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Q&A – How do I control pillbugs
in my garden?

Question:
How do I control pillbugs in my garden?
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Answer:

Pillbugs, or Rolly Pollies, normally feed on decaying organic matter and are considered beneficial. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says if they do not have enough decaying organic matter they will feed on seedlings. They rely on moist conditions to survive. One way to control them is to reduce the amount of moisture in the area. Chris talks about some other ways to control pill bugs control them in the garden.

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