How to get rid of woodlice - the best remedies for an apartment, bathroom and greenhouse

What do woodlice look like and where are they found?

The body of the crustacean is made of hard plates.
Its length is 2 cm, consists of 7 parts. Each has a pair of legs. It has a dark brown (black) color. The peculiarity of these creatures is that they have gills, but they can also breathe on land. The places where crustaceans like to settle have high humidity. The following types of woodlice are found in buildings:

• Rough: moves quickly, has a red tint. When in danger, it cannot curl up into a ball.
• Common: black, with a raised shell. Lives in damp places. During the period of threat, it rolls into a ball.

What are the first signs of entering a home?

Small crustaceans are nocturnal creatures, so their presence in the house can be detected quite late (a description and classification of woodlice can be found in this material). Signs may include:

1. spoiled vegetables;
2. traces of feces near the trash can and in the kitchen sink area;
3. traces of vital activity in cereals or greens.

Also an indirect sign can be dying house plants - wood lice often settle in pots of soil, feeding on the roots and leaves of the flower.

If these moments exist, you need to make sure that these are woodlice. To directly detect crustaceans, you need to examine the dark corners of the bathroom, basement or attic of a residential building at night, illuminating with a flashlight all the corners, crevices and possible cracks in the walls, in basements - lifting objects lying on the ground. It is under bricks, overturned buckets and stacked boards that these pests like to nest.

General description of insects

Woodlice are classified as a suborder of crustaceans. Under natural conditions, these small pests reproduce and live in rotten wood and damp litter. They do not pose any particular danger, but the very proximity to these creatures causes disgust and hostility.

Their activity peaks in the spring and autumn months. They breed in the summer. In this case, the female keeps the eggs in a special sac attached to her body. She moves with him from place to place until she finds a place that is safe for the development of larvae. It is easy to distinguish these insects by their appearance. They have a rounded body, which is divided into sections:

• head;
• chest;
• stomach.

What is surprising is that these creatures breathe through their gills. During their existence, woodlice have managed to adapt to land conditions.

What if they appear again?

Even if you cope with the insects, but do not remove the root cause of their appearance, they will soon visit you again. In order to completely get rid of these crustaceans, it is necessary to regularly keep the apartment clean, frequently ventilate the room, and avoid the appearance of dampness on the floors and walls.

Without moisture, insects will disappear. For this reason, thoroughly dry the room and make sure that the pipes are not damp or leaking.

Watch a video on the topic:

Woodlice are the ancestors of crustaceans that developed in an aquatic environment and then moved to land. Certain species have adapted to different habitats, so they can survive in any conditions. On our website you will find useful information about the most common varieties of woodlice, including the white one.

Classification of parasites

Several dozen species of woodlice are found in Russia. Of these, only 2 varieties can be found within the apartment. This:

• armadillo woodlouse;
• rough.

For these insects, human housing is not the most suitable place to live. That is why only the most unpretentious representatives can exist here. Scientists say that our country has already developed its own unique species of these creatures. Each of them has its own distinctive features that set them apart from other crustaceans.

Everything is quite simple: there is excessive humidity - wood lice appear in the apartment. It is not difficult to understand how to get rid of them, because there are many available methods. But the first priority is still the elimination of the factor contributing to their spread.

Armadillo (Armadillidium vulgare)

This type is most widespread and is considered the most famous. Its characteristic feature is the presence of a high shell and a dark body color. This parasite can be found quite rarely in apartments. He prefers to live in a damp cellar, basement, and heating mains. In villages and cities it is found in gardens, along roadsides and wastelands. To detect it, just lift a stone or any other object located on the ground.

This species feeds on living and decaying plants. Its presence in front gardens and vegetable gardens can cause significant damage to plantings. On the other hand, they prefer weeds rather than cultivated species. The armadillo has a miniature size and moves slowly. When trying to catch it, the insect curls up into a ball. This species, quite by accident, during one shipment, came from Europe to the United States, where it spread on a catastrophic scale. Now in California there are places where you can find over 10,000 individuals per square meter.

Rough (Porcellio scaber)

This type is most often found in residential premises. Such insects are quite mobile, compared to the armadillo, they run much faster. It costs them nothing to move between floors of apartment buildings and enter old attics, sometimes in whole hordes. If the roof of a building is leaking and no one is in a hurry to fix it, most likely, parasites will soon arrive here.

Professional exterminators know well how to get rid of woodlice quickly. But often home owners decide to deal with uninvited guests on their own.

This species got its name because of the rough surface that can be felt when an individual is caught. In any danger, she does not curl up into a ball, but arches her body and simultaneously moves her ten legs in order to quickly escape. Its shell is quite flat and soft. It may vary in color. There are representatives with black, reddish and white colors, with an inconspicuous pink tint. Individuals with a dark body shade are found mainly when moving towards the east. Once introduced into an apartment, this species can become a potential pest, especially if it gets into a pantry where fruits and vegetables are stored.

What do woodlice look like that live in apartments and houses?

Woodlice are different. The most common woodlice found in our homes are the common woodlice and the rough woodlice. They have an oblong body, divided into several segments, each of which has a pair of legs. An adult woodlice can reach a length of 20 mm.

At the sight of danger, some species curl up into a hard ball, while others successfully imitate death.

Woodlice reproduce quite quickly, laying eggs.

1. The most famous species is the common woodlouse (Armadill >

Common woodlouse settles in damp basements or cellars of houses

Woodlouse likes to live in apartments with high humidity

Penetrating into houses and greenhouses, woodlice can cause significant damage to agricultural products. For this reason, they are unwelcome guests not only in apartments, but also on farms, gardens and orchards.

Why do crustaceans appear and what do they eat?

Woodlice do not tolerate light and are active at night. Appear in rooms such as toilets and bathrooms. In houses they are found under wall coverings and tiles. On the street - under the roots of trees, in a pile of rotting leaves.

They feed on dirt in the crevices of the bathroom, particles of human skin, paper that has fallen and become wet, and rotting plants. If there are wood lice in the bathroom, how to get rid of them? Of course, contact the SES.

Crustaceans harm gardeners and flower growers. They carry diseases dangerous to plants. Cacti, orchids, and ferns—plants with weak roots—can suffer from them. They eat vegetables and fruits in the cellar. However, the activity of crustaceans helps enrich the soil and provide nutrients. And woodlice prefer decaying vegetation.

In damp conditions they reproduce and live for about a year.

Causes

Mostly in apartments, woodlice occurs in places where it is damp: under tiles, in basements, bathrooms, under stones, in showers, as well as toilets and cracks.
The duration of their existence is 2-3 years. The insect feeds mainly on decaying plants (very rarely fresh), in some cases they can harm the garden; ferns, orchids, and certain types of cacti suffer more, but their work also helps enrich the soil, supplying it with high-calorie elements. It's not that difficult to catch an insect; it's quite easy to block its path as soon as it stops. Their protective reaction is considered to be that the insects curl up into a ball, with the “shell” facing out, as if pretending to be dead.

The reasons for the appearance of woodlice: in 100 percent of cases it is humidity, since this is an impeccable habitat, and in comfortable conditions they rapidly increase in size and multiply, for example, woodlice are found in the bathroom quite often. Of the 160 registered types of woodlice (and there are about three thousand in total), only a few can tolerate dry air.

Woodlice live in inaccessible areas under the floor, wallpaper, and tiles. The insects themselves can appear from dark corners, crevices, or when storing damp towels or things. If your neighbors are flooded or pipes are leaking, there is a significant possibility that you will find these insects in your apartment.

Woodlice require special atmospheric conditions to appear, but these outbreaks of their invasions do not last long. Woodlice do not prefer light and lead an intense lifestyle at night.

Where woodlice hide in the apartment

If there are wood lice in the house, it is not difficult to detect them. To do this, just turn on the light in the bathroom sharply at night. Small individuals will quickly scatter into corners. In a private house, woodlice can live in the cellar, and in a summer cottage - in a compost pit, greenhouse, under damp and stale building materials.

Where do woodlice hide in the apartment? They choose the wettest places: under the toilet, sink, bathtub. If the pipes in the house are damaged and leaking, wood lice will quickly occupy such an area with comfortable living conditions.

The list of all the places where woodlice can be found is quite impressive:

• under the sink and sink;
• under the bath;
• in the sanitary room;
• in the urn;
• near sewer and water pipes;
• in flower pots;
• under the cat and dog's bowl;
• near the dishwasher;
• on the bottom shelf of the dish drainer;
• near the washing machine;
• in the storage area for buckets and mops;
• in any rooms where moisture accumulates or condensation settles.

Free space under the bathtub or a niche in the toilet is often used to store bottles of cleaning products and household chemicals. This is one of the favorite places for woodlice to camouflage. During each cleaning, it is recommended to wipe the containers from dust, rearrange them and inspect them for the presence of pests.

Damage caused by woodlice

Indoor plants bear the brunt of the blow. When an insect gets into a flower, it begins to actively eat the leaves, which can be noticeable by the eaten leaves. They also provoke compaction of the soil, due to which the necessary oxygen cannot fully reach the plant and it may die.

Note: This applies to a greater extent to tropical plants that love high humidity - cacti, orchids, etc.

Getting woodlice out of the house quickly is not very easy, because they hide in dark places and are very difficult to detect during the day. As a rule, during the day they are in their hiding places, and at night they come out for food. If you begin to feel that your indoor flower, for inexplicable reasons, looks sickly, first make sure there are no woodlice in it. Their favorite spot is usually the potty tray.

They are also detected by eating vegetables stored in a private home. In addition to fresh plant food, they feed on rotten remains of plant food. Woodlice spread dirt, fungus and infections in the house, so if they are detected, it is necessary to immediately take measures to get rid of them.

Potential Difficulties

The use of chemical components may be potentially dangerous. This is why they require considerable caution. After the component used has taken effect, it should be removed from the treatment site. Children, family members with allergies, and pets should be moved to another place for the period of insect control.

The person handling synthetic products must wear a mask and gloves. Windows must be left open. It is believed that chlorine and quicklime have the greatest effect on wood lice.

Problems and difficulties

You most likely understand that the use of chemicals can be unsafe for health. For this reason, it must be handled very carefully. Of course, after the chemicals have done their work, they need to be swept away well.

Important! If there are children, pets or allergy sufferers in the house, they must be moved from the apartment to another place during the treatment period.

When working with chemicals, use gloves and a mask. Leave the windows open. Just like chlorine, quicklime has a great effect on insects.

How to kill woodlice: store-bought products

Disinsection can be carried out independently, without the involvement of specialists. Chemicals available freely on store shelves will help destroy parasites.

Insecticidal aerosols

Aerosols against woodlice

The advantage of this category of products is convenience and speed of use. In order to treat the surface from annoying insects, you do not need to prepare a solution or special mixture.

When applied, the insecticide almost immediately causes the death of woodlice. After spraying, the particles of the substance deposited on the surface will be carried by the remaining individuals throughout the room.

Popular aerosols include:

1. Get is an insecticide with low toxicity and a high degree of destruction. The active substance remains on the paws of woodlice, which independently spread the poison throughout their habitat.
2. Delicia is an effective aerosol that is safe to use for humans and pets. The product quickly destroys insects, and the remaining odor prevents the further appearance of the woodlice population.
3. "Raptor" for crawling insects - professional protection against woodlice. The effectiveness of the drug is confirmed by the manufacturer's tests. The fresh mint scented aerosol is safe for use in residential areas.
4. "Combat Superspray" effectively destroys woodlice. When treating a room, it is recommended to use a respirator to avoid contact of product vapors with mucous membranes. The aerosol includes substances that kill not only insect pests, but also fungi and other pathogenic microorganisms.

Concentrated sprays

These products are used by many pest control services. Thanks to the active ingredients, it becomes possible to treat large areas of insect habitat.

The most popular products are "Delta Zone" and "Taran". "Delta Zone" is a modern insecticide that destroys insects. Its advantage is the complete absence of odor, which allows the treatment of residential premises.

Insecticidal powders

Such products are intended for dry treatment of premises. The effectiveness of the powder is low, since not all individuals move on a horizontal surface.

Therefore, powders are used as an additional pest control measure. "Tarax" is recommended for the destruction of several types of insects, one of which is woodlice. The product is sold in small sachets and diluted with water before use. The resulting solution is sprayed or the room is treated with a damp sponge.

Gels and pencils

Crayon products are recommended if you're on a budget, but like gels, they need to be reapplied monthly. Products such as:

• "Titanic";
• "Mashenka";
• "Attack";
• "Dohlox."

Chemistry helps get rid of insects and woodlice, creating a barrier through which pests are unable to pass. Any gels and pencils aimed at fighting ants or cockroaches will do. A significant drawback is the application method. The products are not suitable for large rooms and will wear off after 20-30 days.

Sticky insect traps

The advantages of such products are a low degree of toxicity, ease of use and the absence of danger for children and beloved pets. Devices are used only in easily accessible areas. Global and Argus traps are effective.

Important! Sticky traps do not deal with the cause of pests, but only destroy individual individuals. Their use is only effective as an addition to basic control measures.

Poisonous baits

, "Brownie" and "Global" release sticky traps. There is a concentrated insecticide inside. Among professional means, baits are among the least effective. They are recommended when you need to remove a small number of woodlice.

Fumigator

Fumigators are safe for humans, operate silently and help quickly get rid of woodlice in the apartment. The destruction of insects occurs as a result of the evaporation of toxic substances.

Attention! When choosing a device, take into account the area of ​​the room.

What harm do wood lice cause?

It is worth immediately noting that wood lice are non-biting insects. But this does not mean at all that they are harmless. What is the danger of woodlice:

• For indoor plants. Insects significantly compact the soil in the pot, making it poorly permeable to moisture. They also like to eat leaves and roots of plants. Orchids especially suffer from woodlice. Insects are dangerous not only for indoor plants, but also for garden plants. They are capable of completely destroying the entire crop.
• For an apartment. If the house is very damp and dirty, then the first to appear is not cockroaches (as everyone thinks), but wood lice. They feed on organic debris. The appearance of these insects is a sign that the house has unsanitary conditions, which are potentially dangerous to the human body.
• For people and pets. Insects are non-aggressive, do not bite or buzz. But they can carry spores of fungi, mold, and lichen on their paws. And this in itself is dangerous.

Woodlice have a high level of vitality. The lifespan of insects is about a year. They multiply quickly if they find themselves in a favorable environment.

Special baits

The duration of action of some drugs is several hours, if the dose and concentration are observed.

Tarax

A universal substance against ants, bedbugs, cockroaches and woodlice – Tetrix insecticide.

Bought for 80 rubles. 1 g of the drug, diluted in a glass of water (200 ml), can destroy all insects and crustaceans on the area treated with a spray.

You can use the bait regularly, as it is not addictive.

Tetrix

Woodlice, fleas, ticks and bedbugs disappear completely after 2 days when using the new Tetrix product. Its constituent cypermethrin is a pesticide that is often found in home gardens and agriculture.

250 ml of the drug is relatively expensive - about 2000 rubles. Using the product for a small house or apartment is expensive. But when there is an invasion of woodlice in multi-storey buildings, it is still cheaper than calling special services.

Why do wood lice appear?

Woodlice, due to their origin, love places with high humidity. Therefore, most often in apartments they can be found in the bathroom or kitchen. In wooden houses they can be in places where there are areas of damp wood or rotten covering. Woodlice often settle in basements. They can feed on spoiled plants, sometimes fresh flowers. Cacti, orchids, and ferns are at risk of damage. In large numbers, woodlice can cause serious harm. In the wild, their function is to enrich the soil, since by eating spoiled plants, they produce nutrients.

Folk methods to help get rid of woodlice

There are many folk remedies for fighting woodlice. They have a certain level of effectiveness, as well as safety for pets and children.

The most popular method is spraying boric acid

One of the most common methods is to spray a boric acid solution in areas where wood lice accumulate. Using this product you can destroy a certain number of insects, but you will need to treat the room multiple times.

Boric acid powder diluted with water is a good way to get rid of woodlice.

Economical method of destruction - dry kvass

Dry kvass can be purchased at the store. Its smell repels woodlice, forcing them to leave the room.

1. Take 0.5 liters of boiling water and dissolve 100 g of dry kvass in it.
2. Spray the resulting solution in the bathroom, toilet, along cracks, on shelves, corners and on the floor.
3. Close the room for 8–10 hours.
4. After the specified time has passed, rinse off the solution with a cloth and clean water.

A solution based on dry kvass repels wood lice

We fight insects with soda and pepper

Baking soda and pepper are poisonous to wood lice. When the solution gets on the shell, it destroys it, leading to the death of the insect.

1. Dissolve 3 grams of baking soda and 3 grams of red pepper powder in 1 liter of cold water.
2. Use the resulting solution to treat areas where pests accumulate.

A solution of baking soda and pepper destroys the shell of woodlice, leading to their death

A method suitable for a basement, cellar or garage

Take salt and sprinkle it on the floor and in the corners of the room affected by woodlice. You can also prepare a saline solution and spray it over surfaces. Using this method, you will be able to drive away uninvited guests from your apartment, basement or garage.

Salt scattered in corners and on the floor makes woodlice leave the room

How to poison wood lice in the bathroom and toilet - video

Bleaching

Like boric acid, it is diluted with water in a ratio of 50 g per 1000 ml. When processing, be sure to wear a mask and gloves, since it is caustic and has an unpleasant odor that lasts for a long time. To remove it, after a few hours the sprayed solution is washed off with clean water and the surfaces are thoroughly dried.

Lime

If you leave a bucket of quicklime in the room all night, it can poison woodlice. For the full effect, you need to close the doors and windows tightly. Pets and residents will be required to spend some time in another area.

Potato

A woodlice trap can be made from potatoes. Animals will gather if potato halves (with a hole cut out) are placed around the perimeter overnight.

The method does not provide 100% results, but with repeated use it will help get rid of crustaceans.

Red pepper + tobacco + soda

Among the folk methods of removing wood lice, a mixture of tobacco, hot pepper and soda stands out. Crustaceans leave their places of settlement if they are treated with a solution of these components. Take 3 g of each, dilute with water to obtain a liquid that can be sprayed (1 liter is enough).

Attention! When diluting the mixture, there should be no sediment left.

A sponge or dispenser is suitable for application. The solution should be left on the surface for at least 12 hours. You can apply the treatment in the evening and leave the mixture overnight. The solution is used to treat horizontal and vertical surfaces. Particular attention must be paid to cracks. After application, the room is closed to prevent air from entering. The solution must be washed off with chlorinated water.

Salt

Table salt is considered an inexpensive and simple way to remove larvae. Iodized or sea salt of any degree of grinding is suitable. It is necessary to prepare a solution of 5-7 tbsp. l. salt and 1 liter of water. After mixing thoroughly, it is applied to the affected areas and left for 5-8 hours. You can use salt in dry form, pouring it along the baseboards and in the corners. In this case, it acts as a barrier.

Birch brooms

Foliage and wood branches have an attractive scent for woodlice. Birch brooms are placed in the corners of the room and left overnight. After use, preferably early in the morning, they are removed from the premises and burned. Birch brooms are a delicacy for woodlice, so this method is considered one of the most effective.

Steam generator

Woodlice are afraid of high temperatures, so to get rid of them in a house or apartment, you can use a steam generator. The equipment can be manual or floor-mounted; it requires only plain water to operate. Places where wood lice accumulate are treated with hot steam under high pressure. Pests die instantly from this treatment. At the same time, owners have the opportunity to remove dirt and grease from surfaces.

How to get rid of it?

As with other insects, before removing wood lice, it is important to determine the cause of their appearance. Clean your home thoroughly: throw away all wet rags, wash all corners, inspect indoor plants, and clean kitchen cabinets for moldy food.

Carefully inspect the sewer pipes. Are they dripping water? Is there a puddle accumulating somewhere? Is the tap leaking? If you find a leak, call a specialist and fix it.

The first stage of getting rid of woodlice - draining the home - has been completed. Next, it is important to remove existing insects and this is not so easy to do.

Most often, an ant repellent is used to get rid of woodlice. It must be sprayed in habitats. Among folk remedies, the use of alum is popular. They are dissolved in a small amount of water and applied to the places where wood lice appear.

Sometimes insects can appear from neighbors and crawl through the ventilation. In this case, all measures to destroy the guests will be useless. Then you should talk to your neighbors and ask them to take measures to eliminate pests.

Woodlice and chemicals

There are many different means to kill woodlice. They can be divided into:

• Gels;
• Bait traps:
• Crayons;
• Aerosols;
• Dichlorvos:
• Insecticides;
• Poison;

Preventive measures

You already know where woodlice come from in the bathroom and what attracts them. Disturbed microclimate of the room, lack of cleaning and light are three reasons for living next to them. Therefore, we must begin to destroy them by eliminating favorable conditions for them.

Cleaning

Throw away old sponges, napkins, mats, and trash. Wipe down all surfaces, including walls, under sinks, bathtubs, and the bathroom fixtures themselves. It is better to do this with some detergent. It is not necessary to repeat this cleaning every day. Once a week or a little less often is enough.

Dry the bathroom and keep it in that condition. After using the shower or sink, wipe up spills on the floor, wall, and surrounding objects. Try to follow this rule at least once a day. Check all pipes for damage and replace leaking areas. The slightest leak will delay the process for a long time.

Access limitation

How to remove woodlice from the bathroom and toilet so that they do not appear again? One of the most effective means is to seal all the cracks and cover the ventilation with a fine mesh. Fix any leaks and inspect the floor and walls for cracks. If there are any, seal them with silicone sealant. Also close the gaps between the bathtub, sink and wall. Gaps in water pipes can be sealed with alabaster or foam. Perhaps the source of the invasion is not in your apartment. Inspect the ventilation mesh - are there any holes in it?

Creating a favorable microclimate

Leave the bathroom door open and ventilate the apartment after each water procedure or at night. Check if the ventilation is working well. This can be done using a paper strip. Open the windows and door, hold the leaf to the hood. If it sticks to the hole, then everything is fine. Having a heated towel rail or heater on helps a lot - their heat will dry the water faster. If possible, avoid drying large amounts of clothing indoors.

How to block wood lice from entering your apartment

In order for the woodlice to retreat from the house, it is necessary to deprive it of all amenities, creating unsuitable conditions for existence.

Check your water supply pipes for leaks and fix them immediately. It is very important to get rid of cracks and other openings through which insects can easily enter the house.

Most often, woodlice enter a living space through the toilet, bathroom and kitchen. There are always loopholes through which not only woodlice can penetrate. If there are cracks in the walls, especially around windows, then no matter how you poison the parasites with various chemicals, there will still be plenty of them, all different.

In addition to cracks in the walls and ceiling, you need to pay attention to baseboards, pipe openings and sockets. Extra holes will become good “gates” for woodlice to enter the living area.

Often the insect enters the bathroom or kitchen through the ventilation . If the hole is completely open or equipped with the wrong mesh, then nothing will prevent woodlice and other insects from entering the house. Very often they crawl from one apartment to another; the easiest way to do this is through the ventilation. In addition, woodlice make nests in ventilation openings and can climb out in hundreds, so you need to check whether the ventilation grilles are selected correctly.

TOP 5 means of combating woodlice

In addition to all kinds of folk remedies for getting rid of these bugs, special means are also used that are commercially available to the public for independent use, without the involvement of professionals in the field of pest control. Let's consider the most relevant of them.

Tarax

• The drug is universal and is capable of destroying not only woodlice, but also cockroaches, bedbugs, ants and fleas.
• The product relatively recently appeared on the insecticide market.
• One gram of powder can effectively up to 60 sq.m. “Tarax” is notable for the fact that it does not cause the notorious habituation of insects to the components contained in its composition, which increases its degree of active influence on pests and efficiency.
• Package 1 gr. powder is dissolved in water (200 ml - a glass) and the insect-affected area is treated with a spray bottle or sponge. Price – 80 rub.

Review: Natalya Ivanovna, Moscow

We removed woodlice under our bathtub using Tarax. We were very pleased with this drug. No poisoning was observed. The drug does not seem to be very toxic. The woodlice died immediately within a few hours. I recommend to all.

Scabengel

• This is a bait gel, which comes in a very convenient package - a syringe with the drug , ready for use.
• A thin stream in the form of a strip of gel is able to penetrate into the most inaccessible places , which creates maximum comfort in using such a drug.
• The consumption of one 30 g package can cover the treatment of 3 medium-sized rooms. Price – 40-45 rubles.

Review: Svetlana, Moscow

We recently bought an apartment in an old Khrushchev building, where we had to completely replace the plumbing with plastic pipes. It is clear that the old plumbing used to leak, the pipes were old, cast iron, there were a lot of small bugs under them, then I recognized them as woodlice. Since there were too many of them, I had to look for a German-made product - “Schabengel”, I heard that it is very effective. We did everything right, according to the instructions, and the woodlice died within a few hours. Everything worked out very conveniently and quickly.

Varan

• This is a new generation of dichlorvos, which has a universal effect on parasites and other crawling and even flying insects , as well as on bugs such as woodlice.
• It is noteworthy that “Varan” is completely odorless and is not toxic to people and animals.
• Price – from 48 to 100 rubles. and higher depending on the percentage of concentration of the active substance and the volume of the bottle.

Review: Sergey, Leningrad region

I used “Varan” against woodlice in my dacha. The drug worked perfectly, there have been no bugs for six months now. I think they won't appear for a long time. I really liked that this remedy against all kinds of parasites has no odor at all. I already thought that I would have to endure some kind of stench, like Dichlorvos, but it turned out that Varan has no smell at all and is not toxic.

Gett

• The drug Gett has its own analogue - “Master”. Both the analogue and its substitute are a liquid concentrate of high toxicity for fish , so in no case should you work with it near an open aquarium or pond
• the aquarium with something
• for humans and animals.
• The effect of its influence occurs only when the insect comes into contact with Gett microcapsules. Price – 700 rub. (100 ml).

Review: Vitaly, Ekaterinburg

We destroyed all the woodlice, which with their presence often caused us trouble in the kitchen near the trash can. Of course, we had to replace the trap under the sink so it wouldn't leak. And then we dealt with the woodlice using Gett. A friend recommended this product to us and it turned out to be very effective. There is still a little left in the bottle, which will be useful for other insects.

Tetrix

• A very strong and active product against many different household insects.
• The active component of Tetrix is ​​cypermethrin, which is why it kills bedbugs, ticks, fleas and woodlice so quickly and for a long time.
• Complete death of insects is possible only after 2 days .
• The effect of the drug can last up to 70 days .
• The drug is produced in the form of an emulsion in bottles and canisters from 250 ml to 1-5 l.
• Expensive, but very effective drug. The price for a 250 ml glass bottle is about 2,000 rubles, for a 1 liter canister – up to 5,300 rubles, and for a 5 liter canister – 21,000 rubles, 20 liters – 80,000 rubles.

Review: Nikolay Savelievich, Moscow

Since we work with a construction company for finishing work inside apartments, our company is often faced with an invasion of various insects such as wood lice, bedbugs, cockroaches and other harmful insects. In order not to lose our clients, and at the same time our time while waiting for disinfection specialists, we decided to use insect control preparations ourselves. We tried everything, nothing helped. But when we used Tetrix once, we realized that there were no other poisons better than it. We have even begun to include Tetricos treatment in the cost of finishing work in apartments. Clients are happy and we are calm.

How to get rid of woodlice in an apartment:

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What danger do wood lice pose?

The appearance of woodlice in an apartment, first of all, should worry lovers of indoor flowers, because if measures are not taken in time and you do not remove them, then you can soon say goodbye to the plants. Where do they come from? As a rule, they reproduce in the bathroom, in pots, barrels, where there is nutritious soil with fallen leaves, dust and moss. First of all, these insects harm moisture-loving tropical plants that have a thin and delicate root system (orchid, fern, cactus), affecting it specifically - if you are the owner of such plants, you should fight more actively.

Also, soil compaction, which is a consequence of the presence of woodlice, is detrimental to flowers. Oxygen starvation occurs in the soil and the flower suffocates.

In addition, there is always a risk of various infections occurring in the apartment through woodlice transmission. So you need to get rid of them!

Ways to combat woodlice

How to get rid of woodlice? This question is often asked by people living in an apartment. And in order to start fighting, you need to identify them. Pay special attention to wall cracks, areas under baseboards, flowerpot trays, and dark places in the bathroom.

If you find them, take action:

1. First, take measures to maximally dry and ventilate the room where wood lice appeared (this can be done with a fan or air conditioner). 2. In order to remove woodlice, you can use:

• a solution of dry kvass and boiling water (in a 2:1 ratio). It should be sprayed into places where wood lice accumulate and in the bathroom;
• solution: 1 liter of water + red pepper, tobacco and ash salt, 3 grams each. everyone. Spray it in corners throughout the apartment. After 8 hours, treat the bathroom with chlorine water;
• solution: 1 liter of water + 40 g. bleach. Treat woodlice habitats with it, following safety rules and protecting the animals (if any);
• in the bathroom, scatter salt in the corners;
• in places where wood lice accumulate, spray a solution of boric acid;
• use specialized chemical industry products;
• Place birch brooms in the corners of the apartment (at night); woodlice will definitely get in there, and in the morning you can get rid of them;

3. If you notice that the plant has been damaged, replant it in new soil, thoroughly washing the root system under running warm water so that the wood lice do not breed again.

Remember! When fighting insects, try to eliminate the cause of their appearance: sources of moisture (possibly outdated plumbing, if wood lice appeared in the bathroom), stale garbage in a bucket, and others.

Products for controlling woodlice of chemical origin

In rare cases, improvised, traditional methods of getting rid of woodlice do not work, then it becomes necessary to turn to chemicals.

These include:

• German bait gel, it is universal;
• Universal product for controlling household pests “Tarax”;
• “Varan” is a universal dichlorvos, also effective for killing moths;
• "Gett"
• "Tetrix";
• "Mole".

Perhaps the store will offer you some other new products, but we mentioned the most common and proven products that appeared a long time ago.

When using any product, follow the instructions in the instructions regarding dosage, otherwise you may harm the environment and plants.

When fighting woodlice, be especially careful if there are children and animals in the apartment!

If the number of individuals in the apartment is large, then when they are destroyed you will have to deal with a not very pleasant sight - their movement around the rooms.

So, we have dealt with the main question: how to get rid of woodlice? Let's now talk about methods to prevent their occurrence.

Preventive measures for the appearance of woodlice

We have already found out where and why wood lice appear, so you know the approximate preventive measures, but let us clarify:

1. In order to prevent woodlice from appearing in your apartment, you first need to observe basic hygiene standards;
2. Do not allow excess moisture to accumulate in the premises, eliminate the cause of its appearance;
3. To relieve yourself of worries about moisture and its indicators, you can resort to dehumidifiers (but be careful not to allow the air to dry out, especially if there are children in the apartment);
4. If you have indoor plants, make sure that moisture and soil particles do not accumulate in the trays - wipe them often;
5. Do not leave dirty kitchen items on counters or in sinks;
6. The trash can must be taken out as it is filled;
7. Make sure that the plumbing is in good working order; you need to get rid of the cause of the moisture leak;
8. If possible, dry clothes on the balcony/street;
9. Avoid the appearance of cracks in the walls;
10. It is important that floors are always kept clean, especially in areas that are difficult to reach.

If all of the above measures for the prevention and control of woodlice do not work, and you do not know how to get rid of woodlice, you can always contact a special insect and pest control service or SES - they will find a remedy that will help get rid of them!

Help from specialists

If you cannot cope with woodlice on your own, we advise you to contact a specialist. This is a sanitary and epidemiological station or organizations that specialize in disinfestation of premises.

The positive aspects of this solution:

Specialists will correctly and thoroughly treat all possible habitats and breeding areas of woodlice. The apartment will be disinfected against woodlice.

Effective and safe means will be used. They are odorless and do not leave marks on furniture. The effect is guaranteed for at least 3 months. If wood lice appear earlier, treatment will be free.

Prevention measures

To prevent woodlice from settling in the house, it is necessary to create conditions that are unacceptable for them and, first of all, to ensure that there is no high humidity. To do this you should:

• Ensure good ventilation in the rooms.
• Dry things outside.
• Dry floor cloths and do not leave them wet on the floor.
• Take out the trash and wash the bin in a timely manner.
• Periodically inspect and treat indoor plants.
• Repair plumbing fixtures in a timely manner.
• Make sure that the hood in the bathroom is working properly.
• If cracks appear on the floor or walls, repair them immediately.
• Throw away spoiled vegetables promptly.

How to get rid of woodlice in a greenhouse?

A greenhouse is a comfortable place for pests to live. When a greenhouse is affected by wood lice, it is better to remove them using traditional methods, since they do not leave harmful components in the air. The following remedies will help get rid of pests:

• salt;
• boric acid;
• a mixture of soda and pepper;

If there are a lot of woodlice, a solution of dry bread kvass (40 g) in 400 ml of hot water is applied to the surface. It is left for 10-12 hours and washed off with water.

Cleaning the substrate of house plants

Infestation of a plant by woodlice can be detected by damage in the lower part of the stem or the base of the leaves. During watering, they crawl out, trying to climb onto the plant.

To remove woodlice from the substrate, place the pot with the plant in water for 5-7 minutes. This time is enough for the pests to get out. After this, they are destroyed mechanically. The procedure is repeated until the wood lice are completely eliminated. In case of massive damage, the substrate will need to be replaced and the roots of the plant should be washed.

If excessive water treatments are contraindicated for the plant, you can use raw potatoes, apples or beer as bait.

Are wood lice dangerous?

Woodlice mostly present only an aesthetic problem to humans. To be fair, it should be noted that the role of these crustaceans in wildlife is assessed positively. These are a kind of recyclers of rotting plant waste, which cause the spread of pathogenic microorganisms into the environment.

A shortage of basic food or an increase in population can cause them to spread to houseplants. These are mainly tropical crops, in containers with which high humidity is constantly maintained. Plants can only be harmed by a large number of crustaceans, during whose vital activity the substrate is compacted and a large area of ​​roots is eaten.

The role of woodlice as carriers of viral and bacterial diseases is also questionable. This is due to the lack of direct contact with humans and their food. They do not bite, so they cannot cause mechanical damage to humans.

As the population increases, woodlice can also pose a physical problem, which manifests itself in the spread of dirt pulled from sewer pipes or ventilation shafts. Therefore, if you find crustaceans in your apartment, you need to get rid of them before their number exceeds the permissible limits.

What to do if wood lice appear again

If after treatment a few weeks later you notice arthropods in your home again, then you should contact professional exterminators. Disinsection service specialists know how to get rid of woodlice forever. First, they determine their habitats in the house and the routes of entry into the home. And the use of special disinfection techniques allows insecticides to penetrate into the smallest crevices, which guarantees the complete destruction of insects.

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Chemical control methods

These insects can be poisoned using any type of dichlorvos. Of course, you will have to leave the room for several hours and thoroughly ventilate it after treatment, but the result is worth it. Woodlice die completely in just 2-4 hours. Fumigators and other chemicals will also be effective.

To get rid of woodlice thoroughly, you can use the services of special services that deal with the destruction of insects. Service employees today use gentle drugs that are safe for people and pets, but merciless against insects.

In the process of exterminating woodlice, cold or hot fog technology and specialized compounds are used.