Margate Woodlice Control

Woodlice are a widespread nuisance pest. They frequently live outside and should almost always be left alone as they provide a crucial 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 do not eat any wood that is not already rotten, so an infestation can normally be taken as a symptom of damp in your property which should be resolved. The easiest way to eradicate a woodlouse infestation is to remove their food source, so make sure that any patches 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 typically have to be reapplied every couple of weeks.

Experienced pest control companies can survey the location and discover any damp or rotten wood that may be harbouring woodlice. They can also inform you of the best way to stop woodlice from re-entering your home if they are removed. If there is a very serious problem with a woodlouse infestation in the garden, qualified pest control companies can give you advice on the likely source of this and how to remove the infestation. It is generally not recommended to simply treat the region with insecticide to kill the woodlice as this may cause more damage to the area.