Pill bugs, or “rollie pollies” as your childhood self may have called them, are a typical spring and summer sight. You may even feel nostalgic when coming across a pill bug at times. Unfortunately, sometimes pill bugs find themselves a little too close for comfort inside our homes. If you find a pill bug strolling across the kitchen floor, it may be time to seek pest control in Owasso.
What Do Pill Bugs Look Like?
Pill bugs are crustaceans, similar to lobsters and shrimp. They are the only crustaceans that have adapted to live their lives outside of the water. They range in color from gray to dark brown to black. Pill bugs have two pairs of antennae and seven pairs of legs! They are small, with segmented, oval-shaped bodies that roll up into a ball when threatened.
The lifecycle of a pill bug is considerable long for an insect. A female pill bug mates, on average, three times per year. After mating, the female will carry her fertilized eggs within a pouch attached to her abdomen. The eggs will hatch after four to six weeks, but the baby pill bugs will remain in their mother’s pouch for two months longer. Once the pill bug young leave their mother, they reach adulthood and sexual maturity in a year. Pill bugs will typically live up to three years.
Where You Can Expect To Find Pill Bugs
Pill bugs thrive in moisture. They cannot survive for long outside of their moist habitat. Pill bugs are nocturnal and favor dark homes. Pill bugs live beneath logs, leaf litter, or deep within the soil outside. They are most active at night when they surface to feed on decaying plant matter. If you notice pill bugs are entering your home, there is a large pill bug population outside of your home. In an infestation, pill bugs tend to rest during the day beneath items like flower pots, trash, or boards. At night, they will feed on any lawn clippings, garden sprouts, or rotting food,
Easy Ways To Get Rid Of Pill Bugs
The best way to avoid a pill bug infestation is to prevent them from being attracted to your home. A clean, dry, well-ventilated, and well-lit home would not appeal to a lost pill bug. Some easy tips to keep in mind include:
- Properly ventilate spaces, especially areas close to the ground, such as basements and crawl spaces.
- Address leaks in the home right away.
- Ensure proper drainage on your property.
- Keep your lawn free of debris like lawn clippings and leaves.
- Store firewood and lumber up off of the ground.
These tips are an excellent way to begin pill bug-proofing your Owasso home, but the best way to ensure they won’t be back is to enlist the help of a professional.
Contact The Professionals To Get Rid Of Pill Bugs Fast!
If pill bugs have already moved into your Owasso property, it is too late for prevention. An expert will be able to safely and efficiently remove pill bugs and any other pests you’re dealing with. Residential and commercial pest control in Owasso is in good hands with Montgomery Exterminating. Montgomery Exterminating is a local company you can trust to protect your Owasso home from pests! We are committed to your satisfaction and are well equipped to solve your pest issues, with over 30 years of professional experience serving Owasso residents. Give Montgomery Exterminating a call today!
