House longhorn beetle: geographical distribution and pest status in the UK

Document Status

Archived

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Core Supplement

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Information Paper

Abstract

House longhorn beetle causes potentially serious damage to softwood roofing timbers within a specific area of south-east England. Preliminary results of a new BRE survey indicate that most infestations are still within the area where protective treatment of roof timbers is mandatory under the Building Regulations. However, scattered infestations were still found in Great London, Kent, Sussex and Hampshire. Properties built during the 1920s and 1930s were most commonly reported as infested. There have been no reports of infestations in roof timbers treated in compliance with the Regulations.

Author

Lea, R. G.

History

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Subjects

• Special subject areas
• Damage/deterioration/corrosion
• Vermin

Publisher History

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.