Differentiation and guaranteed solution: Subterranean termites do not make sawdust and devour beams from the inside, leaving a thin film of cellulose intact; woodworm leaves circular holes and fine sawdust on the ground. We carry out diagnosis with Termatrac microwave sensors without breaking walls, pressure injection treatments in beams and chitin inhibitor baits in nests with up to 5 years of certified written guarantee (UNE 56418).
When someone detects a hole in a frame or beam in a villa in San Juan, Elche or Orihuela, they usually buy a woodworm spray from a hardware store and spray the surface. Imminent structural danger: Surface products only penetrate 2 millimeters into the wood. If they are termites, the colony is frightened by the chemical and diverts its attack towards adjacent main beams, accelerating the risk of collapse of the floor. Before touching the wood, request a prior acoustic inspection without obligation.
Professional Diagnosis and Eradication in Alicante and Province
Wood-eating insects represent one of the most silent and destructive threats to architectural heritage and homes with wooden elements in Alicante. Both subterranean termites (*Reticulitermes banyulensis*) and various species of woodworms (*Anobium punctatum* and *Hylotrupes bajulus*) consume the structural components of beams, roofs, frames and parquets, progressively reducing the load resistance without giving obvious external signs until mechanical collapse is imminent.
Geographic Context and Local Factors in Alicante
In historic centers and rural areas of Alicante, San Juan, Elche, Orihuela or Alcoy, century-old buildings coexist with pine and holm oak beams that suffer mixed attacks from woodworm and subterranean termites. The use of advanced diagnostic equipment—such as Termatrac microwave sensors and acoustic resonance detectors—makes it possible to map with mathematical accuracy the sources of living activity within walls and wood without altering the aesthetics or undertaking unnecessary destructive works.
Species and Foci Treated in the Province
- Subterranean termite (Reticulitermes banyulensis)
- Common furniture woodworm (Anobium punctatum)
- Large woodworm or domestic capricorn (Hylotrupes bajulus)
- Parquet and carpentry moth (Lyctus brunneus)
Technical Intervention Methodology in 4 Phases
Phase 1: Acoustic Diagnosis and Non-Invasive Thermography
Use of microwave technology and acoustic sensors to locate active galleries and determine if the infestation corresponds to social termites or xylophagous beetles (woodworm).
Phase 2: Installation of Bait Stations with Hexaflumuron
For subterranean termites, perimeter implementation of bait holders on the floor and wall. The workers consume the chitin inhibitor and transfer it to the queen by trophallaxis, extinguishing the mother termite mound.
Phase 3: Pressure Injection with Non-Return Valves
For structural woodworm, millimetric drilling in beams and insertion of injector plugs with check valve to saturate the heartwood with long-lasting fungicide and insecticide biocide.
Phase 4: Surface Treatment and Multi-Year Guarantee
Spraying and gelation of the surface to neutralize future egg laying, with issuance of a guarantee certificate for up to 5 to 10 years.
Technical Factors of Treatment Versus Conventional Methods
| Technical Criterion | Certified Professional Treatment | Home Remedies & OTC Sprays |
|---|---|---|
| Efecto en el Nido Madre | Biological cascade effect: complete root eradication | Kills only visible insects and scatters the colony |
| Seguridad Familiar y Mascotas | Food-grade biocides with Bitrex aversive bittering agent | Toxic aerosols dispersed into air and onto living surfaces |
| Persistencia y Protección | Active microencapsulation protecting for up to 6 months | Zero residual protection within hours of spraying |
| Validez Sanitaria Oficial | Official DDD certificate approved by Health Authorities | Zero legal validity before official sanitary inspections |
Regulatory Framework and Health Compliance in the Valencian Community
All our interventions rigorously comply with the most demanding European and regional standards in terms of biocides and public health:
Home DIY or Certified Structural Treatment?
- Zero penetration (barely 2 mm of surface layer).
- The termites continue to devour the heart of the beam.
- Risk of roof collapse in traditional houses.
- Without technical certificate for insurance or ITE of the building.
- Non-invasive diagnosis with Termatrac microwave radar.
- Deep pressure injection with check valves.
- Biological baits that destroy the underground nurse nest.
- Formal guarantee of up to 5 years in writing and Health Certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Service
Leave the brown to us: we protect the wood in your home with a guarantee of up to 5 years
Don't let xylophages compromise the safety of your flooring or your furniture. We give you a prior diagnosis, we evaluate the activity with radar and we issue you a closed quote without travel costs.