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Elimination of Woodworm
Woodworm is an insect of the xylophagous group. They usually feed on the wood of furniture, doors and frames. The cause of the damage is the larval stage of the beetle. When the holes are observed, it is a sign that the larva has abandoned the wood and is preparing to lay more eggs, thus increasing the damage.
Prevention and treatment of the woodworm plague:
Naturally, each species requires a certain treatment also taking into account the surface to be treated.
Inert gases, heat, cold, radiation, injected or bait biocides. The FitoStinger specialist team will offer you the most suitable option.
A prior inspection will be made to each treatment to determine the type of species, the measures to be taken and the damage caused.
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Woodworm Characteristics:
La woodworm is the common name given to the larvae of several species of beetles that perforate non-living wood (beams, furniture, coffered ceilings, etc.), in which they build galleries and to which they damage, as also happens with the termites.
They produce a characteristic powder or sawdust also called quera.
His life abroad, as an adult, lasts a few days: he lays his eggs in a crack and dies.
The larvae are usually a shade midway between white and yellow. And in that state when they damage the wood, by building tunnels that, in this way, allow them to feed.
How to identify the presence of Woodworm?
4.- Noises inside the wood.
5.- Direct visualization of the larvae.
Types of Woodworm:
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Woodworm belonging to the family of anobids
This type of woodworm is often fed on dry or soft wood (such as spruce or pine); The easiest way to identify them is due to their size, which is between 0.6 and 1.2 centimeters.
Regarding their physical appearance, it should be noted that they are slightly curved and have small fine hairs on the upper part of their body (although due to their size, it is almost impossible to notice these details with the naked eye).
Their life cycle can be between 2 and 5 years and they have the ability to lay eggs in case of any crack in the wood. So, in case of seeing a woodworm of this type, it is best to call an expert in plague, since in a matter of months they can spread with great capacity, damaging everything in their path. -
Woodworm belonging to the Cerambicidae family
Better known as large woodworm. The infestation of this class of woodworm is easy to identify, as they usually leave large holes in the wood., which can be around 6 and 10 mm wide. Along with this, it is common to find a very fine dust (sawdust) in the affected area.
When talking about its physical appearance, the first thing to note is its size, which can be between 0.1 and 1.10 centimeters, an aspect that makes it larger than many others woodworm types. Its shape is usually elongated, of a cream color (light brown) and its head is usually inside its body, making only the jaws visible (with which they damage the wood).
They can last for many years and They have the ability to grow into large beetles that can measure between 2 and 8 centimeters. Finally, they tend to prefer freshly cut, untreated wood (or while it is being treated). However, they can easily feed on any wood, regardless of whether it is hard or not (it has even been reported that they have the ability to penetrate the central part of the trees, which is usually very hard and resistant). -
Woodworm belonging to the family of Lipids
The easiest way to identify this kind of woodworm is through the type of wood dust they leave; which is usually finer than the flour itself. In addition to this, they usually leave small holes in the wood that can measure between 6 and 10 millimeters (an aspect that can vary depending on the place and the wood in which they are located).
Its physical appearance is quite peculiar, since its body is white and its head is dark brown (although sometimes only the jaws are this color). On the other hand, they are larger in the front than in the back and have three sets of legs.
They have a short period of development, since they grow within a period of 3 months per year. Once they reach maturity, they become small beetles that can measure up to 7 millimeters.
They do not usually consume dry wood, since they only eat wood that has more than 6% humidity.
Finally, they usually lay their eggs in the pores of different woods, such as: walnut, oak, ash, holm oak, elm>; and even bamboo, which despite being considered a bush, meets all the qualities that this woodworm needs to live and fully develop.
