Ashington Woodlice Control

Woodlice are a widespread nuisance pest. They usually live outside and should typically be left alone as they provide a crucial benefit to the ecosystem of your backyard. However, when woodlice are indoors they are often a nuisance and can cause dirt or mess in some areas. Woodlice are harmless and don’t eat any wood that’s not already rotten, so an infestation can often be taken as a symptom of damp in the home that ought to be rectified. The simplest way to eliminate a woodlouse infestation is to get rid of their food source, so make certain that any patches of damp or rotting wood are removed and treat the entire area with a dehumidifier.

Insecticide treatments can be effective at controlling a woodlouse infestation. To be effective insecticides should be applied as a barrier around areas that the woodlice are entering through. Powder or lacquer treatments will kill any woodlice that enter and should discourage any more from coming in. However, they often have to be reapplied every couple of weeks.

Specialist pest control companies can survey the region and discover any damp or rotten wood which may be harbouring woodlice. They can also advise you of the most effective way to stop woodlice from re-entering your home if they are removed. If you have a very serious problem with a woodlouse infestation in the garden, qualified pest control companies will be able to give you advice on the likely source of this as well as how to manage the infestation. It is typically not recommended to simply treat the region with insecticide to kill the woodlice as this may cause even more damage to the area.