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Woodworm Treatment Across the East Midlands

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Woodworm Treatment In Nottingham, Derby & Leicester

Is It Active? A Free Survey Before Any Treatment

We survey and treat woodworm in floorboards, joists, roof timbers and furniture across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, including Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Lincoln. The free survey confirms whether the infestation is active and which beetle is responsible, then we treat affected timber by spray or brush with a professional insecticide. You get a quote after the survey, before any work starts.

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  • 7 days a week6am–8pm, weekends included
  • 5.0 on GoogleFrom 194 customer reviews
  • 4 countiesNotts, Derbys, Leics & Lincs
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  1. What is woodworm?
  2. Is my woodworm active?
  3. How we treat woodworm
  4. Signs Of Woodworm
  5. Why choose us
  6. Our process
  7. Get a price
  8. FAQs

What is woodworm?

Woodworm is the larva of wood-boring beetles. The adult beetle lays eggs in cracks in timber, and the larvae tunnel through the wood for several years, feeding as they go, before pupating and emerging as adults through small round exit holes. Those holes are usually the first thing people notice.

In UK homes, the common furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum) is by far the most common. It attacks softwood floorboards, joists and roof timbers as well as older furniture, leaving exit holes of about 1–2mm. The deathwatch beetle is found mostly in old hardwoods such as oak in historic buildings. The house longhorn beetle is rare and largely confined to parts of south-east England.

Is my woodworm active?

Many woodworm holes are old. An infestation can die out years ago, leaving the holes behind. That's why we survey before recommending treatment. Signs of activity are clean, sharp-edged exit holes (old holes darken over time), fine powdery dust called frass below the holes, and adult beetles seen near windows, usually in late spring and summer when they emerge.

Damp timber is far more at risk. Woodworm larvae prefer wood with a higher moisture content, so infestations are commonest in damp cellars, under suspended floors with poor ventilation and in roof timbers with leaks. Fixing the damp is part of the solution.

  • Clean, light-coloured exit holes
  • Fresh frass (bore dust) beneath holes
  • Adult beetles near windows in spring and summer
  • Weak or crumbling timber at edges and corners

How we treat woodworm

After the survey, we treat the affected timbers with a professional woodworm insecticide, applied by spray or brush so it soaks into the surface and kills larvae as they tunnel out and any eggs laid on treated wood. Floorboards may need lifting to reach joists. We'll tell you how long to keep the area ventilated and clear of people and pets.

Badly weakened timbers may need replacing by a joiner or builder, and we'll tell you if that's the case. We'll also point out any damp or ventilation problems that need fixing so the woodworm doesn't return.

Signs Of Woodworm

  • Small round holes in floorboards, joists, beams or furniture
  • Fine, powdery dust (frass) below the holes
  • Small brown beetles near windows in spring or summer
  • Timber that crumbles at the edges
  • Weak or springy floorboards
  • Woodworm flagged on a mortgage or building survey

Why Choose Us For Woodworm Treatment

  • Free survey to confirm active woodworm
  • Beetle species identified
  • Spray or brush treatment of affected timber
  • Quote after the free survey
  • Advice on damp and ventilation
  • Lofts, floors, joists and furniture

Our Woodworm Treatment Process

01

Book A Free Survey

Tell us where you've seen holes or dust and we'll arrange a visit.

02

Survey & Identify

We check whether it's active, which beetle it is and how far it has spread.

03

Quote

You get a written price and an explanation of what's needed.

04

Treat & Advise

We treat the timber by spray or brush and advise on damp and ventilation.

Get a price for woodworm treatment

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on how much timber is affected and how easy it is to reach, for example whether floorboards need lifting. The survey is free, and we give you a quote afterwards, before any work starts.

Look for clean, sharp-edged exit holes and fresh powdery dust beneath them, and for adult beetles in spring and summer. Dark holes with no dust are often old. Our free survey will confirm it.

We'll ask you to keep people and pets away from treated areas while the treatment dries and the room is ventilated. The technician will tell you how long that is for the product used.

Yes. Emerging beetles can lay eggs in other untreated timber nearby, which is why active infestations should be treated rather than left.

A building or mortgage survey will often note woodworm. Lenders may ask for a specialist survey to confirm whether it's active and what treatment is needed. We can survey and provide a written report.

Small areas of furniture can be treated with retail woodworm products, but structural timbers, lofts and floors are best surveyed by a professional to confirm activity, extent and whether any timber is weakened.

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Where We Offer Woodworm Treatment

We provide woodworm treatment in Nottingham and right across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire from our base in Southwell. Choose your area for local details.

What Our Customers Say

5.0 from 194 Google reviews

  • “Absolutely brilliant work. Very polite and professional. He also had so much time for my son. Even showed him in the back of his van. Definitely recommend if anyone has any pests or pigeons stuck in…”

    NicolaJune 2026 · Read on Google

  • “I had a great experience with Urgent Pest Control. They responded quickly, showed up on time, and were extremely professional. The technician explained everything clearly, answered all my questions,…”

    kris jarrettFebruary 2026 · Read on Google

  • “Gino responded extremely quick and visited my home within a couple of hours of my initial phone call. He got to the root problem fast and I’ve no issues since. Gino followed up with a second visit…”

    Clarissa SodenSeptember 2025 · Read on Google

  • “Excellent service, came out same day to help. Searched all areas to resolve the problem and to put things in place to stop them getting in.”

    lisa lloydSeptember 2025 · Read on Google

  • “Absolutely amazing service. Returned from a long holiday to find rats had gotten into my house. These guys came the next day (I didn't call until 4pm) and did a follow up visit today. Very helpful…”

    Sarah WarrenSeptember 2025 · Read on Google

  • “Hi Gino it's been 3years since you came to place and got rid of bugs and there has been no signs since 2022. Thank you so much”

    Corrinne JosephMarch 2025 · Read on Google

  • “Excellent service! Harrison and the team was prompt, professional and they explained everything clearly. Highly recommend for reliable and efficient pest control!”

    Lyndsey ReadMarch 2025 · Read on Google

  • “Gino arrived within a couple of hours of my phone call and identified our problem very swiftly. Remedial action was undertaken immediately and two follow up visits ensured that everything was…”

    Jillian LowreyDecember 2024 · Read on Google

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