Dunfermline Woodlice Control

Woodlice are a common nuisance pest. They often live outside and should typically be left alone as they offer a vital benefit to the ecosystem of your backyard. However, when woodlice are indoors they may be a nuisance and can cause dirt or mess in some areas. Woodlice are harmless and do not eat any wood that is not already rotten, so an infestation can usually be taken as a symptom of damp in the house that ought to be fixed. The most effective way to eradicate a woodlouse infestation is to remove their food source, so make sure that any sections 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 discourage any more from coming in. However, they often need to be reapplied every couple of weeks.

Expert 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 prevent woodlice from re-entering your home if they are removed. If you have a very severe problem with a woodlouse infestation in the garden, professional pest control companies will be able to advise you of the likely cause of this and how to fix the infestation. It is normally not advised to simply treat the area with insecticide to kill the woodlice as this may cause even more damage to the area.