Holes in the wood, damaged floor, sawdust on the ground, no more doubt, you are facing an infestation of xylophages. Wood-boring insects are all insect pests of wood. These are the cause of a lot of damage so in order not to be surprised by a floor that collapses or a beam that collapses, call on a pest control professional, more specifically a wood borer specialist.
Xylophagous insects
The term “xylophagous insects” or more commonly “wood insects” encompasses many types of insects that primarily feed on wood. Their larvae are formidable pests and cause colossal damage to buildings and local heritage. By tackling structural timbers such as framing, beams, or flooring, building can go to extremes.
There is a wide variety of wood-boring insects and the best known are:
Wood Capricorn
It is quite possible to miss the presence of capricorns because they dig galleries in the wood leaving the surface intact. If you see small holes in the surface of the wood, you should be concerned because the attacked area may fall off at any moment.
If you have detected the presence of capricorns through other damage committed, you must undertake a curative treatment by contacting a certified professional directly who will intervene in the days to follow. Beware of direct sellers in this sector, if the problem is not treated properly, the parasites can very quickly return.
With Action Hygiene you can be assured of long-lasting protection against pests. We develop disposal solutions that leave them no chance of survival. At the same time, our preventive approach will help you protect your home or business more sustainably.
Beetles
There are four types of beetles, namely: the small beetle, the bread beetle, the large beetle and the library beetle; this distinction makes it possible to distinguish the pest to which we have to deal during an infestation and to develop a specific treatment.
The beetle does not live permanently in the woods, it also likes in houses, hence its second name of “domestic beetle”. In the event of long-term proliferation, it can cause irreparable damage. Owners of art galleries and antique shops should be warned because this wood pest is the most important of the pests attacking cultural property. Indeed, it can overcome a wardrobe, old furniture, works of art and even sculptures or paintings.
It is essential that a professional deal with a beetle infestation because each type does different damage in different places. It will be for our professionals to identify the beetle you are dealing with and to offer you solutions adapted to the situation.
Termites
The mere mention of this name causes serious concern among homeowners. Despite their small size and fragile-looking appearance, termites have powerful mandibles that allow them to attack wood.
Cellulose is the main component of their diet, for this they will feed on fallen tree branches, dead wood and unfortunately the wood they find in our homes and that is when they can cause significant damage. Like wood beetles, it is entirely possible for termites to live for several years in wood without showing any obvious signs of activity.
As we can see, it is the larvae of xylophages that you have to be most afraid of, adult insects are harmless and live for a very short time. The larvae are very secretive, they can take years to reach adulthood. Signs of a wood-boring insect infestation may not appear until several years after the infestation. So it’s possible that you won’t realize anything until it’s too late.
By calling on Action Hygiène, it is possible to avoid this situation. The treatments we offer penetrate the heart of the wood and allow the complete eradication of larvae and eggs buried in their galleries. Our know-how has enabled us to develop innovative solutions that are effective over the long term and respectful of the environment.
Treatment against xylophages
Visible signs of a borer infestation can appear several years after the infestation. For this reason we offer two treatments, namely preventive treatment and curative treatment.
Le traitement préventif
Dans toutes vos nouvelles constructions, le bois de la charpente est garanti pour 10 ans ; passez ce délai, un de nos professionnels doit automatiquement intervenir pour appliquer de nouveau le traitement préventif ce qui prolongera votre construction de 10 années de plus. Retenons que le traitement préventif est le même quelque soit l’insecte xylophage rencontré.
Le traitement curatif
Le traitement curatif a deux objectifs : tuer le nuisible d’une part et protéger le bois d’autre part. Ce traitement est aussi le même quelque soit le nuisible rencontré et se fait en plusieurs phases :
– Le buchage : c’est une étape qui consiste à enlever toue la partie endommagée du bois jusqu’à retrouver les parties saines et dures ensuite, il faut procéder à un brossage et un dépoussiérage ce qui facilitera l’application et la pénétration du produit curatif.
– Le traitement par pulvérisation ou badigeon : il se fait en utilisant un pulvérisateur ou un pinceau.
– Le traitement par injection : il a pour but de traiter le bois en profondeur. Le professionnel perce des trous dans lesquels seront injectés les produits destinés à détruire les insectes.
Contactez-nous dès maintenant pour vous débarrasser de votre problème de xylophages et restaurez la sérénité dans votre habitation ou local professionnel. Bénéficiez de nos services de protection anti nuisible et rejoignez nos nombreux clients satisfaits.