Why did u choose not to call in pestbuster? And mould inspection/ removal service?
Budget concern or you are convinced they cannot resolved the issue
I think pestbuster should be able to solve the problem but will it be solved forever I guess still depends what you do after they left, cost is a concern I guess maybe expensive so I rather try cheaper way like dehumidifier first then see how. Even if pestbusters can solve the problem, next time I think still need dehumidifier to maintain at 50% humidity. Too humid mold will appear. All these are by theory so not really sure why not all people have mold, maybe some places higher floor or lower floor or more windy or different paint or whatever maybe also will affect differently. You can buy a humidity meter to test how humid your room is, what I know is 50% is good humidity. For me I guess pestbuster will be last option.
Are you or family members psychologically affected by the presence of booklice?
Did you find any in wardrobe. Did you inspect other areas like drawers and such to see if it has also infected those areas?
How long has it been? Are u wiping daily?
Sorry for the many questions. Really hard for me to find anyone facing similar issue and willing to share updates.
I am more affected as I like to be clean. This does not happen to whole flat, and not really obvious as I cleaned it already, but I know it will reappear so I am affected by it tired to wipe again, do want to solve it forever.
Wardrobe have some mold, I wipe wardrobe yearly, and now I put in thirsty hippo in wardrobe and very seldom have mold in wardrobe. Never find the booklice in wardrobe. Booklice in normal cupboards sometimes. Been like a few years. Usually I wipe one time can last like a few weeks/months no problem, sometimes see 1 or 2 booklice just wipe it away. Never wipe daily. If you got try anything next time do post here to share also. Not sure how the other people solve also.
Do you on air con most of the time? I know air con will reduce humidity. I on air con I see humidity drop slightly, but I do not on air con frequently and my air con is old not strong. You can try after cleaning mold or booklice then on air con for maybe 1 week/month without turning off, I guess that 1 week/month maybe no mold or booklice appear then I guess is humidity problem. I am guessing maybe low humidity the mold and booklice auto die and then wipe once then solve the problem. If you do not have dehumidifier, on air con is just to do testing what happens if slightly lower humidity but not real test as my air con cannot reach as low as 50% humidity, a real dehumidfier sure works better than air con to reduce humid.
"Sometimes, humidity or dampness (water vapor) in the air can supply enough moisture for mold growth. Indoor relative humidity (RH) should be kept below 60 percent -- ideally between 30 percent and 50 percent, if possible. Low humidity may also discourage pests (such as cockroaches) and dust mites." source
https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-course-chapter-2
"Air that is too dry has negative health effects for occupants. Target 30 – 60% RH for optimal occupant wellness (eyes, skin, nasal)"
"Research shows a link between low humidity and the likelihood of flu
• Our body defenses are stronger above 30% RH
• There is less infectious flu virus in the air at higher RH levels
• The likelihood of flu infectivity decreases at higher humidity levels"
source
http://www.ahrinet.org/App_Content/ahri/files/Humidity_Occupants_Presentation.pdf
