Dover Woodlice Control

Woodlice are a widespread nuisance pest. They typically live outside and should generally be left alone as they provide a critical benefit to the ecosystem of the garden. However, when woodlice are indoors they are often a nuisance and can cause dirt or mess in certain areas. Woodlice are harmless and do not eat any wood that’s not already rotten, so an infestation can generally be taken as a symptom of damp in your home which should be rectified. The easiest way to eradicate a woodlouse infestation is to remove 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 need to be reapplied every couple of weeks.

Expert pest control companies can survey the location and discover any damp or rotten wood that could 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 serious problem with a woodlouse infestation in your garden, skilled pest control companies will be able to inform you of the probable source of this as well as how to rectify the infestation. It is generally not encouraged to simply treat the area with insecticide to kill the woodlice as this may cause even more damage to the area.