Any previous finish such as varnish, stain or paint should be completely removed prior to treating with a woodworm treatment. Once the woodworm treatment has been applied to all areas and allowed to dry, the wood can be re-coated or painted. Some people manage by only removing the paint from the affected area then treating. The potential problem with this is that the woodworm may have penetrated further than the area treated, and the re-finished area may not totally blend in with the old finish.

Woodworm problems usually occur within the home causing significant damage. The level of damage t0 the property deends on the scale of the woodworm problem. Since this can mean the loss of structural intearity. its really important to get this treated immediately