Perhaps all of us had to observe this unpleasant insect. Someone in the bathroom, someone in the toilet, someone in the country house. The scientific name for wood lice is silverfish. They are relatives of shrimp and lobster, although this seems incredible. Unlike their relatives, woodlice adapted to life not in water, but on land, just in its wetter corners. The current tap, the increased humidity in the bathroom, and even a pile of damp old laundry can be a great habitat for wood lice. However, despite such unpleasant external data, the insect will not cause any harm to humans.
What does wood lice like?This insect, as mentioned above, is not indifferent to moisture. Dry air is deadly for wood lice.
They prefer to lead their existence in the dark. That is why a sharp click of the switch makes them scatter in different directions. They try to get into any available slots as soon as possible.
The creature’s favorite food is detritus, in other words, garbage. Mokrit can be found in the bin, which for a long time could not stand. Do not cause disgust at the silverfish and dust accumulated in the corners.
How to get rid of wood lice?
The first measures to combat these insects are dryness. Repair taps, check the hood, after taking the bath, leave the door open to dry the room. It will become dry - the woodlice will leave. The amazing thing is moisture absorbers. They are sold in stores at a ridiculous price, but the effect is one hundred percent.
Wood louse is an insect that does not tolerate the smell of boric acid. You can buy it at the pharmacy and spray the corners, baseboards in the toilet and in the bathroom. Boric acid will not cause any harm to humans, but is detrimental to many types of insects.
Also, wood lice are an insect that does not tolerate the smell of red pepper, tobacco and soda ash. Dissolve these ingredients in water, pour into a spray bottle and spray all corners and hot spots. After this, you need to wait a third day and wash the treated area with bleach.
There is one more poison that wood lice are afraid of. The insect will definitely leave your house after such a reprisal. Take one hundred grams of alum and dissolve in a half-liter jar of warm water, mix vigorously. Now spray the contents in places where insects have accumulated.
Strongly do not want your regular guest to be a wood louse (insect)? How to get rid of it quickly and effectively? Just poison. Pour quicklime into a basin or bucket, pour some water and leave the room. Doors and windows are important to close tightly. In three days, all pests will be dead.
Woodlouse (an insect whose photo you see), like all other
domestic pests, is afraid of special chemicals. For example, Tarax is quite effective in dealing with most uninvited guests. You can buy it on the domestic market or at a veterinary pharmacy for just 90 rubles.
The appearance of insects in the bathroom primarily indicates the wrong microclimate of the premises. In clean and dry homes, the appearance of wood lice is almost impossible. Even if they come by ventilation from their neighbors, they won’t stay for long!