Sow Bug Pest Control in Tennessee
Pest Solutions for Sow Bugs
Seeing sow bugs around your home or business can be a sign of both indoor and outdoor conditions that sustain them. Frequently found hiding under piles of mulch, leaves, compost, and wood, this woodlouse is happy to feed on any decaying organic materials lying around your yard.
Unfortunately, sow bugs also won’t hesitate to enter buildings under doors and through gaps in the foundation and make their way to humid spaces like the basement, garage, laundry room, or crawl space. In the circumstance that this bug is pestering you around the house and making you feel well outnumbered, U.S. Pest Protection is here to offer effective pest control for sow bugs in Tennessee.
How We Inspect and Treat for Sow Bugs
Our expert technicians prioritize proactive action and holistic pest management practices to ensure we’re taking the best approach to your home’s sow bug problem. First, we perform a thorough inspection of the inside and outside of your building for pest activity. We’ll make note of any potential pest entry points and conducive conditions around the premises.Our inspection process includes:
- Examining exterior foundation for cracks and entry points
- Checking moisture-prone areas inside the home
- Identifying conducive conditions in your yard
- Looking for signs of active sow bug populations
- Assessing crawl spaces and basements for humidity issues
At U.S. Pest, our pest solutions for sow bugs avoid treating with product application inside the home unless absolutely necessary. Therefore—and due to the nature and habitat of this pest—our methods for eliminating sow bugs will focus on controlling conditions on the exterior of your home or business.
Moisture Prevention and Crawl Space Services
Many sow bugs gain access to houses through cracks and crevices in the foundation or crawl space. They’re attracted to dark and damp environments, as well, making proper ventilation in basements and crawl spaces especially important to eliminate excess moisture. Make sure crawl space vents are open to allow airflow and that there’s a functioning door at the entrance to keep sow bugs out.
Our crawl space solutions include:
- Humidity and moisture control systems
- Proper ventilation installation and maintenance
- Foundation crack sealing and repair
- Insulation improvements for climate control
- Vapor barrier installation to prevent moisture issues
Offering a full range of crawl space services and solutions, U.S. Pest is equipped to improve the state of your crawl space if it or other areas under your home are attracting sow bugs inside. From humidity and moisture control to insulation and draft protection, our services not only help maintain overall the structural integrity of your home but also ensure unwelcome bugs and excessive moisture are kept out.
Schedule Your Free Sow Bug Inspection with U.S. Pest
Prevention is crucial when it comes to managing sow bugs in Tennessee. If you have pests traveling inside, you’ll want to get any cracks and entry points closed off as quickly as possible. Once you suspect you have a sow bug problem, don’t wait to address it until it’s an infestation; count on the professionals at U.S. Pest Protection to develop a sow bug control strategy for you. Reclaim your domain and schedule a free pest control inspection today.
Benefits of professional sow bug control:
- Expert identification of entry points and conditions that attract sow bugs
- Customized treatment plan specific to your property
- Preventative strategies to keep pests from returning
- Eco-friendly approaches that protect your family and pets
- Long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes
