Webinar: Understanding Wood Destroying Insects

Finding signs of wood boring beetles during the course of a survey, particularly on older buildings, is not uncommon. But what exactly are ‘Wood destroying insects’? How much damage can these insects do to our homes and how can we spot the ‘tell-tale’ signs of infestation?

To find out the answers and to learn much more, click to view the video below and watch PCA’s James Berry as he introduces us to these insects and shares his advice and expertise on theses wood destroying insects.

What you will learn from the webinar

Develop your understanding of common ‘Wood boring beetles’?
Learn about key diagnostic features
Understand how to determine if the infestation is active
How to survey damaged timber

Benefits – Why YOU should watch the webinar

Gain a deeper understanding of Wood destroying insects
Learn how to identify these common insects & recognise the ‘tell-tale’ signs
Develop your understanding of timber damage/infestation and how to treat the issue
Spot other emerging wood boring beetles in the UK
Straightforward online learning while sitting at your desk

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About the presenter – James Berry

James Berry joined the Property Care Association (PCA) team as Technical Manager in 2016 having previously worked as a surveyor for a national preservation company. He holds a degree in Applied Geology and both the CSRT and CSSW accreditations. He is passionate about the need for adopting a holistic approach to tackling moisture in the built environment and is the lead on the new Residential Ventilation Group sector of the PCA. James is also responsible for the running of the structural waterproofing sector of the association.

Additional information about wood decay

For those looking to find out more about woodwork and wood decay, click on the button below to view the PCA’s Timber Preservation Document library where you will find a variety of Technical Guidance documents and Codes of Practice

In addition, remember to visit our news section for all the latest updates within the industry and don’t forget to go to our professional pages for help and guidance on timber preservation & treatments.

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Our ‘on-demand’ webinar library

We now have quite an extensive library of previous webinars ‘on-demand‘ for anyone interested in developing their knowledge and understanding on a variety of subjects such as damp, structural waterproofing, invasive weed control, ground gas and many more!

Simply get yourself a cup of tea and a biscuit and click on the button below to view the library and watch any of our previous CPD webinars.

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Other related Information

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