Fourbarewalls Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Renovations complete and we have discovered some woodworm in a main beamits been treated before with xylo..... the stuff you are recommended to use, sprayed andsoaked the effected area, and some surrounding areas, and surrounding beams includingoak bed and cabinet.How good is this liquid, anything to look out for, further treatments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Look for signs of wood dust as the blighters exit, no dust no bugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Brown Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Hi 4barewalls,I'm no expert, but I would try enclosing the area that been attacked with white paper, that will catch any woodworm dust / excrement that falls from the beam.Any sign of dust particulary in small spots indicates live woodworm.I've seen implants that are fixed along the beam that give ultra long term protection but I'm not sure of the manufactureAll of the woodworm I've come across in Oak has been superficial and no longer active after treatment with xylo......good luckJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I remember with our first house, looking anxiously at a very woodworm-riddled huge main oak beam, and the carpenter reassuringly sticking his penknife blade in to prove to us that it only went 1 inch deep. So if it's oak, don't lose toooo much sleep over it.AngelaPS That was more than 40 years ago, and the house is still standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Yes, I cut up some old oak beams today and the worm was only skin deep. No problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Frass is an interesting word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Especially if you're from Jamaica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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