Regular household cleansers like bleach and borax do wonders, and vacuuming and steam cleaning will kill some kinds of bugs and worms and get rid of eggs. Don't forget to clean your drains and drain guards, especially in the kitchen.
What does it mean when you find worms in your house?
Moisture is a major factor in a worm infestation in a private home. Often, moist conditions will allow bacteria and mold to grow inside walls, as well as cause wood to decay. Millipedes and centipedes feed on decaying plant matter and sometimes even on other insects which are drawn to this moisture.
What to do if you find worms in your room?
If you find maggots in food or the trash, you can boil them and the eggs together to kill them. Another option is to thoroughly sprinkle them with salt or spray them with an insecticide. If you find them in carpeting or baseboards in your home, you will generally need to spray.
Where do worms in my room come from?
One of the major ways the bed-worm-producing bugs enter your home is through open doors and windows, and cracks and gaps on the walls. You may also bring them in your home accidentally. For example, adult carpet beetles can be in your potted plants that you bring inside your home.
What kills worms on the floor?
Mop wood and ceramic tile floors with a solution of 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar and 1 gallon warm water. Use a damp mop on wood floors and a wet mop on tile. Wipe the floor dry with a clean cloth.
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