What Does A Woodworm Look Like?

We often get asked to explain what does woodworm looks like as many of our customers are not sure whether they have an infestation of woodworm or not. The obvious sign of a woodworm beetle issue is by looking at what we call ‘exit holes’ in any wood or timber. These holes are just a few millimeters in diameter and are easily visible.

However, just because there are holes present, doesn’t mean you have a current (or live) infestation. It may be that the woodworm left long ago leaving the damage behind, but this still could mean that the timber has been left weakened and potentially dangerous.

Signs of Woodworm

Identifying a woodworm problem in its early stages is the most important stage in treating a woodworm problem. In many cases, you may not even be aware that you have a woodworm problem until the damage has been done and you can see the evidence that wood-boring beetle has been at work. Left untreated woodworm will continue to feed on the timber resulting ultimately in the structural failure of the timber.