The wood bug
Like every year, wood bugs come to take shelter in our homes in the fall and winter. Once summer arrives, they like to be outside in our gardens and if we don’t do anything to combat them, we can very quickly end up with a colony of chinch bugs in our garden destroying our entire vegetable patch and our plants. Aware of this problem, our craftsmen are at your disposal to allow you to regain your serenity and your comfort, thanks to our effective disinsectization services and this at competitive prices.
Understanding the wood bug
Wood bugs are wingless, sap-sucking insects. Their size, color and diet depend on the species and when they feel threatened, they release a smelly substance intended to destabilize its predator.
Even if it is not aggressive towards humans, it emits an inconvenient smell, especially when a colony has decided to settle in the house occupying walls and ceilings. Don’t hesitate to ask us for a quote if you want to keep these pests away from your home, don’t worry, everything is free.
Wood Bug: Nuisance and Danger
Unlike its cousin, the bed bug, the wood bug doesn’t bite you, suck your blood, give you nasty itchiness, or keep you from getting a well-deserved night’s sleep, but it does. nonetheless remains a source of nuisance.
As we reported above, the wood bug emits a stinky smell, this smell arises as a defense system that is triggered when the bugs feel in danger. The vaporized substance is so powerful that it triggers headaches in those who inhale it and these headaches can become frequent from exposure.
In addition to being the cause of some inconvenience to your health, the wood bug attacks with a voracious appetite plants such as vegetables in your vegetable garden, fruits in your garden, trees planted with so much love. and the flowers that adorn your yard and surroundings. They do not hesitate to also attack professional gardens and orchards.
In short, the wood bug is one of the critters that you certainly do not want to have around you, especially not in your garden. Whether for individuals or professionals such as market gardeners and fruit growers, the wood bug can considerably reduce your final yield. To avoid this, contact our company so that we can identify the species of wood bug that is bothering you and so that we can offer you our most suitable extermination service, as quickly as possible.
How do I get rid of wood bugs?
As the wood bug is the type to invade crops, it is not recommended to exterminate it with a simple spray of insecticide because you could then damage the plants in your garden. In addition, the chemical components of the insecticide could be dangerous for your health and that of your loved ones.
The Action Hygiène company uses methods recognized as ecological which are not a danger to your health and do not harm the environment. Our teams are trained in modern methods of exterminating pests such as the wood bug, they will use state-of-the-art equipment to overcome this insect in all its forms: the egg, the nymph and the winged adult.