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DID YOU KNOW?

Woodworm is not actually a worm, it is the larva of any wood-boring beetle which can live for up to 5 years inside wood, only boring to the surface when they’ve matured to adulthood. Even though they are tiny pests and not dangerous for human health, the damage caused by the larvae eating their way through timber can lead to serious structural integrity problems in a property if left untreated. To treat the infestation more effectively, it is important to spot it in the early stages.

How to spot a woodworm infestation?

  1. The most obvious sign is the exit holes in the wood caused by adult beetles emerging from the wood. When woodworm becomes adult beetles, they dig their way out searching for a mating partner. The holes are between 2mm and 5mm, depending on the species of beetle.
  2. Frass is a clear indication of an infestation. Frass is essentially dust created by the woodworm boring into the wood. Frass is light in colour and very fine.
  3. Adult woodworm beetles like light, so they can usually be found near windows or other sources of natural light in your home or other structure.

How long do woodworms live?

From an egg to an adult beetle, it may take between 2 and 5 years, time spent inside the wood.
Male adult beetles, after leaving their safe place, live only 3 to 4 days, time in which they are looking to mate with as many female beetles as possible.
Female adult beetles live between 10 and 14 days, time in which they’ll look for the perfect spot to lay their eggs which is most likely to be on old timber with a lot of cracks and holes.

How to solve woodworm infestation?

The best practice is to prevent any woodworm infestation. Treating the wood with Arc Wood Preservative and Woodworm Killer from the beginning is your best bet.
If the infestation is spotted timely, the wood can be treated with Arc Wood Preservative and Woodworm Killer.
Untreated active infestation can lead to structural failure which can lead to very expensive repairs.

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]]> New Arc Universal Wood Preservative & Woodworm Killer https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/new-arc-universal-wood-preservative-woodworm-killer/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:27:05 +0000 https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/?p=4967

ARC Universal Wood Preservative and Woodworm Killer is a ready to use fungicide and insecticide (using microemulsion technology to penetrate like a solvent) for preventative treatment against wood boring beetles, wet & dry rot, termites, and wood rotting fungi. Also, for curative treatment against wood boring beetles. Interior and Exterior use, on both hard & soft wood. Certified to European and Industry standards.

Effective against a wide range of wood rotting fungi and all life stages of wood boring insects (i.e woodworm). The formulation has virtually no odour, producing a non-flammable, quick drying product containing no volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) and is ready to apply direct from the container.

BENEFITS

  • Kills active infestations of wood boring insects and prevents re-infestation
  • Prevents fungal decay
  • Interior and Exterior use
  • Zero VOC’s – Low Odour
  • Quick drying

APPLICATION

Wear appropriate protective clothing. Wood should be clean and free from wood dust and other contaminants. Apply by brush or low-pressure spray.
Exterior application must be by brush ONLY.

Apply at a rate of 100ml/m2 (1litre per 10m2):
For a preventative use against wood boring beetles.

Apply at a rate of 152.8 – 200ml/m2 (1litre per 5m2):
For a preventative use against wood rotting fungi.

Apply at a rate of 200ml/m2 (1litre per 5m2):
For a preventative use against wood boring beetles, termites and wood rotting fungi.

Apply at a rate of 300ml/m2 (1litre per 3.3m2):
For curative use against wood boring beetles.

Product is touch dry in 1 hour depending on wood and ambient conditions. Unprotected persons and animals should be kept away from treated surfaces until dry.
Arc Universal Wood Preservative & Woodworm Killer is not designed to be a final coat. It should be suitable for over coating 24 hours after application (dependant on wood and conditions).
Clean up: Remove most of the product from brushes with tissue, then wash with soap and clean water.
Please note, coloured tint is only intended as an indicator of treated areas and is not intended as a lasting wood stain.

Use Biocides safely. Always read the label carefully.

AVAILABILITY

1 Litre, 2.5 Litre, 5 Litre & 25 Litre CLEAR
1 Litre, 2.5 Litre, 5 Litre & 25 Litre TINTED

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