Sowbugs
General Information
- Sow bugs are slow moving and are most active at night.
- One type of sow bug is often referred to as a “pill bug” (however, not all sow bugs curl up into a ball when disturbed).
Size
1/4 to 1/2 inch long
Color
Grey
Additional details
- Sow bugs frequent areas with lots of moisture (under trash, rocks, boards, decay, or just beneath the soil surface).
- Mulches, grass clippings, and leaf litter often provide the decaying organic matter they love to eat and hide in.
- The sow bug’s normal habitat is outdoors, but they occasionally wander inside looking for moisture or a better place to hide.
- They’ll typically invade damp basements or crawl spaces and may infest potted plants.
- Sow bugs will not damage the home or transmit disease so they are mostly viewed as a nuisance.
- Some species may feed on cultivated plants and tender seedlings.
- Keep compost piles and decaying vegetation away from the house.
- Caulk and seal windows and exterior doors to keep sow bugs from entering.
- If you notice sow bugs in your basement, try running a dehumidifier to make the area less humid, and therefore less appealing.
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