Technica Sow Bug Solutions

Our Treatment Solution

Residual Insecticide Spray: Applied to carpets, baseboards, furniture, and infested areas. Our residual insecticide spray works by creating a protective barrier around the most common sow bug hotspots. The spray is applied to key areas where sow bugs hide or enter your property

What Are Sow Bugs?

Sow bugs (Porcellio scaber) are small, oval-shaped crustaceans with segmented, grey bodies and multiple legs. They’re often confused with pill bugs (which can roll into a ball when threatened), but sow bugs cannot curl up.

While they typically live outdoors — hiding under rocks, logs, and leaves — they can enter homes and buildings in search of moisture. They’re drawn to damp environments, often appearing in:

• Basements and crawl spaces

• Bathrooms

• Laundry rooms

• Under sinks and appliances

• Window wells and door thresholds

Sow bugs feed on decaying plant material, so their presence may also indicate excessive moisture or rotting wood around your property.

Signs of a Sow Bug Infestation

Sow bugs don’t cause structural damage, but their presence can still be unsettling. Watch for these signs of an infestation:

✔️ Seeing live sow bugs — most commonly in damp areas like basements, under sinks, or along baseboards.

✔️ Dead sow bugs — since they dry out quickly indoors, you may spot curled-up dead bugs around your property.

✔️ Moisture problems — their presence often signals an underlying moisture issue, such as a leak, poor ventilation, or rotting wood.

✔️ Cracks and crevices — sow bugs use tiny gaps in walls, windows, or foundations to enter your home.

If you’re noticing these signs, it’s time to take action — and that’s where we come in.

Prevention

Stopping sow bugs starts with making your home or business less hospitable to them. Our experts recommend the following prevention tips:

• Reduce moisture: Fix any leaks, improve ventilation, and use dehumidifiers in damp areas.

• Seal entry points: Caulk cracks in walls, windows, doors, and foundations.

• Clear outdoor debris: Remove leaf litter, wood piles, and plant material near your home’s foundation.

• Improve drainage: Ensure gutters and downspouts direct water away from the building.

• Maintain landscaping: Trim plants and shrubs back from exterior walls to eliminate hiding spots.

While these steps help, professional treatment is often necessary to fully resolve an infestation.

Why Choose Technica Pest Solutions?

We don’t just eliminate the sow bugs you can see — we get to the source of the problem. Here’s why Edmonton homeowners and businesses trust Technica Pest Solutions:

✅ Expert Technicians: Our team is trained to identify the root cause of sow bug infestations and provide tailored solutions.

✅ Customized Treatments: We offer chemical sprays and entry point sealing, creating a multi-layered approach to pest control.

✅ Long-Term Prevention: Our treatments don’t just kill pests — they also address moisture issues and entry points to prevent re-infestation.

✅ Safe and Effective Solutions: We use eco-friendly, family- and pet-safe products that deliver powerful results without compromising safety.

✅ Upfront Pricing: No surprises — just honest, transparent pricing for every service.

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