{"id":1819,"date":"2017-09-28T21:29:24","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T21:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/?page_id=1819\/"},"modified":"2024-11-20T11:44:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T16:44:44","slug":"woodlouse-extermination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/insects-pests\/woodlouse-extermination\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodlouse Extermination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505928547434{background-image: url(https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/top-cloportes.jpg?id=982) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;BackGroundImageScale&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Service_Title&#8221;]\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"Service_HugeText\">WOODLOUSE<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"Contact_Bigger_Paragraph White_Text\">EXTERMINATION<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/contact-us\/\"><button class=\"Button_Style_Blue Button_Centered\" type=\"button\">CONTACT US<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text Centered_Text MainTitle_Margin&#8221;]\n<h1>Woodlouse identification and treatment<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Paragraph_Text Centered_Text&#8221;]The woodlouse, also called \u201c<strong>sow bug<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>wood bug<\/strong>\u201d, is likely a regular visitor in your garden and on your deck. And although the presence of woodlice may be disturbing if they make their way into your basement, it\u2019s not necessary to use pesticides to get rid of them.<\/p>\n<p>The real problem with having <strong>woodlice in the house<\/strong> is that it\u2019s usually the sign of an unwelcome <strong>humidity problem<\/strong>. They can\u2019t survive in dry conditions, so by fixing the situation at the source, you should be able to say goodbye to these nuisance bugs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1500061025861{background-color: #e0e0e0 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text&#8221;]\n<h2>But wait: Is this bug really a bug?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Because it looks like an insect in many respects, we often think of the woodlouse as a bug. In fact, it\u2019s <strong>a crustacean, of the order Oniscedea<\/strong>, and it\u2019s the only crustacean that doesn\u2019t live in water. This explains its inclination to thrive in damp environments around your house and yard.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In Quebec, there are about 150 species, while there are about 3,500 different woodlouse species around the world. Some of them roll into a tight ball when threatened, which is why people sometimes also call them \u201c<strong>pill bugs<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; equal_columns=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;Service_Col_Padding Service_Text_Margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Description<\/h2>\n<p>The woodlouse measures between 10 and 15 mm and is equipped with seven pairs of legs. It has a segmented grey, black or brown exoskeleton. These plates fit together in a way that offers the crustacean greater flexibility of movement than its water-bound and harder-shelled cousins, the shrimp and lobster.<\/p>\n<p>Young woodlice are hatched in batches of about 24 to 28, after being carried in the mother\u2019s marsupial-like incubator pouch for about a month. The whitish offspring emerge with only six pairs of legs; the seventh pair usually appears at the first moult.<\/p>\n<p>Woodlice have a life span of about 2 to 3 years and can reproduce from the age of 3 months.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;Service_Col_Padding Service_Text_Margin bg-light-grey&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Where you\u2019ll find woodlice<\/h2>\n<p>Like many insects, woodlice that get into a house look for the darkest, most damp nooks and crannies. Consequently, you\u2019ll most often find them in basements or unfinished cellars.<\/p>\n<p>Outside the house, wood bugs hide in places where daylight can\u2019t reach them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Under dead leaves and wood<\/li>\n<li>In fungi and mold<\/li>\n<li>In decaying organic matter<\/li>\n<li>In house foundations<\/li>\n<li>Under and between rocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Their presence in the garden can even be beneficial. As they eat dead leaves and decayed wood, they are effectively composting these organic materials and increasing soil fertility.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, they can also feed on any fruits and vegetables you may be growing in moist soil. When you think of a woodlouse munching away on your strawberries, squash and pumpkins, the urge to look at <strong>woodlice extermination<\/strong> becomes real.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bg-blue row-padding&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;SubTitle_Paragraph_Text White_Text&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can rest assured, though, that these intruders aren\u2019t dangerous; they don\u2019t bite and they rarely carry harmful diseases.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; equal_columns=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-padding&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">A few words about woodlice extermination<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re noticing an unsettling number of these tiny crustaceans, the first thing you need to do is improve the humidity levels in your house. There\u2019s no such thing as a <strong>woodlouse insecticide<\/strong>, and even if you use powders or sprays intended for other insects, the woodlice will just come back if you don\u2019t fix your humidity problem.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]The best way to start is to do a thorough inspection of the interior and exterior of your home. A simple dehumidifier in the basement is sometimes enough to solve the problem.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a water leak or you find decaying wood in your house, act quickly to rectify the situation\u2014if you don\u2019t, other damp-loving pests such as <a href=\"\/en\/insects-pests\/carpenter-ant-extermination\/\">carpenter ants<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/insects-pests\/centipede-extermination\/\">centipedes<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/insects-pests\/silverfish-extermination\/\">silverfish<\/a> will soon appear.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;highlight-black&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Be careful! Mould can also develop in damp areas, putting you and your family at risk for respiratory problems.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-padding bg-dark-grey&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Prevention advice<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can prevent moisture problems around and inside the house by:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<li>Making sure your land drains properly (no standing water near house foundations)<\/li>\n<li>Removing any dead wood and leaves or other decaying organic matter laying around the house<\/li>\n<li>Trimming shrubs growing near outside walls to ensure better air circulation<\/li>\n<li>Filling holes and small cracks in foundations<\/li>\n<li>Inspecting firewood before bringing it into the house<\/li>\n<li>Using a dehumidifier in the basement in the summer to keep the relative humidity below 60%<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring the optimal operation of your ventilation and heating systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Following these few simple guidelines is usually enough to solve a <strong>woodlouse infestation<\/strong>. However, if the problem just won\u2019t go away, <a href=\"\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact<\/a> Elite Pest Control.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505927041214{background-color: #0055c5 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-call&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;SubTitle_Paragraph_Text White_Text&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our extermination professionals are licensed with the R\u00e9gie du B\u00e2timent du Qu\u00e9bec, which means we can carry out pest-prevention work on your home, including <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/rodent-proof-caulking\/\">sealing all openings and cracks<\/a> that let in undesirable insects.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505928547434{background-image: url(https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/top-cloportes.jpg?id=982) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;BackGroundImageScale&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Service_Title&#8221;] WOODLOUSE EXTERMINATION CONTACT US [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text Centered_Text MainTitle_Margin&#8221;] Woodlouse identification and treatment [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Paragraph_Text Centered_Text&#8221;]The woodlouse, also called \u201csow bug\u201d or \u201cwood bug\u201d, is likely a regular visitor in your garden and on your deck. 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