Pest control is almost as old as agriculture. Termites can detect the smallest of gaps to get into a building. Termites can cause immense damage to the building structure as well as many wear items. The termite problem can be overcome by using some simple methods used for termite control. There are many types of termites and each has to be treated with a particular method and using the appropriate termite control chemicals for complete eradication. There are many pest control companies that provide services to homeowners as well as industrial and commercial businesses.
Another insect is the booklice. These are tiny insects and their most important food source is mold and fungus. They grow in dusty, moist and warm places. Booklice are commonly found where there is a lot of paper, such as book stores and libraries. They not only destroy books, but can also be easily transferred to food products such as cereals and grains. Leather, wood and plaster are also some of his favorite places to rest. They spread very quickly and make a new home very easily.
Booklice are wingless and about one to two millimeters long. They have large square heads, chew rather than suck mouthparts, and have medium to long antennae. Most of them are colorless, but some varieties are gray or light brown. They don’t live long. Its shelf life is two to four months.
Book lice, also known as paper lice, do not harm humans, but they do not like them. Since they multiply very quickly, it doesn’t take long for them to make new homes inside cupboards, walls, books, and kitchen cabinets.
It is not very easy to detect book lice, but once detected, there are some simple methods to ensure that they do not enter the house. These are the following:
=> 1. Rooms should be well ventilated.
=> 2. All plumbing work must be well maintained.
=> 3. Any leak must be repaired immediately.
=> 4. All paper and wooden boxes should be kept an inch or two off the floor.
=> 5. Pesticide sprays should be used periodically.
=> 6. Mold and mildew must be removed immediately.
=> 7. All places in the house must be completely disinfected.
To make sure your home or property is free of termites like book lice, pest inspection is essential. Professional and trained staff are better able to eradicate them efficiently. The earlier the treatment is applied, the easier it will be to control the growth of these termites.
