Wood worm in attic

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oopsbuddy

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I have noticed evidence of wood worm in our bungalow attic, in several places, but not yet everywhere, and obviously want to do something about it ASAP. As the house is old and the space is very cramped, it would be a nightmare to try and treat it with a paint brush and a tin of wood worm killer. Is there an easier and more effective way, such as fumigation of the whole loft space?
 
I have never heard of anyone using fumigation in Ireland though I have seen it done in the States.One way to do it is with a garden type sprayer. If you get one of the better ones(dearer) the last 6 inches of the wand should be flexible and this will allow you get into tricky spots. Not a pleasant job though.
Had it done in our attic recently by a professional firm. Got quotes from four different companies( Dublin Area) and was very impressed with the guys we ended up going with, good price too. PM me if you want their name.
 
Bring in the experts now before you need to replace the whole roof.

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davidoco said:
Bring in the experts now before you need to replace the whole roof.
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Do a little research first. The tell-tale holes are a sign of the woodworm having left, some say that it is possible to deal with an infestation by putting up a "bug zapper" type unit (same thing that you see in a butchers).

If you want to tell if the woodworm is active then put some paper underneath the suspected infestation and see if any wood dust is on it after a month or so. If not, the woodworm is long gone.

Woodworm is attracted to moist wood, so check for leaks and dampness etc. Eliminate this and there won't be anything for the woodworm to live on.
 
I would like to find somebody to fumigate some outbuildings to remove woodworm infestation....can you advise?
Sean
 
I was watching "help my house is falling down" with Sarah B. t'other night. She mentioned treating the roof beams yourself with a hose thingy available from any hardware store for a tenner. Firstly I wonder how safe it is to do this yourself given the fumes? And secondly, I doubt if you could get one of those hose things for a tenner or anyway near it, in our rip-off republic. Am I wrong?
 

I did that myself. You'll get a 5l [broken link removed] for €15 alright, no point getting anything more expensive as the chemicals may affect the seals.

The fumes aren't pleasant, I wore a respirator and goggles (think drips) doing it.
Leo
 
They could be old holes, if they are active you will see small piles of sawdust outside of the hole.
 
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