New Jersey Sow Bug Control
Sow bugs mostly live in moist, dark environments. Since they have gills, they only come out at nighttime when there is less evaporation, making it easier to search for food. This makes it necessary for them to stay in areas where the humidity is high, such as under rocks or logs. As omnivores, they scavenge for food, whether from decaying animals or plants. To protect your home or business from sow bugs, you’ll need to learn about their behavior, take steps for snow bug control and find effective treatment options in case an infestation occurs.
Contactless Sow Bug Exterminator and Pest Control Service
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we ensure our clients and staff safety by providing contactless services throughout NJ, PA, DE, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Our entire contactless process makes it easy for our team to be in and out of your property. Our sow bug exterminators thoroughly wash and sanitize their hands and equipment. They also always wear gloves and masks while working to avoid direct contact.
What are Sow Bugs?
Sow bugs are crustaceans that live on land and are approximately ½ inches long. They have three body parts: the head, the thorax and the abdomen. The body’s segmented into seven parts and they have seven pairs of legs, two sets of antennae and two uropods that extend from the abdomen.
How to Identify Sow Bugs
Adult sow bugs are round at the top and flat at the bottom, their segmented body gives them a very armadillo-like appearance. They roll into a “c-shaped” ball when they sense danger. They vary from white to dark gray and may or may not have a pattern.
Adult snow bugs grow to about ½ of an inch in length. Male sow bugs have two long sexual reproductive organs called “copulatory” connected to the abdomen. On the other hand, females have leaf-like structures in some of their legs called “brood pouches.”
What Problems Can Sow Bugs Cause for New Jersey Home and Business Owners?
Sow bugs are a nuisance pest; they are not a danger to people or pets. Usually, houses are too dry for sow bugs to survive. If there are sow bugs in your home, this usually means there’s a considerably huge population outside.
Typically sow bugs live outside in moist, dark places like in potted plants, under landscaping timbers and leaf piles. They often end up inside homes and structures by accident. If sow bugs enter your home, they will crawl under doors, especially sliding doors or windows. Homeowners will find them in the house’s moistest areas, such as under sinks, basements, or inside garages.
How to Control Sow Bugs in New Jersey
The best way to prevent sow bugs is by contacting our pest control experts to restrict their environment. However, there are some sow bug control measures that you can practice at home. They include:
- Storing woodpiles outside and away from the house.
- Reducing moisture in your home.
- Sealing openings around your doors and windows.
- Installing door sweeps on exterior doors.
- Removing leaves and other organic debris in the yard.
Viking Pest Can Help Control and Prevent Sow Bugs in New Jersey
If you have a sow bug problem, contact Viking Pest, the #1 pest control expert in Pennsylvania. Our pest management professionals have the experience needed to eliminate sow bugs at your home or business effectively. DIY pest control products often cause bugs to disperse into other areas of the house. Also, if mismanaged, these products could prove hazardous. If you’re encountering an infestation of sow bugs in our New Jersey service area, please contact Viking Pest at 1-609-853-3037. We’ll give you a FREE and NO OBLIGATION estimate.