Don’t ignore signs of woodworm activity. Contact Total Defence to schedule professional Woodworm Control Services in Dubai and Sharjah.
The presence of woodworm can result in destruction of furniture, floors, doors and other timber. This is because much of the damage is done within the wood and it may go unnoticed until holes and frass appear.
Total Defence provides professional woodworm control for residential and commercial properties in Dubai and Sharjah. Our specialists inspect the affected timber and recommend a suitable treatment approach to help control the infestation and prevent further damage.
Holes on wood are one of the most common clue that there are wood boring insects in your home. Holes can vary in shape and size based on what kind of insect is creating them. Fresh looking holes with fresh sawdust around them should be checked out.
The fine dust that looks like sawdust and is present around the wooden object and, more specifically, near the exit holes is frass that is excreted by the larvae.
In cases where the situation is extreme, the wooden item may become soft to touch due to the damage done internally.
When the damaged wood is split open, it reveals galleries or tunnels created by the larvae.
Living adult beetles coming out of the wood can be seen. Finding adult beetles around affected timber can indicate that insects have developed inside the wood.
Woodworm activity can affect the condition, appearance and the value of wooden materials:
Severely, woodworm may affect structural timbers, including roof timbers, joists and cause structural issues and expensive restoration.
Antique furniture, wooden artifacts, musical instruments and other valued items made of wood may be damaged by woodworms and lose their value greatly.
Exit holes and frass are detrimental to the appearance of wooden surfaces and make them look unattractive.
If an infestation remains active, wood boring insects may continue their lifecycle and affect other wooden materials within the property.
Mostly, the damage is hidden and hard to evaluate without proper inspections.
Preventing woodworm infestations focuses on controlling moisture and inspecting new wooden items:
Reduce humidity levels in your property, especially in poorly ventilated areas like basements and crawl spaces as woodworm thrives in damp wood.
Carefully inspect any new or second-hand wooden furniture, timber or antiques before bringing them into your home.
Appropriate paints, varnishes or protective finishes can help protect exposed wooden surfaces when applied correctly.
Periodically check wooden items, especially in less used areas for signs of new holes.
Total Defence can inspect the affected area and recommend an appropriate treatment based on the condition. We provide woodworm control services for residential and commercial properties in Dubai and Sharjah.
If you have a problem with a woodworm invasion or are uncertain about it, then Total Defence can help you with our Woodworm Control Services at an affordable price in Sharjah and Dubai. Our experts would carry out a complete inspection to determine the type and magnitude of the invasion and apply appropriate remedies such as insecticides, wood treatment or even fumigation in extreme cases.
Symptoms of a woodworm infestation can be seen from the small circular holes in the wood, the dust around the holes, and sometimes the actual presence of the adult beetles.
Yes. If not treated in time, woodworms can cause significant harm to wooden beams, joists, furniture, and other timbers. Eventually, the affected wooden materials will weaken and affect the structural integrity of your property, requiring expensive repairs or replacements.
Yes, we use Dubai Municipality approved treatments that are effective against woodworm while being safe for occupants and pets once the treated areas are aired out as per our instructions.
It is dependent on how severe the infestation is and how big the area is, taking anywhere from a couple of hours for one piece of furniture to several days for an entire house.
In most instances, you are able to stay at the property during the treatment process. On the other hand, in the case of extremely bad infestations that would call for fumigation, temporary removal from the premises is required.
Our treatments are highly effective. We target both the active larvae and emerging adults, providing long-term protection against re-infestation.
Keeping moisture levels low, inspecting new wooden furniture and regularly checking wooden structures for signs of woodworm are the best ways to help prevent future infestations.
Yes. Total Defence woodworm control services include a warranty, which gives you added confidence that your wooden furniture and timber are protected with a reliable, safe and long lasting solution.