Scales in the bathroom - effective methods of combating insects

No one can be insured from the appearance of insects in bathrooms, because there are many reasons for their occurrence. In this article, we will find out all the causes of their appearance in the human dwelling and find the most effective methods of combating these insects.

Insects usually live in those rooms where the microclimate is disturbed. As a result, there are favorable conditions for their habitat. They can get into the house using ventilation ducts, cracks in the walls and through open windows. If you do not clean the bathroom regularly and do not take care of good ventilation, the insects will become your permanent neighbors. Increased humidity in the bathroom is the main condition for the spread of different types of insects such as spiders and midges, scales and centipedes.

The scale insect is a very common insect in the bathroom room, because it loves the presence of moisture. This type of insect is characterized by the fact that it can live in any conditions. Therefore, if you do not take measures to eradicate the scale, these insects will live in the apartment for a long time.

The scale moth is a small insect, It has an elongated body and a large number of legs that allow it to move quickly. It escapes from prying eyes if it is noticed by the occupants of the apartment. So the possibility of catching it is quite small. This species of insect has long antennae that are placed on both the front and back of the body.

They feed on starch, synthetic fabrics, paper, and are also lovers of leftover food, not indifferent to sugar-containing food. They are not particularly dangerous to human health, but being in the bathroom will become unpleasant and disgusting. Scales are divided into several species according to their body color. They may be silver, transparent, yellowish and greenish in color.

Very often to combat the insects turn for help to special services. To destroy unwanted insects in your home, you can use modern chemical means, because they are effective and their cost is low, but you should consider that chemicals can be highly toxic and dangerous to human health and pets.

To disinfect your living space, you need to purchase one of the following products:

• A bathtub cleaner that contains chlorine in its composition;
• copper sulfate;
• Special insecticide sprays.

Basic bathroom insect extermination steps:

• It is necessary to remove all items and debris from the bathroom to have access to all corners and inaccessible places.
• Perform a general cleaning, during which all objects and items in the bathroom should be treated with a special cleaning agent containing chlorine.
• When all areas and objects are dry, apply a solution of copper sulfate and dry everything well. A heat fan or fireplace should be used to dry corners of the room well, as well as under the bathtub and in other secluded places.
• Use aerosol preparations. The whole room should be sprayed with them and covered for one hour. Then it is necessary to ventilate the bathroom well so as not to breathe the poisonous vapors. You should not use a weak solution of aerosol, which is made on a plant basis, because its action will be slow and ineffective. To achieve maximum results, the treatment should be repeated after a few days.
• Independently make a mixture of boric acid, which should be in the form of powder, with chalk. In this case, it is necessary to adhere to the proportion of 1:4. With this powder, sprinkle all places where insects can dwell. After a week, the room must be cleaned of the mixture and dead insects. And once again treat the bathroom with the mixture and leave it for a week to get rid of all the new insects that have emerged from the eggs.

You can also use folk remedies that have been passed down from generation to generation to combat the scale:

• A glass trap consists of an ordinary jarwhich is wrapped with paper, insulating tape or tape for windows. A piece of apple or bread should be placed in it. This trap is set for the night, and in the morning the insects will be in the jar. The smell of food will make them climb into the jar, but they will not be able to get out of it anymore.
• Wet trap made of newspaper does not require any special costs. You must take the newspaper, wet it well and leave it on the floor. In the morning, the insects will settle in it, because they like damp places. The newspaper should not be unwrapped, but just quickly put it away and burn it. If you start unwrapping the paper, some of the flakes will be able to escape, because they move very quickly.

If small insects appear in the bathroom, which move very quickly and hide from us, then almost everyone wonders if they are not harmful to health. The most common insect in apartments is the silverfish. It is harmless to human health, but its appearance is disgusting and spoils your mood. The scale-infestation can harm your apartment, because it likes to eat paper. In its usual habitat it lives in dark places with high humidity. Therefore, in an apartment, it will choose the bathroom, but it will walk around the house for food. The scale eats substances that are of plant origin, but also include starch and polysaccharides.

The scale can eat flour, sugar, wallpaper glue, book bindings, photos, and synthetic fabrics. Therefore, it can cause minor damage to your belongings, favorite photos, and books.

To prevent insects from getting into the bathroom, you need to take constant preventive action:

• Perform a general cleaning once a week.Clean the bathroom, the ceiling and the floor, the walls and all places difficult to reach.
• Even our ancestors actively used the cold to control various insects. When it is cold outside, it is necessary to air the bathroom. Open all the doors and windows in the room for a few hours so that the cold air fills the bathroom. But remember personal safety. To avoid catching a cold, go out for a walk or close yourself up in one of the warm rooms. If the temperature is less than 10 degrees, the adult insects and their eggs will die. After airing, you should wipe down all objects and surfaces again to get rid of condensation. You should sweep out the dead insects and remove their egg clutches.

The above methods will be an excellent prevention from the appearance of flies in the bathroom. But even if you notice a few insects, you should not get upset and panic. The main thing is that the unwanted guests do not multiply. If you start the fight in time, you can easily get rid of them.

In addition to the scaleworm, common insects that may appear in the bathroom room include the woodlice. It is small in size, its body is colored gray, and its back is slightly convex. The main feature of woodlice is their love of wet rooms and it is quite difficult to get rid of them. You can also find spiders in the bathroom.

For the control of insects, preventive measures are the best. It is imperative to keep the bathroom clean. When carrying out a general wet cleaning, special attention should be paid to the walls and flooring.

Do not forget that through the ventilation shaft different insects enter the room, so to protect against the penetration of uninvited "guests", you should use a special metal mesh. In order not to create high humidity in the room, you should use an exhaust fan during water procedures and after taking a shower or bath to wipe dry the walls and floors in the bathroom.