Does anyone know what a woodworm bug is like?

[Paul]

Hi everyone

I got a tree a few months ago,and I am a bit worried about small bugs running on it.

They are brownish,about 1 and a half mm long,a small head and don't move unless I touch them.

Can anyone tell me if they are going to lay worms into my wood?

Thanks,Paul

[Dorothy]

Is your tree hardwood or softwood? If these are pine beetles, I don't know of a cure.

[Paul]

Hi

My wood is English sycamore,it was cut in feruary 99.

I put three of the beetles in a jar with a bit of wood and they all climbed on it.

I found drawings of woodworm beetles,none of them looks like mine.Mine have a tiny head compared to the body,and the body is sort of round shaped,maybe 3/4 mm diameter.

thanks for your interest.