Woking Woodlice Control

Woodlice are a common nuisance pest. They usually live outside and should typically be left alone as they provide a crucial service to the ecosystem of the backyard. However, when woodlice are indoors they could 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 typically be taken as a symptom of damp in your house that ought to be rectified. The simplest way to eradicate a woodlouse infestation is to get rid of their food source, so ensure 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 deter any more from coming in. However, they often have to be reapplied every few weeks.

Expert 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 prevent woodlice from re-entering the house if they are removed. If you have an extremely severe problem with a woodlouse infestation in the garden, professional pest control companies will be able to advise you of the likely reason for this as well as how to rectify the infestation. It is usually not advised to simply treat the region with insecticide to kill the woodlice as this may cause additional damage to the area.