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Post by MartinM on Oct 4, 2011 12:09:14 GMT 1
Does anyone have experience with dealing with woodworm problems?
I can hear munching, scraping noises in a rafter in our loft extension and am guessing I've got a larvae problem - maybe longhorn beetle - which is not good. I've opened up the wall around the beam but there's not sign of holes etc.
Has anyone dealt with this kind of problem? I don't even know what 'woodworm' is in Croatian.
Help!
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Post by crojoe on Oct 4, 2011 12:47:20 GMT 1
Does anyone have experience with dealing with woodworm problems? I can hear munching, scraping noises in a rafter in our loft extension and am guessing I've got a larvae problem - maybe longhorn beetle - which is not good. I've opened up the wall around the beam but there's not sign of holes etc. Has anyone dealt with this kind of problem? I don't even know what 'woodworm' is in Croatian. Help! or it could be a mouse? Look for little dark brown/black droppings. |
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Post by MartinM on Oct 4, 2011 13:04:04 GMT 1
No not mice - I've had those. The munching noise is only coming from one spot inside the wooden beam.
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Post by upthevilla on Oct 4, 2011 13:23:24 GMT 1
it could be lots of things.
We had a similar case at a clients house in central istria.
The only solution was to get the pest exterminator in.They offered 2 different ways, the first was a standard lice, insect killer and they other was a total kill everything solution.
the owner wen for the kill all option and he was right to do so,
After 1 week, we returned to clean up the mess, we found every insect and creepy crawly imaginable. thousands of them.
The treat ment lasted from may until last week. The ownr is now getting spayed for the winter and will again have it done in Spring.
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Post by MartinM on Oct 4, 2011 14:03:52 GMT 1
upthevilla - that seems a bit extreme, what kind of problem did they have to start with? I wouldn't be able do what they did as this is in my living area.
I think I only have one solitary larva.
After I quick search I found this spray from Belinka. I reckon I'll have to drill some holes in the beam and then inject this liquid or the other one mentioned Belocid.
Anyone else have any experience?
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Post by Madgolfer on Oct 4, 2011 15:17:59 GMT 1
"Drvocid" is a widely available woodworm treatment available over the counter in Cro. Its a clear liquid that you paint on and several coats may be needed. There are different types of woodworm and this stuff kills them all. If the beam is old oak then its very dense and you may need to paint it on up to 10 times.
Can you can see any holes in the beam or any dust underneath?
Read the instructions! Windows and doors open, gloves and mask etc etc etc.
Not the most Eco friendly product on the market but from my experience works a treat.
UTV........you client is now getting "SPEYED" after the treatment? Sounds a bit radical. Ive never heard of an infestation spearding that far ;D
PS. Martin. You must have very good hearing!
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Post by MartinM on Oct 4, 2011 18:03:41 GMT 1
Thanks MG - yeah I had read about "drvocid" but is there a brand name. No sign of holes anywhere in the beam or dust  It's all new wood upthevilla - being spayed is rather severe surely  |
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Post by upthevilla on Oct 4, 2011 20:25:22 GMT 1
There wasnt much choise for the owner.
The house really is in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by fields and trees and wildlife.
The house was completed in 2006 and then it stood for 2 years waiting for various paper work .
In that time lots and lots of tiny animals moved in.
The main ones were, wasps, scorpions ,woodlice, woodworm, and mice.
Because there were so many different types of wildlife it was the only option to spray and the house.
The owner is planning to spay again for the winter, but with a slighty different poison and more a deterrent and then next spring ?
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Post by MartinM on Oct 4, 2011 21:20:59 GMT 1
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Post by MartinM on Oct 5, 2011 4:12:32 GMT 1
mmmm, larvae shish kebab, full of woody goodness ;D
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Post by gwen on Oct 17, 2011 10:25:27 GMT 1
I have a new 4 level apartment house and this morning I saw one Longhorn beetle.
The construction of the building is of brick and concrete how worried should I be. We have particle board cabinets and new door jams of wood. Where else could they be if I have an infestation.
thanks in advance
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Post by upthevilla on Oct 17, 2011 11:56:19 GMT 1
I saw one Longhorn beetle. The construction is of brick and concrete how worried should I be. . Very worried , beetles are not usually made of brick and concrete |
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