As surprising as it may seem, woodlice are the only terrestrial crustaceans that exist. They are lucifuges, they live in dark and humid places. They do not cause material damage, are not dangerous to health but from the moment they invite themselves into your interior they become undesirable beings, which is why you must get rid of them. We offer you some techniques to get rid of it quickly.
Where do woodlice live?
Woodlice do not like light, so it should be remembered that they will look for discreet places to hide and get out of harm’s way. They invade the cellars, the basements of the houses and proliferate quickly. Woodlice are also found in gardens because they are perfectly at home among rotting leaves, tree debris, as well as cool, moist soil.
By limiting as much as possible the elements that can facilitate the proliferation of woodlice in your home, you can easily get rid of them, but the surest way to avoid a proliferation of woodlice is to call a professional. At Action Hygiène, we assess the situation before putting in place the appropriate measures to definitively resolve the problem, in addition we have a range of varied products to fight against these pests.
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Woodlice are stealthy invaders. Thanks to their small size, they can make room almost anywhere in your home and its surroundings when the living environment is favorable.
Given their biological nature, woodlice are particularly fond of moist and dark places and are very active at night. They like abandoned houses but also residential houses; in the latter case, it is easy to come across them in cellars, basements, bathrooms and other damp and dark rooms.
The woodlouse is not a danger to humans: it does not sting, bite or cause any health problems, but the fact remains that they are hosts undesirables that we do not appreciate finding at home in the same way as cockroaches and other pests.
Action Hygiène, your woodlouse extermination expert, advises and supports you in implementing measures to prevent and exterminate these pests in your home and its surroundings.
Extermination of woodlice
Like some insects, woodlice when they enter homes look for dark, damp corners. It is therefore these places that we examine in the first place during the extermination. Woodlice are less harmful than other insects. Their presence in the garden can be beneficial since they eat dead leaves and contribute to the fertility of the soil, but from the moment they feed on fruits and vegetables from the vegetable garden, it becomes urgent to put them out of a state of health. harm.
If you observe the presence of a large population of these small crustaceans, it is a pretty telling sign that there is a humidity problem in your home. Trust our pest experts and you won’t regret it.
Anti-woodlouse product
When woodlice are present in large numbers, there is a feeling of insecurity and lack of hygiene in the house. To eliminate woodlice, our exterminators have several solutions:
– They can get rid of the woodlice by spraying the biocide-based woodlice products;
– They can use chemical insecticides with the utmost respect for environmental regulations.
– They can drain the floor of your house, ventilate the basement, cellars and other humid places and use a dehumidifier in the process. Its purpose is to remove excess moisture, desiccation being fatal to woodlice.
Be careful, there are a lot of amateurs in this profession, know how to recognize a professional. Action Hygiene is an expert in pest prevention and control. We create healthy and secure environments for businesses and individuals. After the treatment, we inform our customers about the precautions to take to avoid the intrusion of woodlice and possible reinfestation in the future.