Look up pictures of woodworm to be sure that you are diagnosing the problem correctly.

Monitor items carefully while heating to avoid overheating wood or upholstery.

Garden sprayer Face mask Protective goggles Safety gloves

Be sure to keep the chemicals away from children and pets.

The solution can also be applied with a large paintbrush to get at small or hard to reach areas.

Crumbling wood[8] X Research source Weak and damaged floorboards[9] X Research source Visible eggs, larvae or adult insects (beetles)[10] X Research source

Spot application of strong pesticides that can only be used by certified professionals Freezing of infested furniture, which will be wrapped and placed in a walk-in freezer for several weeks