Peterborough Woodlice Control

Woodlice are a common nuisance pest. They usually live outside and should as a rule be left alone as they provide a critical service to the ecosystem of the backyard. However, when woodlice are indoors they could 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 the house that ought to be rectified. The simplest way to eradicate 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 controlling 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 deter any more from coming in. However, they generally need to be reapplied every couple of weeks.

Expert pest control companies can survey the location and discover any damp or rotten wood which might be harbouring woodlice. They can also advise you of the most effective 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, experienced pest control companies will be able to inform you of the likely cause of this and how to fix the infestation. It is normally not recommended to simply treat the region with insecticide to kill the woodlice as this may cause more damage to the area.