Hove Woodlice Control

Woodlice are a typical nuisance pest. They generally live outside and should almost always be left alone as they offer an essential benefit to the ecosystem of the backyard. However, when woodlice are indoors they may be 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 generally be taken as a symptom of damp in your house that ought to be rectified. The most effective way to eliminate a woodlouse infestation is to get rid of their food source, so ensure that any sections 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 employed 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 typically must be reapplied every couple of weeks.

Specialist pest control companies can survey the area and discover any damp or rotten wood that could be harbouring woodlice. They can also help you with the most effective way to prevent woodlice from re-entering your home if they are removed. If there is a very severe problem with a woodlouse infestation in your garden, qualified pest control companies can give you advice on the probable reason for this as well as how to fix the infestation. It is typically not recommended to simply treat the area with insecticide to kill the woodlice as this may cause even more damage to the area.