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Pill bugs are the only crustaceans that survive on the land throughout its life span, which is about two years approximately. These so called bugs belong to family Armadillidiidae. The average size of the bug ranges from 0.75 -1 inch, and the body is oval shaped with segments. Actual appearance of the Pill bug looks like a tiny Armadillo or millipede, and that is the reason for them to have the character of rolling into a shell for protection. Similar species of this insect family called sow bugs do have the same character with a slight difference in the physical feature. These two insects have a common name called “Woodlice or potato bugs”.
Pill bugs are considered to be a safe pest as they do not cause any infestation. They feed only on the fungi and bacteria of organic wastes of vegetables. But sometimes it supposed that the insect damages certain root system while it masticates the fungi matter grown over the roots of plants like orchids and other varieties. Because of which it should be thoroughly monitored in the backyard garden. With the presence of organic waste matter inside the kitchen or nearby dustbin, these bugs are likely to invade into the living space in groups and thus cause menace for the inhabitants.
Disposing the organic wastes on a regular basis is more than enough to control them from entering the living room, whereas to eliminate them from the garden it requires application of any insecticide possibly and positively organic in order to repel them from feeding the fungi on the plant roots. In this case, neem oil spray can help a gardener not only to repel the bugs but also controls the fungal growth in the roots since it also has the property of a fungicide.
Trial of neem oil can always be a positive it either control or does not but it never ever affects the environment nearby the plants. Preparation of neem oil recipes can be homemade with ease. Moreover, the cost of neem oil is considered to be fair and low compared to other insecticides. Spraying Neem oil outside the house can help in keeping the bugs stay away from the living room. Note: EPA certified Neem oil is advised for use, and it will be well and good if the application of neem oil is opted after the advice of any garden expert.
Author: Adam Teaser - neem
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