Protect Your Timbers for Good
Wood Worm Treatment
Don’t let woodworm silently destroy your property.
At West Wales Property Maintenance, we provide professional woodworm treatment services that eliminate infestations and protect your timber for the long term. Using industry-approved insecticides and certified techniques, we treat active wood-boring insect infestations and prevent future attacks – all with low-toxicity, eco-conscious solutions that are safe for your home and family.
Serving homes and commercial properties across Wales, we offer fast inspections, expert advice, and treatments backed by a 20-year guarantee.
Benefits of Woodworm treatment
- Stops Structural Damage
Unchecked woodworm can compromise the strength of beams, floors, and roof supports. Our treatment halts active infestations before they cause irreversible damage.
- Prevents Future Infestations
Our insecticide not only kills existing larvae and beetles but also forms a protective barrier that prevents new beetles from laying eggs in treated timber.
- Long-Lasting Protection
Enjoy up to 20 years of guaranteed protection, giving you total peace of mind that your property is safe from wood-boring insects.
- Safe for Homes and Businesses
With low mammalian toxicity, zero VOCs, and quick-drying properties, our treatment is safe to use in residential homes, commercial buildings, and heritage properties.
- Preserves Property Value
Treating woodworm early prevents expensive repairs later, helps retain the property’s integrity, and protects your long-term investment.
- Complies with UK & European Standards
We use treatments that meet the highest safety and performance standards in the industry (BS EN certification), ensuring reliable and professional results.
What Is Woodworm?
Despite the name, woodworm isn’t a worm at all – it’s the larval stage of several species of wood-boring beetles. These beetles lay their eggs in small cracks or old exit holes in timber. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae burrow through the wood, feeding and tunnelling for several years until they mature into adult beetles. When they emerge, they leave small, round exit holes in the wood – a telltale sign of infestation.
One of the most common culprits in UK properties is the Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum). Left untreated, an active woodworm infestation can weaken structural timber, floorboards, roof trusses, joists, and even antique furniture – sometimes leading to significant repair costs or safety risks.
Our Woodworm Treatment Process
At West Wales Property Maintenance, our trained specialists will carry out a detailed inspection to assess the extent of the infestation and determine the most effective treatment plan.
We use a water-based microemulsion insecticide that is certified to BS EN industry standards. This advanced formula:
- Eradicates all life stages of wood-boring insects
- Prevents re-infestation
- Contains zero VOCs, is quick-drying, and non-flammable
- Has low mammalian toxicity, making it safer for people and pets
- Is effective on both historic and new timber structures
The treatment is applied directly to affected timber and surrounding areas, soaking deep into the wood to kill larvae and protect against future attack.
Signs of a Woodworm Infestation
Not sure if you have woodworm? Look out for these signs:
- Small round holes in timber (1–2mm)
- Fine, powdery dust (known as frass) around holes or on the floor
- Weak or crumbling timber
- Dead beetles or larvae near windows or light sources
- Tunnels within exposed wood
If you’ve spotted any of these, don’t wait – the longer woodworm is left untreated, the worse the damage can become.
Get Your Free Woodworm Survey Today
We provide free, no-obligation surveys throughout Wales. Our expert team will inspect your property, identify any infestation, and recommend a tailored treatment plan. Whether it’s a single beam or a whole roof, we’ve got the tools, training, and trusted track record to solve the problem.