Deathwatch beetles
Discussion
Anybody had any experience of trying to get rid of them/best methods, timescale etc? We live in a timber framed weatherboard clad house. Very old grade 2 listed and I think they are everywhere. Have found some in pretty much every room and heard the tapping in a couple of places. The wife is going mental at me wants to move out etc but I really don't. Got a man coming this morning and he has mentioned painting the beams with something to kill them. These are 7" thick beams though is that really likely to work. Just want to know what I'm up against, what to expect in terms of upheaval and don't want to be fibbed off with duff advice from this bloke today. Any help much appreciated.
I would get a proper specialist in - someone like Ridout
As I understand it, the injection/paint on systems have limited effect esp in an old oak frame. They don't penetrate well and are pretty noxious products to be off-gassing in your home. I have heard positive reports about traps for deathwatch beetles.
As I understand it, the injection/paint on systems have limited effect esp in an old oak frame. They don't penetrate well and are pretty noxious products to be off-gassing in your home. I have heard positive reports about traps for deathwatch beetles.
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