Description
English name: Woodlouse
This arthropod belongs to the order of the Isopoda, it is a crustacean . It is closer to shrimp and lobsters insects and centipedes .
Woodlice are greyish , brownish or blackish , with an oval body and measure 12 to 19 mm long . The body has seven pairs of legs is protected by an exoskeleton made of plates allowing it to fold on itself in case of danger .
Photo by Alvesgaspar
Blood woodlice is pale blue, this is due to the presence of hemocyanin , which transports oxygen in the body of the animal , it becomes transparent when oxygen-poor .
Woodlice refuge in damp places , because it is crucial for them survive . They are found in dead wood, under debris and the walls inside and outside homes .
He saw the decomposition of wood by a bacterium in their stomachs.
It is best not to let the dead leaves and debris close to the house and clean and inspect the gutters regularly.
Inspect the wood into the house for the home. Woodlice can be found under the bark.
The openings or cracks that provide access to the basement should be blocked .
Hunting any source of moisture in the home, if your windows are not well insulated and there is excessive condensation on windows, in this case it is necessary to install an insulating plastic film . This improves and more energy efficient the home and the life of the windows.
During wet periods think dehumidify parts airing or installing a dehumidifier , especially in the basement.
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Source: Insectarium of Montreal
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