Harmless pill bugs can be a nuisance in your home.
Here are DIY and professional approaches to get rid of them.
While pill bugs are generally harmless to humans and pets, they are a nuisance indoors.
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Frequent appearances of these pests in your home may indicate a leak, high humidity, or poor drainage.
Also, indoor pill bug infestations can attract other bugs, likecentipedes, and damage indoor plants.
What Are Pill Bugs?
Pill bugs are oval-shaped crustaceans with a segmented exoskeleton about 1/4 to 5/8 inches long.
They have 14 legs and two antennae.
They are gray to dark brown but often have a shiny metallic appearance.
When threatened, these bugs roll into a tight ball.
This defensive behavior, known asconglobation, protects them from predators and preserves moisture.
Pill bugs are often confused with sow bugs, but sow bugs cannot roll into a ball.
They might also access your home through ventilation systems, windows, and crawl spaces.
These bugs typically dry out and die indoors unless they shelter in high-humidity areas.
Even in clean, modern homes, they are often found in basements, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
Other strategies involve using DIY natural and chemical remedies and contracting professional help.
Pest control experts can access specialized treatments and equipment to eliminate pill bugs and prevent future infestations.
Clean your home by vacuuming, sweeping, and decluttering potential hiding spots.
