sow bugs

jfrankenfield · September 21, 2012

They are every where! what can I do?. they are eating my fruit and in my roots.

Tonio · September 24, 2012

sow bugs or pill buds?

I used DE for pill bugs that were eating my late bush beans- from sprouting of direct sowing in early August, and during growth and harvest. I used a few beer traps which helped.

Thought that Pillbugs are the ones that curl up into a ball when disturbed.

jfrankenfield · September 25, 2012

Yes, I have always called them pill bugs, I did some reading up on them and they are basically the same,
side note: they are the only relative of the crustaceans to adapt to land.:::

I also read that they don't eat fruit, but I disagree. they are the only ones making homes in my tomatoes (only the low hanging ones and the ones on the ground) I also read about Diatomaceous Earth thats great advice thanks!, I read that its even good for animals coat's eyes and internal organs and you can use it against lice how bout that hah
You said you put a little in a coke can cut in half?
Are they attracted to the DE or do I need some bate, my real worry is that there in the roots of one or more of my succulents.
john

September 21, 2012	#1
jfrankenfield Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 4	sow bugs They are every where! what can I do?. they are eating my fruit and in my roots.

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September 24, 2012	#2
Tonio Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 148	sow bugs or pill buds? I used DE for pill bugs that were eating my late bush beans- from sprouting of direct sowing in early August, and during growth and harvest. I used a few beer traps which helped. Thought that Pillbugs are the ones that curl up into a ball when disturbed.

September 25, 2012	#3
jfrankenfield Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 4	Yes, I have always called them pill bugs, I did some reading up on them and they are basically the same, side note: they are the only relative of the crustaceans to adapt to land.::: I also read that they don't eat fruit, but I disagree. they are the only ones making homes in my tomatoes (only the low hanging ones and the ones on the ground) I also read about Diatomaceous Earth thats great advice thanks!, I read that its even good for animals coat's eyes and internal organs and you can use it against lice how bout that hah You said you put a little in a coke can cut in half? Are they attracted to the DE or do I need some bate, my real worry is that there in the roots of one or more of my succulents. john