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Q.
WILL ANY TYPE OF WOODWORM TREATMENT PENETRATE PAINT, VARNISH, WAX, WOOD STAINS
OR WATER REPELLENTS? A.
No - surface applied woodworm treatments
(by brush, or spray) can only properly penetrate bare wood, although some may
penetrate via existing woodworm flight holes - (the same applies to the the woodworm
egg - it can only survive by entering wood) - but there are alternative ways of
applying wood preservatives that can take the woodworm treatment chemical beyond
the surface - this is called Woodworm Treatment by Injection. Where
can I buy Boron based Woodworm Treatment?
Q.
WHAT IS WOODWORM TREATMENT BY INJECTION? A.
There are two types - direct injection into a drilled hole, using a cartridge
tube filled with Woodworm Treatment Paste or Gel, or Injection, via a hammer in
plastic injector, which has a one way valve, using a syringe. Click
here to see the injection paste
Q.
IS IT WORTH INJECTING WOODWORM THAT I FOUND IN MY ROOF TIMBERS?A.
It is only worth the time
and expense of injection when the object is very valuable, or the infested timber
cannot be structurally removed, or the type of Woodworm is of a seriously damaging
nature.
Q.
WHICH INSECTS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE SERIOUS ENOUGH TO GO TO THE TROUBLE OF INJECTING
THE WOOD? A.
House Longhorn Beetle and
Death Watch Beetle, in the UK and Europe. Common Furniture Beetle attacks might
be injected if long term damage was being caused to a non removable structural
timber. House Longhorn Beetle is very rarely found in the UK, but is is a serious
hazard because it eats timbers so fast.
Q.
WHICH PRODUCTS DO YOU INJECT? A.
In dry timber, measured at
below 12% Moisture Content (WME) use Timber Paste containing Permethrin, or in
damp timber (above 12% WME) use Boron based Paste. Where
can I buy Boron based Woodworm Treatment?
Q.
WHY NOT INJECT ALL WOODWORM ATTACKS? A.
Many woodworm attacks are
old - they often die out naturally, especially in dry wood. Many common furniture
beetle attacks do little structural damage. Chemical injection cannot be justified
on a COSHH or cost basis if there is no real risk to the building structure.
Q.
HOW LIKELY ARE THE WOODWORM EGGS TO INFEST MY MODERN FURNITURE OR FLOORS? A.
Not very likely - the eggs
cannot burrow in through paint, varnish, wax or other finishes.
Q.
WHERE CAN I BUY THESE INJECTION PRODUCTS AND THE INJECTORS? A.
From Property Repair Systems
- call 01626 872886 for expert advice. Where
can I buy Woodworm Injectors and Treatment?
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