whats this bug

[poopbuds]

I think it killed my seedlings

 

[Cpappa27]

Its a Sowbug or a woodlouse

 

[dannyboy602]

Cpappa is right. ...we called them rolly pollies when i was a kid. They dont eat plants they eat organic matter in the soil.

 

[Cpappa27]

Woodlice as pests[edit]
Although woodlice, like earthworms, are generally considered beneficial in gardens for their role in producing compost and overturning the soil, they have also been known to feed on cultivated plants, such as ripening strawberries and tender seedlings.[24]
Woodlice can also invade homes en masse in search of moisture and their presence can indicate dampness problems.[25] However, they are not generally regarded as a serious household pest as they do not spread disease and do not damage sound wood or structures

 

[Cpappa27]

Cpappa is right. ...we called them rolly pollies when i was a kid. They dont eat plants they eat organic matter in the soil.

Sometimes if they run into a tender fresh seedling they will eat it

 

[dannyboy602]

Didnt know...thx for the tip

 

[Cpappa27]

Didnt know...thx for the tip

No problem brother

 

[poopbuds]

Little fucker was on my first set of jagged leaves and I got him off but a day or two later the seedling shriveled up and died

 

[calicocalyx]

look around for where they are hiding or coming in. Might be under the pot.

 

[Greenhouse;save]

Yep they always look for DARK places ...and as quoted damp places....

 

[ounevinsmoke]

Hold up, you never saw one of those growing up? Thats amazing. we called them potato bugs

 

[Lord Kanti]

Why, none other than Rollius Pollius. Good day to you sir.

 

[ebcrew]

Haha i called them rollie pollies growing up also... dont think i have to worry about them indoors

 

[Greenhouse;save]

SLATERS is how we no them in scotland because if you look under any one of your slates on your roof you will always find loads.of them....damp dark places

 

[Greenhouse;save]

Or woodlouse to give them their official name....