Woodworms prefer to nest in damp wood. The small larvae also infest furniture. If you Solid wood table is infested with woodworms, then we have some tips for you on how to get rid of the pests. Otherwise they would destroy your furniture in the long run.

What is a woodworm?

It is colloquially referred to as woodworm the larvae of the so-called common rodent beetle designated. The white larvae are around 1 to around 6 millimeters in size and are curved. A woodworm can eat up to 0.5 cm of wood per day. It feels particularly comfortable in damp wood. The woodworms live for 3 to 4 years until they transform into beetles and fly out. In These pests usually do not nest insolid wood furniture that is in a heated living room because the wood is too dry. However, they can introduced through damp wood become.

Big woodworm

How do I recognize a woodworm infestation?

If in your piece of furniture such as one Wooden bench There are woodworms, you can tell this from about 1 to 2 millimeter holes in the wood. Another sign of woodworms are small ones Pile of wood dust on or under your furniture.

Even if woodworms are not harmful to humans, they should be removed from furniture quickly. Otherwise your furniture can literally become rotten. If you are not sure whether there is a woodworm infestation, then it is best to order one Experts for wood protection or an exterminator.

How can I combat woodworms?

1. Home remedies for woodworms

   In principle, you can also use woodworms vinegar essence or gasoline fight. To do this, use an injection needle to inject the liquid directly into the wormholes. However, the smell of these products remains in the piece of furniture for a relatively long time. This approach is therefore only recommended to a limited extent. You can also do this with ammonia spirit, an ammonia solution.

   With a little patience and acorns, you can also get rid of the larvae of the common rodent beetle very easily. The so-called acorn trick It works like this: You put a few acorns on a plate and place it next to the place where the wood dust comes out of your piece of furniture. For large pieces of furniture, place the fresh acorns around it.

   The distinctive smell of the acorns attracts the pests. The woodworms then colonize the acorns - throw them away if small piles of drill dust form on the plate or floor. Repeat this process several times. Over time, all woodworms will be lured out of your furniture and transported outside. This completely harmless method is particularly gentle on both the piece of furniture and the environment.

2. Fight woodworms with heat or cold

   A non-toxic and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical control the targeted use of heat or cold . The woodworms cannot tolerate either.
   Heat dries out the wood and the larvae die. Woodworms consist largely of protein, which decomposes when exposed to heat. At the same time, they cannot spread further into the dried out wood. The temperature should be at at least 55 degrees Celsius for this method to be successful.

   You can heat the affected wood in the oven or sauna and let it rest for at least an hour. If these options are not an option, a restorer or wood specialist can place the affected piece of furniture in a climate chamber.

   Frosty temperatures also kill the pests: temperatures below -15 degrees Celsius The worms normally do not survive. In a cold winter, you can put your wooden furniture outside for a few hours, for example on the balcony or terrace. Otherwise, there is also the option of placing the piece of furniture in a climate chamber

3. Chemical agents against woodworm infestation

   For the sake of your health, you should avoid chemical clubs if possible. However, appropriate ones are available in specialist retailers Pesticides offered. When using chemical agents to combat woodworms You should definitely pay attention to using these products properly. Therefore, please adhere to the relevant instructions for use.

   Biocides must be handled by certified specialists, such as a wood protection expert or an exterminator.