South Kirkby's estates and terraces sit beside open countryside, and the damp, still air in garages and spare rooms is where booklice usually start.
If you have had a quiet summer and the spare room was shut, the first cold week of autumn can reveal what grew in it. In South Kirkby we often hear from households who have opened a wardrobe or a box of keepsakes and found pale insects crawling over clothes tags, photographs or card. The room was damp and closed, so mould appeared, and booklice came with it. It is more common than people think.
Post-war estates and the older terraces have the same weak points, such as cold external walls, little airflow and boxes against walls. We inspect, treat the places where the insects are living and suggest simple changes, such as leaving gaps behind furniture or ventilating before storing things. We offer same-day appointments where we can, with no call-out charges, and we will explain the treatment before it begins.
Washing clothes removes any insects on them, and dry clothes are not a food source. The insects live in the damp environment, so the room and storage still need dealing with. Wash, dry thoroughly and store in a dry place.
You may see a few dying or wandering insects for a short while. A noticeable drop within a couple of weeks is typical, though it depends on the damp. If you are still seeing many after that, tell us and we will recheck.
Booklice Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in South Kirkby
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 →Returned our call promptly, agreed appt at short notice and did a great job on the bee/wasp nest in our bay window. We recommend him.Anne Blackledge18 June 2018
Thankyou for a fantastic service, refreshing change. no more mice at my home in LeedsJohn Burton29 September 2017
I have used Pest control Leeds more than once for my business. Very please with the service and value for money compared to other companies.Sarah Pemberton29 September 2017
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.
