Timber Borer Treatment Newcastle

• Small round exit holes in timber
• Fine powdery frass (bore dust)
• Tunnelled or weakened timber
• Dead beetles near windows
• Crumbling timber edges

Different borer species affect different timbers — some attack only damp or decayed wood, others (like the furniture beetle) can re-infest dry structural timber year after year, progressively weakening floors and beams.

Universal inspects affected timber, identifies the borer species from exit holes and frass, assesses the extent of damage and recommends appropriate treatment. This may include targeted timber treatment, moisture management or, where structural integrity is compromised, referral for timber replacement.

1. 1

   Inspection of affected timber

2. 2

   Identification of evidence

3. 3

   Exit-hole assessment

4. 4

   Frass assessment

5. 5

   Moisture/environment assessment

6. 6

   Extent-of-damage assessment

7. 7

   Species identification

8. 8

   Treatment recommendations

9. 9

   Targeted treatment where appropriate

10. 10

    Monitoring/prevention recommendations

Monitor for new exit holes and frass. Some borer activity requires follow-up assessment to confirm treatment success.

• Maintain subfloor ventilation
• Fix leaks & moisture
• Replace decayed timber
• Regular inspections