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Professional Slater & Pill Bug Removal in Melbourne
At My Pest Control Pty Ltd, we offer safe, fast, and eco-friendly control solutions for slaters — also known as pill bugs or woodlice. These small, crustacean-like pests thrive in moist environments and often enter homes and commercial spaces in large numbers, particularly after rain.
Our experts use a targeted treatment approach that not only removes the current infestation but also prevents future reoccurrences by identifying the environmental conditions that attract them.
About Slaters / Pill Bugs
Slaters (Armadillidium vulgare) are not insects but land-dwelling crustaceans. They breathe through gills and are highly dependent on moist environments. Slaters are slow-moving, oval-shaped, and capable of rolling into a ball when threatened — a defensive behaviour.
Common Features:
● Size: 5–15 mm
● Colour: Dark grey or brown
● Habitat: Under mulch, logs, compost, and rocks
● Active: Night-time and after rain
● Life Span: 2–4 years in ideal conditions
Why Are Slaters a Problem?
● 🧱 Invade homes in large numbers through vents and door gaps
● 🪟 Found in laundries, subfloors, and wet storage rooms
● 🌱 Feed on decaying organic matter but may damage young seedlings
● 🧫 Leave behind stains and unsanitary debris when crushed
● 💧 Indicate excessive moisture or poor drainage around property
Our Slater Removal & Prevention Strategy
● Identify harbourage zones in subfloors, garden beds, and building edges
● Moisture detection and soil drainage review
● Perimeter residual sprays along garden edges, pavers, external walls
● Insecticidal dusts in subfloors, pipe gaps, wall cavities
● Crack and crevice sealing to block future entry
● Advice on reducing mulch, compost heaps, and damp leaf litter
● Drainage improvement recommendations
● Downpipe and weep-hole screening (if required)
● Retaining walls and planter boxes
● Garden beds and compost bins
● Timber sleepers and rock edging
● Ground-level bathrooms and garages
Why Choose Us?
- Slater-specific control methods based on Melbourne conditions
- Safe for children, pets, and gardens
- Environmentally responsible product use
- Fully licensed and insured technicians
- Preventative support and expert moisture advice
Slater / Pill Bug FAQs
No. They do not bite, sting, or transmit disease — but they can be distressing and messy
when invading indoors.
Damp conditions, excess mulch, and leaf litter attract slaters. Homes with poor drainage are particularly vulnerable.
Not long-term. Sprays reduce numbers, but lasting control requires environmental modification and proper sealing.
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