Sow bugs
Give us a call today: 215-346-7160Homeowners can easily get confused and mix pillbugs and sowbugs together in the same category. But contrary to what you might expect, they’re very different! Sowbugs are similar to pillbugs in the sense that they’re isopods and feed off decaying plant matter, seeds, fruits, and other material that might be found in your home. Where they differ is in how they look and move since sowbugs don’t roll up into little balls.
Sowbug pests in your home often indicate an extensive moisture problem that needs to be taken care of which is why it’s so important that you work with a team of licensed, professional pest control experts who can identify them and remove them safely. Carney All Seasons will even provide you with a consultation to figure out whether there’s further work that needs to be done in your home.
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What Exactly Are Sowbugs?
Sowbugs might have a creepy crawly appearance, but they’re completely harmless to humans. This doesn’t mean they should be allowed to live in your home, though, since they often coalesce in dark, damp environments–like the kind you’d find under a rock or a rotting log. This is where sowbugs can actually be helpful.
Sowbugs point to a moisture problem in your home since they can only survive in moist, damp environments that usually turn into a haven for mold. If you’ve got an excess of sowbugs in your home, they might be trying to tell you that your home is very damp and a breeding ground for mold! We might as well listen to them and help to identify the problem before we remove them from your home entirely.
Removing Sowbugs
A pest control professional can help eliminate sowbugs from your home by using a strategic, multi-step approach to target the infestation at its source.
1. Inspection and Identification
The first step a pest control professional takes is conducting a thorough inspection of your home. We will look for areas with excess moisture such as around leaky pipes, in basements, or near foundation cracks.
2. Sealing Entry Points
Once entry points are identified, our pest control specialists will seal any cracks, gaps, or crevices in your home’s foundation, around doors, or near windows to prevent sowbugs from coming inside.
3. Moisture Control
Since sowbugs rely on moisture to survive, controlling humidity levels is crucial for eliminating them. Pest control professionals often recommend addressing moisture issues by fixing leaky pipes, improving ventilation in damp areas like basements and crawl spaces, and using dehumidifiers where necessary.
4. Targeted Insecticide Application
In areas where sowbugs are most active, pest control experts may apply targeted insecticides or dust treatments.
5. Ongoing Prevention and Monitoring
To prevent future infestations, pest control professionals may provide tips on reducing moisture around your home and maintaining proper landscaping.
