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Homeowner Guide to Pill Bugs and Sow Bugs

CIS1169

December 19, 2021

Pill bugs and sow bugs are multilegged insects attracted to moist places. They are relatively harmless though can be nuisances if they accidently wander into your house. Stay ahead of any infiltrations by learning what they look like, their biology and feeding habits, and effective management strategies if intolerable numbers begin to enter your home.

Authors: Edward John Bechinski, Frank W. Merickel, Brad Stokes

2,100 words

Originally published November 2009; revised November 2021.

Homeowner Guide to Pill Bugs and Sow Bugs

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Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Room 10
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2332 Moscow, ID 83844-2332

Phone: 208-885-7982

Fax: 208-885-9046

Email: calspubs@uidaho.edu

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