Do you find many holes in pieces of wood in your home? If so, in most cases you are suffering from woodworm or the longhorn beetle. The longhorn beetle larvae gnaw away at your wood unnoticed for years and cause major damage. On this page you will find information on longhorn beetle control costs, pest control products and saving tips.
What are longhorn beetle control costs?
Costs range from £80 to £1,300, depending on the quantity. The longhorn beetle spreads by laying eggs in seams, cracks and crevices in wood. The longhorn beetle larvae then pupate. They gnaw into the wood and holes are created, affecting the supporting structure of your home. Check out the average longhorn beetle control costs below.
| Type of control | Average costs (incl. inspection, pesticides, call-out charges and VAT). |
|---|---|
| Great cupboard or chair | £80 |
| Floor | £300 |
| Between, corner or semi-detached house | £ 550 |
| Detached house | £ 750 |
| Farmhouse or country house | £ 1.300 |
Find the best specialist for your project and get free quotes.
Start
What is longhorn beetle?
Boktor, like woodworm, is a wood-damaging beast. The main difference between these two beasts is the infestation of the wood. Whereas woodworm is just below the surface of the wood, longhorn beetle attacks the wood all the way to the core. The exit openings of longhorn beetle are also larger than those of woodworm.
The longhorn beetle is on average 10 to 25 millimetres long and lives only a few weeks by itself. During this short lifespan, it reproduces rapidly by laying up to 150 eggs. The eggs end up in wood of furniture and before you know it, the wood in your home is infested. Therefore, take action as soon as possible to limit the damage.
The larvae of the longhorn beetle are 3 centimetres long and look a little yellowed. They gnaw oval rounds into the wood and prefer softwood and spider wood.
Price examples of longhorn beetle control
Check out the price examples below to get a better idea of longhorn beetle control costs. Want to know the exact cost of your project? Then get free and no-obligation pest quotes.
Costliest longhorn beetle control
Did you find holes and longhorn beetle larvae in a large, wooden piece of furniture? This can be easily controlled by a professional. Longhorn beetle control costs around £80, which is the cheapest variant of longhorn beetle control.
Most common longhorn beetle control
The longhorn beetle spreads unnoticed in the wooden beams in the attic. After a few years, the longhorn beetle has taken over the entire floor. This is the most common situation where the control costs are around £300.
Extended situation longhorn beetle control
If you do not professionally control the longhorn beetle on an entire floor, the pest easily spreads to other floors. This leads to a longhorn beetle infestation. In this situation, the pest control costs average £600.
Price structure longhorn beetle control
Tips to prevent longhorn beetle
Have you found holes in your wood or perhaps discovered longhorn beetle larvae yourself? If so, try the tips below to prevent longhorn beetle in future.
| Tips to prevent longhorn beetle | The effect |
|---|---|
| Paint, varnish, or oil the wood | By applying a layer to the wood, you protect the material against longhorn beetle. They like to move into untreated and damp wood. |
| Make sure there is good ventilation | A good ventilation in the house prevents damp and mouldy wood, which the longhorn beetle loves. |
Pesticides for a longhorn beetle
View the chart below for the different longhorn beetle pesticides.
| Type of woodworm control agent | The action |
|---|---|
| Poison | The first method used by a specialist is the spreading of poison, a very effective means by which he fights longhorn beetle. |
| Cold | Are there woodworms in smaller objects? Put the objects in a plastic bag. Place these in the freezer for 2 weeks so that the longhorn beetle dies. |
| Gas | Is an area with longhorn beetle difficult to reach? Then the specialist will spread gas, causing the longhorn beetle to die. This form of control is complex and labour-intensive. |
Find the best specialist for your project and get free quotations.
Start
