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Find out how Nengduojie’s Specialised Flying Insect Control Programme effectively manages flying insect populations during peak seasons
Crawling insect infestations are among the most common pest problems. Not only do they contaminate raw materials, lead to customer complaints and adversely affect the working environment, but they can also seriously damage a brand’s reputation, hinder audits and result in financial losses.
In fact, the number of live insects visible on the surface is merely the tip of the iceberg; many more are hidden within the lawn’s soil layer. Without timely control measures or effective treatment of breeding sites, an infestation is highly likely to occur. This would result in a wider scope of pest damage, higher control costs and more severe losses.
Nengduojie Specialised Pest Control Programme for Crawling Insects
Rentokil Gold Spray Treatment
Kills and prevents adult crawling insects from invading pavements and indoor areas, effectively controlling their population on pavements. Combining this with soil treatment yields even more significant results.
Rentokil Soil Treatment
Targets breeding grounds of crawling insects, killing and controlling eggs and larvae to effectively manage their population.
Understanding Common Web Scrapers
Millipedes
Physical characteristics: Two pairs of legs per segment; body length 7–50 mm.
Habits:
- They live on and feed on decaying plant matter; a small number are predatory or scavengers.
- They prefer damp, shaded environments and are generally found on the surface of lawns, beneath clods of earth or stones, or in cracks in the soil.
- They remain hidden during the day and are active and cause damage at night.
Woodlice
Physical characteristics: 5–15 mm long; greyish-brown; distinctly flattened from side to side.
Habits:
- Prefer dark, damp environments; typically found beneath rotten wood, decaying leaves and rocks, though they may occasionally be found inside houses or gardens.
- They are nocturnal, exhibiting negative phototaxis and the ability to feign death. Their lifespan is approximately two years. It is impossible to eradicate them completely. When startled, they curl up into a ball.
Soil Beetles
Habits:
- Soil beetles are a common garden pest, exhibiting behaviour such as feigning death and being attracted to light. Adults overwinter in the soil, in cracks in the ground, and under dead branches and fallen leaves, emerging from the ground between late March and early April. Excessive rainfall combined with prolonged high temperatures accelerates their reproduction.
- They typically congregate around building foundations, pipes, and cracks in walls and floors, and can invade indoor spaces through any gaps in the structure.
Tips for Pest Control
- Keep your home tidy and dry to prevent pests from finding a damp, dark habitat.
- Regularly clear standing water from around plants and dispose of organic matter to avoid attracting pests.
- Regularly clear vegetation around the building.
If you are experiencing problems with creepy-crawlies, contact Nengduojie. Our service technicians will provide an on-site inspection and tailor a pest control plan to your needs, ensuring you are free from these pests. For further information, please call 400 820 8770 or contact us online today.