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effective tx for reducing pillbug population?

17 years ago

I was hoping the many birds around would eat them, but I'm guessing they don't like the taste of them! I don't want to kill them off, just see less of them in my flower bed!

Our rainy weather has really brought them out this year, and my flower bed is completely infested!! I know that some people say they don't do damage to seedlings, but I think they are munching on them. No mulch in raised flower beds, but plenty of moisture. I'm removing a buried pot and all rocks they seem to like to hide under. Since slugs are also a minor problem ( a little nibbling on hostas) would Sluggo work? Has anyone used this with success for reducing pillbugs? I read on another thread that someone tried it. A lot of insect damage in my gardens I've ignored because it's been minimal- keeping an eye on my veggies, tho. However, these seedlings are lobelias, and other special perennials I'm trying to get established. Any suggestions?

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