We have a persistent problem with woodlice in our house. Any solutions gratefully received!
2006-10-03 07:44:06 · 13 answers · asked by John Maynard Keynes 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use a very small cattle grid.
2006-10-03 07:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to keep areas immediately outside the house free of areas where they would like to live. Those boys don't like long journeys!
A liberal spraying of insecticide - one that includes woodlice on it's list of victims. You may need to repeat this a couple of times.
We still get the odd one, every couple of months or so, but they must be woodlice fugitives as they are out on their own in the middle of the floor trying to make a run for somewhere.
2006-10-04 02:46:48 · answer #2 · answered by advent m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHEMICAL WEAPONS !
Use insect repelent/killer powder liberally around the the entire perimeter of you house. Add extra powder near any floor level venting grills etc. "Vapona" insect powder is excellent and be purchased from sainsburys.
CONSIDER A SURVEY or DIY
You may also want to consider a basic inspection from a wood-preservation company that specialises in woodworm/insect problems as they may be able to identify a particularly suceptibale area of your house. Perhaps you could do your own by looking for any damp areas where timber in your premises has become wet ,as I believe woodlice thrive in such conditions. Also look out for any porus scrap wood e.g. chipboard that may have been discarded under the floor boards or outside but near to your property as this encourages the little blighters!
Good luck.
p.s. if you start itching, then I think you will have to declare war !!
2006-10-06 03:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by Daredevil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Woodlice love damp places so get rid of them by Sprinkling talcum powder around your house and also just inside doors.
2006-10-04 09:26:07 · answer #4 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There must be damp in your house, because woodlice like damp wood
The old answer:
If you want to get rid of IT, get rid of where IT lives
Track down the source of the dampness and eliminate it, and the visitors will leave.
2006-10-04 23:19:20 · answer #5 · answered by Graham B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say this, but woodlice like decaying vegetable matter, their presence suggests you have a damp and possibly a rot problem somewhere, don't shoot the messenger!
2006-10-03 08:04:10 · answer #6 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will desire to attempt speaking on your mom approximately her hoarding inclinations or, extra valuable yet, urge her to get expert counseling. a great style of sparkling nutrition could be effectively stored: vegetables could be decrease up, gently steamed, sealed in marked (date) freezer luggage & put in the deep freeze; some culmination (berries especially) could be frozen entire or pureed; meats could be frozen at recent on return from the keep or made into countless dishes (like spaghetti sauce, chili, meat loaf) that are then frozen. in the journey that your mom buys a great style of canned & jarred products, make constructive those with the longest expiration date are interior the back of the cabinet. particularly wilting vegetables could be made into scrumptious, nutritious soups, placed into (marked) packing containers and likewise frozen. you additionally can inspire your mom to make up a weekly menu (breakfast, lunch AND dinner besides as snacks) and purchase in accordance to that -- and basically that, taking revenues and seasonal specials under consideration. ultimately, what you do not/ would be unable to consume could be composted (different than for meats & maximum dairy products). Compost will become an exceptionally wealthy mulch which you will at last unfold around the backyard to nourish your vegetation.
2016-10-15 11:41:25 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well because your house is old some of it is made of wood which thats why its attracting woodlice you could try find some spray or something
2006-10-03 07:47:42 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone told me they climb up the drains! Makes sense becuse we get loads of them in our kitchen & bathroom but nowhere else (and I'm sure we've got damp elsewhere but no wood-lice!)
I'm going to try keeping the plugs in the sinks to see if that stops them-desperate or what!?
2006-10-05 05:57:18 · answer #9 · answered by Lizziejayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have the same problem with our old house...no foundations as such that's the problem. I will keep my eyes glued to the spot for any answers that maybe of help. Thank you for asking this question.
2006-10-03 07:47:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a trail of damp leaves and rotting wood to your neighbours house.
2006-10-03 08:01:12 · answer #11 · answered by letem haveit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋