Sowbugs
Sowbugs, also known as Pillbugs and "Rolly Pollies," are tiny crustaceans closer related to shrimp than insects. They roll into a tight ball when threatened, they avoid the heat and are most active at night. Sowbugs are dark-grey to brown, and have hard, segmented bodies about ½ inch long.
Damage
Sowbugs mainly feed on decaying organic matter and are not serious pests, but they can also feed on the roots of young plants and strawberries. Significant damage usually only occurs in very large infestations. During the day they hide in dark damp places like under rocks, boards, pots, etc. Sowbugs will sometimes invade homes, becoming a nuisance.
Location
Sowbugs are found throughout the United States.
Similar or Related Pests
Pillbugs, Rolly Pollies
Cultural Solutions
- Eliminate preferred breeding sites, such as boards, rocks and leaf litter, which serves as a harbor and food source.
Complete Brand Insect Killer For Soil & Turf-32 oz. Ready-To-Spray
Complete Brand Insect Killer For Soil & Turf-32 oz. Ready-To-Spray
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- Kills soil insects for up to 3 months
- Kills Mosquitoes
- 32oz Ready-To-Spray treats up to 5,000 sq. ft
- 40oz. Concentrate makes up to 80 gallons of spray
- Excludes Pharaoh Ants
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3-In-1 Insect, Disease & Mite Control-32 oz. Concentrate
- Kills and controls listed insect pests
- Cures and prevents listed fungal disease
- Controls Spider Mites
Home Pest Plus Germ Killer-1 Gallon Bottle
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- Kills ants and roaches in seconds
- Kills 60+ listed pests
- Up to 12 months of indoor insect protection
Home Pest Control Indoor & Outdoor Insect Killer-1.3 Gallon Bottle
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- Ergo-Grip spraying technology for ease-of-use
- Fast-acting spot or perimeter treatment - kills Ants and Roaches in seconds
- Provides up to 12 months of indoor insect protection¹
¹For German Cockroaches, Black Carpenter Ants and House Crickets on nonporous surfaces.
Home Pest Insect Killer Continuous Spray-15 oz.
Home Pest Insect Killer Continuous Spray-15 oz.
- Kills Ants, Fleas, Roaches, Scorpions, Spiders, and other listed insects
- Kills Fleas for up to 12 months
- Kills over 50 listed insects, 6X more than the competition1
¹based on product label comparisons
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- Kills Grubs in 24 hours
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- 20 lb. bag treats 10,000 sq. ft. for White Grubs, Billbugs and Mole Crickets; 15,000 sq. ft. for other lawn pests
1-Except Carpenter Ants, Fire Ants, Harvester Ants, and Pharaoh Ants
