Tonbridge Woodlice Control

Woodlice are a typical nuisance pest. They usually live outside and should typically be left alone as they offer a crucial benefit to the ecosystem of the garden. However, when woodlice are indoors they are often a nuisance and can cause dirt or mess in certain areas. Woodlice are harmless and don’t eat any wood that is not already rotten, so an infestation can normally be taken as a symptom of damp in the home which should be rectified. The simplest way to eliminate a woodlouse infestation is to get rid of 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 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 deter any more from coming in. However, they usually have to be reapplied every few weeks.

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