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Title: 6 Ways to Get Rid of Booklice


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Ways to Get Rid of
Booklice
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Booklice
Are tiny brown, yellow or cream-colored insects
infesting areas of your home that include drains
and faucets? If you spot these creatures
lurking in the damp, you are most likely
experiencing a booklice infestation.
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Booklice
Though their name may suggest otherwise, these
pests do not attack books. Nor are they lice.
Booklice or psocids are tiny, wingless insects
resembling lice that feed on mildew and mold
within homes.
They thrive in areas of your home that are high
in moisture level for instance kitchens,
bathrooms, and basements since their food source
is most likely to grow in these areas.
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Booklice
Have a Booklice Infestation on hand???
try these 6 tips
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Check High Humidity Areas for Signs of Booklice
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There are some places in your home that booklice
will love. For instance, they will reside beneath
wallpaper, in basements, beneath leaking pipes in
your bathroom or kitchen. Check these areas to
verify where the source of the infestation is.
Once youve spotted all the areas in your home
where booklice reside, you can begin
the eradication process. 
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Improve Ventilation
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Poor ventilation can be one of the main reasons
your home attracts psocids. To get rid of these
pests, simply improve ventilation. Open doors and
windows to give moisture a chance to escape. This
will also reduce the chances of fungi or mold
growing within your home as they do not thrive in
areas that where good ventilation is present.
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Discard Food Containing Mold
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Booklice will find mold wherever it happens to
be. That includes your cereal! To reduce the
likelihood of these insects infesting your home,
check your pantry and other areas where food is
stored for signs of mold. Where moldy food is
present, remove it at once! Put extra attention
on foods such as cereal. Also ensure that the
remaining food is kept dry to prevent further
infestation.
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 Fix Leaking Water Pipes
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Leaks are an issue in home maintenance that
should be prevented at all costs as they result
in water waste as well as increase the likelihood
of bug invasion. But when a leak does take place,
be sure to fix it as soon as possible.  Inspect
pipes and facets regularly for signs of leakage
then fix the pipes to get rid of booklice.
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Dry Out Furniture or Rugs
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Wet furniture items or rugs attract booklice. To
get rid of them put these items out in the sun to
dry. When the moisture level is reduced, mold or
mildew will also die leaving the booklice without
a food source.
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Use a Dehumidifier
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Dehumidifiers are another great way to control
and reduce humidity levels in your home! Get rid
of booklice for good by using a dehumidifier in
places that are likely to have the highest
humidity such as your basement.
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