How to Get Rid of Booklice
- Remove any infested items. ...
- Reduce the moisture in your home by using a dehumidifier. ...
- Use bleach, vinegar, or another chemical to kill the mold and mildew growing in your home. ...
- Eliminate any standing water sources and improve your home's ventilation by opening more windows.
What is the fastest way to get rid of Booklice?
Typically you can get rid of booklice by disposing of items that are heavily infested, and reducing the humidity in your home and increasing ventilation in storage areas. Reducing the humidity to 50% will eventually kill booklice in your home.
What kills book lice?
Place books and other small objects in a microwave for 40 seconds (on high). This will kill both adult book lice and their eggs. Place infested objects in a freezer with the temperature set at 0 degrees F for a full 24 hours. Adults will be killed in three to four hours, but eggs require a full 24 hours to kill.
