6 Ways to Get Rid of Booklice

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Are tiny brown, yellow or cream-colored insects infesting areas of your home that include drains and faucets? If you spot these creatures lurking in the damp, you are most likely experiencing a booklice infestation.

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Have a Booklice Infestation on hand???

… try these 6 tips

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6 Ways to Get Rid of Booklice 1 Check High Humidity Areas for Signs of

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There are some places in your home that booklice will love. For instance, they will reside beneath wallpaper, in basements, beneath leaking pipes in your bathroom or kitchen. Check these areas to verify where the source of the infestation is. Once you’ve spotted all the areas in your home where booklice reside, you can begin the eradication process.

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6 Ways to Get Rid of Booklice 2 Improve Ventilation

Poor ventilation can be one of the main reasons your home attracts psocids. To get rid of these pests, simply improve ventilation. Open doors and windows to give moisture a chance to escape. This will also reduce the chances of fungi or mold growing within your home as they do not thrive in areas that where good ventilation is present.

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6 Ways to Get Rid of Booklice 3 Discard Food Containing Mold

Booklice will find mold wherever it happens to be. That includes your cereal! To reduce the likelihood of these insects infesting your home, check your pantry and other areas where food is stored for signs of mold. Where moldy food is present, remove it at once! Put extra attention on foods such as cereal. Also ensure that the remaining food is kept dry to prevent further infestation.

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6 Ways to Get Rid of Booklice 4 Fix Leaking Water Pipes

Leaks are an issue in home maintenance that should be prevented at all costs as they result in water waste as well as increase the likelihood of bug invasion. But when a leak does take place, be sure to fix it as soon as possible. Inspect pipes and facets regularly for signs of leakage then fix the pipes to get rid of booklice.

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6 Ways to Get Rid of Booklice 5 Dry Out Furniture or Rugs

Wet furniture items or rugs attract booklice. To get rid of them put these items out in the sun to dry. When the moisture level is reduced, mold or mildew will also die leaving the booklice without a food source.

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6 Ways to Get Rid of Booklice 6 Use a Dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers are another great way to control and reduce humidity levels in your home! Get rid of booklice for good by using a dehumidifier in places that are likely to have the highest humidity such as your basement.

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