Booklice | Pest Control Services In Singapore - IKARI

Judging by its name, a question we often get is, “are booklice harmful?” The answer is no. First of all, booklice are not actually lice, and they don’t actually eat books. They are psocids that feed on mould and fungi, as well as starch-based household items like grains, wallpaper glue and book binding (hence the name). Despite their tiny size (1-2mm), booklice live and hide anywhere with easy access to food. Our clients typically find booklice in their bedroom, along with booklice eggs. These creatures are scavengers so you can rest your mind about booklice bites.

This leads to the next question: “How to get rid of booklice?” By keeping the humidity levels in your house low (

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