Beetle. The adults are similar in appearance - care should be taken with identification
- Throughout Britain the woodworm beetle is a serious and significant pest indoors in both structural timbers and furniture.
Preventative Treatment
- requires specialist treatment
Stirling Council
- We do not treat woodworm
Cost of Treatment (until 31 March 2009)
n/a
