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Potential woodworm?

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I’ve bought some old pine doors and had them stripped. Just noticed some holes in the top corner of one of the doors and am worried it could be woodworm. (I think they were covered by paint before so didn’t notice) does anyone know if this looks like woodworm?
If so does it look fresh or old?
Do I need to treat it?
Sorry I’m panicking but any advice would be appreciated
 

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I don't think thats woodworm.

More like someone has been drilling something that was layed on top and the drill end hit the surface multiple times as they repeated the task.

Anyway. When the woodworm has hatched its gone.
Just fill and paint or whatever your plan is.
I wouldn't treat. No point
 
Woodworm make neat circular holes. Those shown aren't like that.
 
I don't think thats woodworm.

More like someone has been drilling something that was layed on top and the drill end hit the surface multiple times as they repeated the task.

Anyway. When the woodworm has hatched its gone.
Just fill and paint or whatever your plan is.
I wouldn't treat. No point
Thank you!
 
Defo not woodworm, like others said holes to rough not nice and round like woodworm
 
Not my area of expertise.. but woodworm are in damp areas. A door, typically is not damp.
 

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