How to Get Rid of Booklice

一、卜泥是什麼？

卜泥（書蝨）是一種微小昆蟲，呈淺褐色和白色，身長只有1-2毫米，常見於潮濕、霉菌滋生的環境，例如書櫃、衣櫃、牆角、窗邊。牠們不會叮咬人，但若任其繁殖，數量會迅速增加，造成困擾。

II. Causes

• High Humidity: Prolonged environmental humidity above 60% can easily lead to mold growth, as booklice feed on mold.
• Poor Ventilation: Damp areas inside cabinets, behind peeling wallpaper, or in crevices that do not dry properly.
• Clutter Accumulation: Excessive amounts of old books, newspapers, or cardboard boxes.

3. Governance Methods

1. Physical Treatment

• Vacuuming: Use a vacuum cleaner to treat corners, bookshelves, wardrobes, and under beds; citizens recommend placing a small amount of insecticide in the vacuum bag to ensure that the insects die after being sucked in.
• Sticky Removal: Use adhesive tape to stick and collect the bugs, avoiding direct crushing with hands or tissues, as the leftover odor may attract more of the same type.
• Collect with Paper Bag and Destroy: If using a paper bag for collection, destroy it immediately.

2. Cleaning and Disinfection

• Cleaning disinfectant or bleach: Use a towel to apply and wipe down areas where they appear, twice a week. Citizens report that this effectively reduces bed bugs.
• Specialized spray: Such as specialized sprays available at pharmacies or supermarkets. Apply an appropriate amount to active bed bug areas; this also has a repelling effect.

3. Environmental Improvement

• Control Humidity: Use a dehumidifier to keep relative humidity below 50%.
• Improve Ventilation: Maintain air circulation in cabinets and rooms.
• Reduce Clutter: Dispose of old newspapers, cardboard, and magazines promptly.
• Repair Environment: Fill in peeling wallpaper and wall cracks to avoid them becoming hiding spots.

Four, Daily Prevention

• Regularly clean bookshelves and wardrobes to avoid dust accumulation and mold growth.
• Wash bedding and clothes frequently to keep them dry.
• Reduce the placement of second-hand paper products or furniture.
• Pay attention to humid weather and strengthen dehumidification.

Although booklice are harmless to the human body, they are a sign of excessive indoor humidity. By combining dehumidification and humidity control, regular cleaning with appropriate disinfection, along with practical auxiliary products available on the market, the number of booklice can be effectively suppressed. Maintaining a dry and clean environment is the key to making them have nowhere to hide.