When insects are found in the apartment, the only desire that arises in this case is to get rid of them as quickly as possible and preferably forever. These uninvited guests may appear even in the cleanest apartment, but whatever the reason for their appearance, their presence is unpleasant.
There are creatures that live in the bathroom. Because the warm and humid environment and water in the public domain, characteristic of this room, are excellent incentives for the development of various parasites.
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One of those creatures that prefer a humid climate is wood lice. You can see them if you suddenly look into a humid dark room, as they lead a nocturnal lifestyle. White louse is sometimes during molting. Usually this crustacean (which, incidentally, is mistakenly considered by many to be an insect) has a gray or brown color.
If the room is damp and warm, then this white "insect" in the bathroom will settle quickly and for a long time. Convenient conditions for life and development - this is the main reason why uninvited guests will choose this place in the apartment. Most often they settle in places of moisture accumulation: in pipes, as well as where moisture concentration occurs or wet floor rags and rugs are stored.
Many, seeing these creatures, experience a sense of fear and disgust. By the way, not in vain, because they can transmit infections that are harmful to animals and humans. Therefore, noticing a white insect in the bathroom, it is difficult to experience positive emotions.
Silverfish
But silverfish for people will not do any harm, but for wallpaper it is dangerous. The insect lives in damp and dark places. Its nutrition is made up of plant substances that contain starch and polysaccharides.
A silverfish is chosen outside its home with the aim of obtaining food for itself. And looking for him in places that are similar in microclimate to her home.
It’s easy to recognize the named white insect in the bathroom. What does it look like? His body is elongated white, there are long front and rear forked antennae. But, by the way, the silverfish becomes white after the third molt. Before that, it is dark.
How to bring insects
If you noticed a silverfish in the bathroom, how to get rid of it right away, so that in the future the problem does not become global? It is believed that insects are very difficult to remove. But it is still possible.
For this, forced ventilation in the bathroom can help you . With it, it will be possible to regulate the level of humidity, as a result of which intruders will be more difficult to be without the necessary conditions.
Comfortable living temperature for silverfish 21-27 ° C. Therefore, it is necessary to lower the temperature in the apartment. This can be done by airing.
In this case, all inaccessible places should be cleaned of dust, and moist corners and other moist areas should be thoroughly drained. In addition, you should clean the apartment with chlorine-containing substances - to ensure disinfection.
Ventilation
The most effective insect repellent in the bathroom, as we have already said, is forced ventilation. It allows you to reduce the level of humidity. To install it, you need to select the type of fan.
In order to serve both the bathroom and the toilet at the same time, you can mount a duct fan in the attic duct in the attic. Such a device is best used for installation in a private house. Depending on the volume of premises and the number of people living, you need to calculate the power of the device, which is necessary for the entire building.
If installation was required in the apartment, then difficulties may arise here. To install a duct fan, you need to hide the ventilation ducts in the suspended ceiling or mount the duct, which can harm the appearance of the home. Therefore, another device is used here - an axial fan.
With its help, the problem of poor ventilation in one room, for example, in the bathroom, is solved, and then a second device is installed, but in the toilet. Fixation is carried out in the exhaust hole. Therefore, it is necessary to take its measurements in advance. Then look for the necessary fan in the store.
Additional ventilation is the most effective insect repellent. Incidentally, high humidity damages furniture and repairs just done. If the humidity level is high, wallpaper falls off, which must be glued all the time. Fungus and mold are also frequent guests in a humid room. Moreover, they not only spoil the appearance, but also can harm human health.
Traps
But there are other insect control methods in the bathroom. These can be traps and baits:
- If you place wet birch brooms in the corners and leave it overnight, then in the morning you will notice that small insects are trapped . Brooms are best burned.
- The glass jar should be wrapped with paper or tape so that the silverfish is easier to get inside. On a rough surface, it will easily get there, but it will not be able to get out.
- Leave the roll of paper moistened with water in the bathtub overnight and discard or burn it the next morning without even unrolling.
Pest control
Chemicals are no worse than improvised traps, and insects get rid of them in a month. Pest control is carried out not only in the bathroom, but throughout the apartment. You need to do it every week. But do not forget to use a mask or respirator to protect the respiratory system. Hands should be worn with gloves. It will be necessary to process all corners, sinks and inaccessible places, especially those where humidity is very high.
Folk methods
Folk remedies can also help get rid of uninvited guests:
- A food powder called Diatomite will kill crawling insects if they handle cracks and crevices in the walls, on the floor and between tiles, as well as skirting boards throughout the apartment.
- Zest shavings are great for getting rid of insects. The smell is pleasant only for humans, but for the insect it is sharp. Therefore, in all cracks and places of their accumulation, it is necessary to scatter the zest and after 5 days to update.
- The smell of cloves is also unpleasant for silverfish. Therefore, you can sprinkle spices in a cabinet in the kitchen. And the aroma is pleasant, and the pests will go away.
- Boric acid will help you out too. It sprinkles on pipelines and around sinks. A solution of this acid can be applied to the surface of the pipes.
Such methods will also help in the fight against the eradication of wood lice. Like silverfish, wood lice love moisture. Therefore, the above methods will help part with them.
If there are objects in the room where silverfish and wood lice live, for example, a cabinet for a bathroom, then you need to carefully examine it. It is necessary to check that humidity does not accumulate there, so as not to increase the area for insects.
If this has already happened, and they are still flooded with a cabinet for the bathroom, then it should be thoroughly dried and rendered. Then re-fill.
Small conclusion
Now it’s clear what to do if a wood louse or silverfish has settled in the bathroom. How to get rid of them? There are many methods and techniques. You just need to choose the most comfortable one that is right for you.
But do not forget about one thing: if an unpleasant white insect has disappeared in the bathroom, it can come back very soon, just make living conditions comfortable for it. Moreover, silverfish breeds very quickly. Therefore, having noticed at least one creature described in the article, it is necessary to immediately take measures for their extermination.