Kingston Upon Thames Woodlice Control

Woodlice are a typical nuisance pest. They usually live outside and should almost always be left alone as they provide a critical benefit to the ecosystem of your backyard. However, when woodlice are indoors they could be a nuisance and can cause dirt or mess in certain areas. Woodlice are harmless and don’t eat any wood that’s not already rotten, so an infestation can usually be taken as a symptom of damp in your home which should be solved. The most effective way to eliminate a woodlouse infestation is to remove their food source, so make sure 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 used 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 few weeks.

Experienced pest control companies can survey the area and discover any damp or rotten wood which might be harbouring woodlice. They can also help you with the most effective way to stop woodlice from re-entering the home if they are removed. If there is an extremely severe problem with a woodlouse infestation in your garden, skilled pest control companies can give you advice on the likely reason behind this and how to manage the infestation. It is usually not advised to simply treat the area with insecticide to kill the woodlice as this may cause even more damage to the area.