Wells Woodlice Control

Woodlice are a typical nuisance pest. They generally live outside and should as a rule be left alone as they provide a crucial benefit to the ecosystem of your backyard. However, when woodlice are indoors they may be a nuisance and can cause dirt or mess in some areas. Woodlice are harmless and don’t eat any wood that is not already rotten, so an infestation can often be taken as a symptom of damp in the home that ought to be rectified. The most effective way to eradicate a woodlouse infestation is to get rid of their food source, so make certain that any sections 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 usually have to be reapplied every couple of weeks.

Experienced pest control companies can survey the location and discover any damp or rotten wood which may be harbouring woodlice. They can also advise you of the best way to prevent woodlice from re-entering the house if they are removed. If there is a very severe problem with a woodlouse infestation in the garden, experienced pest control companies will be able to give you advice on the probable reason behind this as well as how to rectify the infestation. It is normally not recommended to simply treat the region with insecticide to kill the woodlice as this may cause even more damage to the area.