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Woodlice are a widespread nuisance pest. They usually live outside and should almost always be left alone as they offer a crucial benefit to the ecosystem of the garden. However, when woodlice are indoors they can be 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 typically be taken as a symptom of damp in your house that ought to be resolved. The simplest 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 managing 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 often have to be reapplied every couple of weeks.
Professional pest control companies can survey the location and discover any damp or rotten wood which may be harbouring woodlice. They can also inform you of the most effective way to stop woodlice from re-entering the home if they are removed. If you have an extremely severe problem with a woodlouse infestation in your garden, qualified pest control companies can give you advice on the likely reason for this and how to control the infestation. It is typically not recommended to simply treat the area with insecticide to kill the woodlice as this might cause more damage to the area.
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