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Treatment for Woodworm in Suspended Wood Floors

June 23, 2011 by Daren Willcock

Examine the floorboards to check that there are no signs of woodworm. If there are, injecting a woodworm fluid will be of little use because the trouble will very likely extend to the joists underneath. The affected boards will have to be lifted and the fluid brushed on to the joist to form a toxic … Read more

Dealing With Household Pests

June 16, 2011 by Daren Willcock

There is a lot you can do to minimize the risk of insects or rodents encroaching into your home. The invaders seek food and warmth and are attracted by unhygienic conditions, so regular and thorough cleaning of all floors to remove food deposits and fluff is essential. Inspect the loft for dead birds and nests … Read more