Choosing an effective remedy for wood lice: tips from professionals!

Woodlifters that appeared in the apartment, cause far from the most pleasant feelings. These small insects can settle both in the bathroom and in other rooms, causing all household members only discomfort. Today we will examine proven folk remedies and professional preparations and find out which remedy for wood lice is the most effective.

Woodlifters in the apartment

Woodlice are insects that live on land, but at the same time choose moist, secluded places where light does not penetrate. In the conditions of the apartment they settle mainly in the bathroom, bathroom, in the kitchen or in pots with indoor plants. The main source of food for woodlice is decaying microorganisms and plant remains.

For normal existence, woodlice need the following conditions:

• high humidity and dampness - for this reason they are attracted to the bathroom, especially if it has a leaking pipe;
• food debris - these insects are not disdained by decaying plants or rotting products. That is why they are often found in the kitchen, where a waste bin filled to the top attracts them with incredible force. And if in your house there is a pot with an orchid, then it can also become a wonderful refuge for these insects.

So, let's pick up a remedy for wood lice in the apartment, which will help to quickly get rid of “uninvited guests”.

Methods of struggle

Since woodlice are attracted by high humidity, it is first of all necessary to eliminate this factor. In the room in which the insects wound up, it is necessary to carry out a general cleaning and carefully ventilate it - this way you can remove all the debris that has accumulated in the room and get rid of the damp.

Recommendation! To dry all the walls and corners well, it is advisable to use a fan!

Folk remedies

If there are not many wood lice in the room, then in this case it is quite possible to use one of the folk remedies.

• Kvass. 200 g of dry kvass must be dissolved in a liter of boiling water. Pour the resulting solution into the spray gun and treat the infected room with it.
• Soda, pepper and tobacco. This remedy for wood lice in the bathroom copes with the task. To prepare it, you need to mix all the ingredients, taking each half a teaspoon. Dilute the resulting mixture in a liter of hot water, treat the room and after one and a half hours wash all surfaces with a chlorine-containing preparation.
• Boric acid is another fairly effective remedy for woodlice. For 1 liter of water, add 20 g of boric acid. Thoroughly mix and treat the places where insects were found.
• Chlorine When working with this product, gloves should be worn on hands. 40 g of bleach are added per 1 liter of water. The resulting solution is applied to the walls and floor with a soft sponge.
• Essential oils also help against woodworms. They are used in their pure form, applying a few drops to those areas where moisture is collected most intensively. You can use eucalyptus oil, peppermint or citronella.
• Salt from wood lice is a fairly simple and effective method.Salt must be scattered around the perimeter of the room, it absorbs moisture and for wood lice this room will become unattractive.
  

  On a note! However, in the case of salt, be prepared for insects to creep up the walls!

• Quicklime will help poison woodlice. It should be poured into a bucket and left in the infected room overnight. At the same time, it is necessary to close the door tightly and restrict access to the premises to all family members and pets.
• Birch brooms are excellent traps for wood lice. This method involves the use of dry birch branches collected in a bun. They are placed in the corners of the infected premises, and in the morning they are taken out of the apartment. The aroma of this plant is attractive for wood lice and at night they will certainly equip a shelter on the branches of a broom.

Chemicals

If folk methods do not help, then you need to poison woodlice with professional drugs. Permitted insecticides for use in domestic conditions are:

• Schabengel gel - this bait is sold in convenient packaging. The baits are located in the places where parasites accumulate and left until they are completely destroyed. It works well both against wood lice, and against ants, cockroaches and other domestic insects.
• Spray “Delicia” is a highly effective aerosol that can help in the fight against crawling and flying insects. Quickly eliminates numerous colonies of “uninvited guests”. The product must be sprayed in the infected room and closed for several hours.
• "Tarax" - is one of the best drugs for wood lice. It works according to the principle of a chain reaction - the pest, moving along the treated surface, collects poison on its paws and infects other tribesmen in the nest. The drug is characterized by safety for people and pets.
• "Tetrix" - a drug for wood lice, which differs from others in a very high cost. Release form - a concentrate. It is a professional tool that is often used by sanitary services. Applying it in a domestic environment, you should carefully study the instructions and clearly adhere to the rules prescribed in it.
• “GET” is another professional poison from wood lice. Its main advantage is the complete absence of smell. It is characterized by low toxicity to humans and pets. It is highly effective against many domestic parasites, including against bugs and cockroaches.

Using professional insecticides, do not forget that it is highly recommended not to exceed the permissible rate of their consumption, and prepare the working solution strictly according to the instructions. Manufacturers claim the safety of these funds, but it is better to remove all family members and pets from the house during the treatment.

Be prepared for the fact that wood lice in the process of spraying poisons will begin to crawl out of their shelters and move up the walls.

And if the above measures did not help, then in this case it is advisable to seek the help of professionals by calling the sanitary officers. Their work is slightly more expensive than the treatment with purchased insecticides, but you are guaranteed to get a positive result.