Why do tiny grey-white insects appear on the window frame of a Pudsey bedroom in a damp spell? Usually mould is growing somewhere close by.
Pudsey sits between Leeds and Bradford, and its old mill-town stone terraces behave very differently from the inter-war and post-war estates around them. Solid stone walls stay cold in winter, so warm indoor air condenses on them and mould can creep behind furniture. Booklice, which feed on that mould, then show up on sills, in wardrobes and around the skirting. Our first job is working out which wall or room is supplying the damp.
On the estates the cause is often more ordinary. A bathroom without a working extractor, washing dried indoors, or a cupboard packed tight against an outside wall can all hold enough moisture. We treat the infested areas, tell you what looks to be feeding the problem, and suggest sensible changes such as moving boxes off the wall. No call-out charges apply, and same-day appointments are available.
They do not bite people or spread disease, and they mostly feed on mould and microscopic fungi. They can spoil stored food, damp paper and book bindings, and their presence is a warning of excess moisture. Dealing with the damp matters as much as the insects themselves.
It depends on the property, how far the damp and mould have spread and how quickly conditions improve. Many cases need a treatment visit and a check afterwards to confirm the insects have gone. We can explain the likely plan once we have seen the rooms involved.
Booklice Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Pudsey
Booklice are tiny, pale and easy to miss until they appear in numbers. Here is how to recognise them and tell them apart from other small insects.
Read the advice →Booklice rely on damp, so sprays on their own seldom solve the problem. This guide shows what to do first and when treatment adds value.
Read the advice →Booklice treatment is priced according to the property and the cause. This page explains what affects a quote and why a survey comes first.
Read the advice →Booklice are harmless to people but they point to a damp problem. Here are the signs, what they can spoil and why they are worth taking seriously.
Read the advice →Booklice need damp and mould to survive, so prevention comes down to humidity. These steps help to keep your rooms uninviting.
Read the advice →Many booklice problems can be handled at home, but not all. This guide explains where DIY helps, where it stops and what to look for in a contractor.
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Most visits follow the same pattern, starting with the damp and finishing with a clear plan for the room.
Read the walk-through →Thanks to everyone involved from initial phone call to job completion. Prompt service, polite and job completed within 1/2 hour. Would definitely use you again if ever needed. Thanks once again Bev GreenwoodBev Greenwood11 September 2018
Prompt,pleasant and knowledgeable staff member carried out the removal of 3 wasp infestation in 3 adjoining properties. He explained every step of the process. Very good value compaired to other quotes. JanetJanet Walsh11 September 2018
All fleas gone, good advise on petsBrian W15 October 2018
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will come back to you. There are no call-out charges and surveys are free for homes and businesses.
