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All information in this section of our website is taken from the Pest Fact Sheets which are published on the Harrow County Council website. We would like to thank the Harrow County Council Web Team for their kind permission allowing us to reproduce these fact sheets.
All information in this section of our website is taken from the Pest Fact Sheets which are published on the Harrow County Council website. We would like to thank the Harrow County Council Web Team for their kind permission allowing us to reproduce these fact sheets.
Woodlice
Woodlice are common inhabitants of woodlands and gardens. There are about 35 species of woodlice in Britain.
Habits
Some woodlice come indoors, especially during the cooler autumn and winter weather, and of those, the one most likely to be seen is the common or garden woodlouse (Porceklio scaber). Woodlice in houses are entirely casual visitors, searching usually for some protection from the start of cold weather, and encouraged by the build up of vegetation in pot plants or other suitable places immediately outside the house. Woodlice are not insects but small crustaceans, the same class of animals which includes crabs, lobsters, prawns and crayfish. Most of the crustacea live in water but a few, like woodlice, live on land.
Because of the way they breathe using external gills, they need to live in damp places such as under stones, flower pots and in connection with dead and rotting vegetation.
Habits
Some woodlice come indoors, especially during the cooler autumn and winter weather, and of those, the one most likely to be seen is the common or garden woodlouse (Porceklio scaber). Woodlice in houses are entirely casual visitors, searching usually for some protection from the start of cold weather, and encouraged by the build up of vegetation in pot plants or other suitable places immediately outside the house. Woodlice are not insects but small crustaceans, the same class of animals which includes crabs, lobsters, prawns and crayfish. Most of the crustacea live in water but a few, like woodlice, live on land.
Because of the way they breathe using external gills, they need to live in damp places such as under stones, flower pots and in connection with dead and rotting vegetation.
Life history
After mating, a female woodlouse produces up to 150 eggs, which are held within her body until the young woodlice hatch, when they are released into the environment. Newly hatched woodlice are white and about 2mm long. They moult several times as they grow, reaching full size, about 15mm long, in a year.
Woodlice in houses
Woodlice which occasionally enter houses are casual housesvisitors, usually searching for protection from the onset of cold weather. The build up of vegetation, potted plants etc. near the house, will encourage them. They can cause a small amount of damage to plant leaves by chewing them but do not bite and present no risk to human beings.
Preventative control measures
Control of woodlice indoors can be achieved simply by cleaning the room. Woodlice do not breed indoors. They can be excluded from a room by sealing potential entry points, but take care that you do not cover up air bricks which are built in for under-floor ventilation. Removal of vegetation and rubbish from areas adjacent to the house can also help. Householders should also deal with any damp patches that may occur. Odd woodlice which are found indoors should simply be placed outside.
If you are unable to deal with a common pest problem satisfactorily, then contact Commercial Pest Control London. Our rates are competitive and we will get the job done fast and efficiently. For a professional service call Commercial Pest Control London today on freephone 0800 043 2056After mating, a female woodlouse produces up to 150 eggs, which are held within her body until the young woodlice hatch, when they are released into the environment. Newly hatched woodlice are white and about 2mm long. They moult several times as they grow, reaching full size, about 15mm long, in a year.
Woodlice in houses
Woodlice which occasionally enter houses are casual housesvisitors, usually searching for protection from the onset of cold weather. The build up of vegetation, potted plants etc. near the house, will encourage them. They can cause a small amount of damage to plant leaves by chewing them but do not bite and present no risk to human beings.
Preventative control measures
Control of woodlice indoors can be achieved simply by cleaning the room. Woodlice do not breed indoors. They can be excluded from a room by sealing potential entry points, but take care that you do not cover up air bricks which are built in for under-floor ventilation. Removal of vegetation and rubbish from areas adjacent to the house can also help. Householders should also deal with any damp patches that may occur. Odd woodlice which are found indoors should simply be placed outside.
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