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Most people are not familiar with what booklice or how this tiny insects look like. They are many type of booklice species. Head lice and true lice are commonly villain to attacks and infect scalp and hairs. Booklice does not bite human or animals and is name as such because it usually seen among old books.
Booklice feed on the starchy materials that is typically use for book binding. They also like to feeding on insect fragments, mold and fungi. They like places with high humidity. As the high moisture allows the mold and mildew to grow faster and feeding on mold gets easier.
A booklice lifecycle will take 110 days from egg to adult. They are tiny and can grow into half an inch in length and is usually flatly shape. Plenty of pest control companies and ways to prevent them exist. Ultimatelyย Innovativeย Pest Control Servicesย is the best booklice control in Singapore to rid of book lice problems permanently.
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Basic Booklice Control Tips
Although book lice do not necessarily cause any harm but a large infestation can even contribute to allergies. They can also be annoying and cause inconvenience. Fortunately, there are preventive measures you can take to avoid it from happening. For example:
Reduce Moisture
Book lice thrive in areas with high moisture. Proper ventilation in areas like bathroom and basement to reduce the humidity can do the trick. Start fixing moisture problems around the home with a proper ventilation.
Check For Leakage
Repair leaking pipes that can contribute to damp conditions. Lower the humidity level at home using your air conditioner or a dehumidifier to avoid their development. Cracks and crevices are crawl spaces under plants on opening windows. These areas are potential food sources for them if mould starts growing.
Book Storage
Storing book properly by keeping them away from the ground at home or office. You can also buy items that can help absorb moisture like silica and diatomaceous earth. People commonly see booklice on wall shelves as they reach for food sources. You should place storage of food and books in plastic containers instead of carton boxes.
Clean Up
Dispose of old books and all moldy articles and wipe the shelves and cabinet regularly. Remove clutter paper products that you do not need such as old newspaper, cardboard, and empty carton boxes.
First Try These Remedies
Do-It-Yourself Booklice Control Remedy
New houses are not the only places that face booklice problems. They are so tiny and can live anywhere from barks feeding on mosses to damp woods in the outdoors. Making your premises as unattractive as possible is crucial to fend off this tiny pest. Primarily by eliminating the moisture level in where they thrive and the molds which they feed.
These are methods available to eliminate a booklice infestation in your property:
Removing Infested Items
Get rid of booklice by throwing away or freeze infested items for a day or two, unless they are valuable. Reduce their food source by cleaning throughly with enzymes, regularly clean the areas to free of molds and mildew.
Buy A Dehumidifier
They require moisture for survival and so installing a dehumidifier to remove moisture can kill them. Recommended to use a dehumidifier or air conditioner to keep your propertyโs humidity under 50 percent. The fans can also help to increase the air movement and flow.
Talcum Powder
Talcum powder is a great natural way to dry out areas, ensure that you avoid pets from encountering it. Sprinkling talcum powder around potted plants, old books, and papers but avoid using it around food areas. They dislike talcum powder and this method will quickly rid them away.
Soapy Water Wipe
Mix water and dish detergent for a simple booklice Control. Use this solution to sponge and clean your bookshelves, cupboards and the most invaded areas. After it dries, wipe with warm water until no soap traces remain.
These do-it-yourself home remedies are handy if the booklice problem is not severe. The best booklice control company in Singapore is still Innovative Pest Control. Getting a professional pest control to solve your pest problem is a wisest choice for long term solution.
Steps To Solve Your Booklice Problem
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Inspection & Identification
The biggest part of our work involves conducting a thorough inspection in your premise. This will allow us to identify any current pest infestation or potential pest issue that you might face. The inspection is conduct either by:
- Visual Inspection
- Thermal Imaging Inspection
2
Application
Booklice Misting treatment is a residual spray treatment that enables a wide coverage of surface areas. When they start moving on the sprayed surfaces, the treatment takes effect upon contact.
- Booklice Misting
3
Reporting
Our thorough report will include:
Hardcopy
- We will provide a hard copy of the pest report and follow-up schedule at the end of the session.
Softcopy
- We will email an e-report that indicates work can resume as per normal and the pest issue is effectively solve.
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