wood louse getting in somewhere

Davesnave

Zandoni wrote: »

They are called Cheesy Bugs in Kent

You don't need the cheese; like most crustaceans they are perfectly edible on their own, after cooking of course.

Think of them as a bit of extra protein.

JohnB47

wallbash wrote: »

Isn't google wonderful
You are from Scotland / Australia ??

Northern Ireland. Yes, slater is probably a name that came over from Scotland. It might be because their little scaley bodies look like they're covered in slates.

Snakey

We used to call them pill bugs, no idea why. They like it dark and damp - in the "wild" you find them under rotting logs etc if you turn one over. You'd have to be pretty much airtight to stop them coming in! Dry things out/warm things up a bit and they'll move out of their own accord.

Davesnave

Snakey wrote: »

We used to call them pill bugs, no idea why.

Ah, that's because there are two types, and one has the ability to roll up like a round pill when threatened; hence the name "Pill Woodlouse."

Not that I have ever known many totally spherical pills, except Beecham's Pills, which I tried, with fairly dire consequences, as a child.

Happily, I don't think those are made any more.

Furts

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

Everyday I'm finding wood louse inside my property. Have no idea how or why they are getting in. If anyone can offer advice it would be much appreciated.

I was getting the woodlice, or slaters, or whatever(!) in my living room before I renovated it. This was a relatively new house. The reason was the skirting and patio door frame were rotting from the inside out. The surfaces looked good so there were no tell tale signs in the room. Behind the skirting and plastered wall was a blocked cavity, dodgy reveals, and a suspect damp course.

OP may have a similar situation.