Pest guide
Sea roach
Ligia oceanica
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
No
Professional treatment is usually unnecessary. Possible response: Cleaning and inspection of entry points.
- Potential harm
None
- What to expect
Possible response: Cleaning and inspection of entry points. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Sea roach (Ligia oceanica). Typical location: The shoreline. Potential harm: None. Possible response: Cleaning and inspection of entry points.
Facts
- Latin name
- Ligia oceanica
- English name
- Sea roach
- Preferred conditions
- The shoreline
- Life cycle
- May live up to three years
Response and treatment
Cleaning and inspection of entry points
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.