Deathwatch beetle treatment
Timber Pest Control

Deathwatch Beetle Treatment

Professional identification and treatment of Deathwatch beetle

Serious Timber Pest

Understanding Deathwatch Beetle

The Deathwatch Beetle (Xestobium rufovillosum) is a serious timber pest that primarily affects older properties with softwood timber, particularly in roof structures and external joinery. It gets its name from the tapping sound made by the beetles, historically believed to herald death.

The larvae feed on timber, causing significant. Treatment requires structural damage over time specialist knowledge and experience to ensure complete eradication.

Signs of Infestation

  • Small round exit holes
  • Fine powdery dust (frass)
  • Tapping sounds in walls
  • Weakened timber

Our Treatment

  • Full timber survey
  • Professional insecticidal treatment
  • Timber replacement where necessary
  • Guarantee provided

Treatment Process

1

Survey

Identify extent of infestation

2

Treat

Apply insecticidal treatment

3

Replace

Replace damaged timber

4

Guarantee

Provide guarantee

Expert Treatment

Protect Your Timber

Our specialists can identify and treat this pest.