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how do you get rid of pill bugs in the
house
also called potato bugs and wood lice
pill bugs are not insects but isopods
and a type of terrestrial crustacean
though they most frequently inhabit damp
outdoor spaces these creatures sometimes
find their way into homes where they can
become a nuisance pill bugs are not
harmful to humans or pets but they can
multiply quickly if they find a dark
damp indoor location they like if you
find yourself with a bell bug problem do
not worry there are many ways to get rid
of these pests things you will need
concrete blocks are firewood rack
caulking drainage your ventilation
system vacuum glue traps outdoor
pesticide spray remove any potential
pillbug habitats from the area directly
surrounding your home clear away any
ground clutter next to your home such as
piles of brush or firewood and try to
keep plant beds from becoming too damp
stack firewood on concrete blocks are on
a metal firewood rack seal any cracks
and doorways window sills and foundation
fence with caulking to prevent pill bugs
from entering the house clean out damp
cluttered spaces in your basement and
garage in order to make these spaces
less appealing to pill bugs install
drainage or ventilation systems if
necessary to keep these spaces dry
something as simple as running a fan to
facilitate air movement can
significantly reduce the dampness of a
cellar or basement remove any existing
pill bugs from the house using a vacuum
or by selling glue traps in the corners
of the affected rooms Spray around the
perimeter and foundation of your home
using an outdoor pesticide this step is
only necessary if you have a significant
number of pill bugs entering your home
sealing doorways and window sills is
generally enough to control minor
problems
tips warnings indoor pesticides are not
recommended for pill bug control because
not only can they be hazardous to
children and pets
but they are generally ineffective
exclusion methods are much more
effective in controlling pill bugs
indoors
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