Conservation
Some beetles, such as woodworm beetles and deathwatch beetles, burrow into the wood and lay their eggs. When the eggs hatch the larvae, tiny grubs, eat their way out.
There is a great deal of wood at Blakesley Hall and lots of evidence of beetle action. Small holes can be seen in both the building and furniture. It is too late to stop the beetles when the holes appear. They have already eaten their way out! This can cause a great deal of damage and weaken the structure of the house. Woodworm can be treated, but you have to spot it early!!!!
Some beetles, such as woodworm beetles and deathwatch beetles, burrow into the wood and lay their eggs. When the eggs hatch the larvae, tiny grubs, eat their way out.
There is a great deal of wood at Blakesley Hall and lots of evidence of beetle action. Small holes can be seen in both the building and furniture. It is too late to stop the beetles when the holes appear. They have already eaten their way out! This can cause a great deal of damage and weaken the structure of the house. Woodworm can be treated, but you have to spot it early!!!!
The Death-watch beetle hates the light. At mating season they call to each
other by tapping their jaws on the wood – an eerie knocking sound, echoing
in the silence of the night................
