Moisture bugs on the wall: How to eliminate them?

Autor del artículo PhD. in Physics Joan-Albert Vinyes

It is common to find bugs in ground floors and basements attracted by the moisture in the walls, which provides them with shelter, food, and a place to proliferate.

There are natural products that scare them away and chemicals that kill them, but the radical solution is to remove moisture and insects with HS-221+I(Insects) in areas that proliferate, complementing with the use of variable low-frequency waves so that they flee from those areas and never return.

1. What are moisture bugs?

Moisture bugs are small creatures that find their habitat in damp and dark environments. These tiny insects, also known as moisture insects, are experts at surviving in conditions of high humidity and poor ventilation. They feed on decaying organic matter and can be found in humid places such as basements, bathrooms, corners, and poorly ventilated furniture. They represent a direct threat to humans as they contaminate whatever they touch, such as food. Additionally, their presence can be uncomfortable and unpleasant. To control their appearance, it is important to maintain good ventilation and reduce humidity in all corners, walls, and floors of the home.

2. Types of moisture bugs on the walls

There are different types of bugs that are attracted to damp walls , because those conditions are very favorable for their feeding and reproduction. The main moisture bugs on the walls are:

2.1 Silverfish

The typical moisture bug is the silverfish. The typical moisture bug is the silverfish, which has a silvery-gray appearance and measures a little over 1 cm in length. These insects are attracted to moisture, hence their common name as moisture bugs.

2.2 Woodlice

Woodlice roll up into a ball covered with scales Woodlice are typical insects that appear in damp areas of houses and, when in danger, roll up into a ball.

2.3 Humidity mites

Humidity mites, although practically invisible, proliferate greatly in enclosed areas where there is dust and moisture. Their presence also causes respiratory problems, leading to allergies and asthma.

2.4 Moisture flies

Moisture flies contaminate all the food they touch. Moisture flies are insects with a very high reproduction rate. Their presence is very dangerous to health, as they contaminate food and cause decay.

2.5 Springtails

Springtails quickly occupy damp spaces and reproduce very rapidly, leading to the appearance of ants because they are a very appealing food source for them.

2.6 Plaster beetle

Plaster beetles reproduce in damp walls and cause significant aesthetic damage to walls and false ceilings. The plaster beetle, which feeds on wet plaster and gypsum, corrodes the plaster on walls and partition panels and ceilings, causing severe damage.

2.7 Termites

Termites feed on wood affected by moisture. Termites are more effective when there is moisture in the walls, attacking wooden objects such as furniture, beams, frames, and doors, and can devour them within a few weeks.

3. Why do moisture bugs appear on walls and floors?

4. What are the consequences of moisture bugs in your home?

The consequences of having bugs in the walls of a house are always more severe than imagined and should be considered very dangerous, including:

• Gastrointestinal problems: Moisture bugs, by being in contact with decaying organic matter, contaminate the food they touch, causing gastrointestinal issues for those who consume it..
• Severe allergic and asthmatic problems: Mites that proliferate under these conditions spread throughout the house, primarily in beds and sofas, causing serious allergic reactions and acute asthma problems for the inhabitants.
• Damage to clothing and textiles: Many of these bugs feed on cotton fibers and similar materials, leading to a deterioration of fabrics and textiles.
• Damage to walls and false ceilings: The plaster beetle primarily feeds on plaster and gypsum, rapidly deteriorating walls and false ceilings.
• Attraction of ants: Springtails attract ants, which then proliferate, contaminating food and creating long tunnels in walls and floors that weaken their structure.
• Damage to wooden furniture: Termites thrive in damp wooden furniture, beams, frames, and doors, ultimately destroying them irreparably in a very short time.

5. How to eliminate moisture bugs?

To eliminate silverfish and other bugs that appear on walls and floors inside buildings, there are several natural solutions as well as chemical products, but the ultimate solution is to eliminate the damp and insects with the new HS-221+I (Insects). that emits electromagnetic waves harmless to humans and pets and permanently eliminates them in less than a week.

Here, we detail the different types of solutions:

5.1 Killing or repelling bugs with chemical products

There are specific insecticides for each type of insect as well as general insecticides that kill and repel moisture bugs. However, this is a temporary solution, as the bugs will return once the effects wear off if the moisture persists. Chemical solutions include:

• Insecticide with acetamiprid, which kills the bugs through ingestion of the producto.
• Locate the nests and dust them with boric acid, which is harmless to humans.
• Spray the nests with ethyl alcohol, vinegar, or citric acids.
• If you want to seal the exits of the nests, we recommend not using silicones, as some insects feed on them. Instead, seal the nests with quick-setting cement.

5.2 Repelling bugs with natural products

Bay leaves and other natural products repel insects. Ethically, it is better to repel bugs than to kill them, as this helps in sustaining our natural environment by avoiding contamination and imbalance.

The most common natural methods for repelling bugs are:

• Bay leaves: Bay leaves emit a smell that is unpleasant to many insects and repels them quickly.
• Cinnamon sticks: Cinnamon sticks also repel bugs.
• Cedar shavings: Another effective natural product is cedar shavings.

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