Gardeners Warned To Watch Out For A Cream-Coloured 'Dust'

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Not only are we entering peak bee swarming season, but James Higgins, Head of eCommerce at Grass247, said we’re about to be beset by woodworms too. 

“Most people associate woodworm with lofts, floorboards, and old indoor furniture, but many don’t realise that wooden features in the garden can also be vulnerable,” he shared.

With recent wet, warm weather “and woodworm season underway, it’s a good time to check timber features around the garden for the early warning signs of damage,” he added. 

This can include a dust-like substance called “frass”.

What are woodworms? 

They’re the larvae of different species of wood-eating beetles. 

Their peak season is usually from March to October. 

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