Bracknell Woodlice Control

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

Insecticide treatments can be effective at managing 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 deter any more from coming in. However, they usually need to be reapplied every few weeks.

Specialist pest control companies can survey the area and discover any damp or rotten wood that may be harbouring woodlice. They can also advise you of the most effective way to prevent woodlice from re-entering the property if they are removed. If there is a very severe problem with a woodlouse infestation in the garden, experienced pest control companies can advise you of the probable cause of this and how to fix the infestation. It is normally not advised to simply treat the region with insecticide to kill the woodlice as this might cause even more damage to the area.