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By Karen11

How do I get rid of hundreds of woodlice in my border?




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I'd leave them alone. They very rarely damage plants and spend most of their time feeding on dead material so do a good job clearing up garden detritus.

14 Aug, 2011

 

Why would you want to get rid of them? They do the garden good not harm.

14 Aug, 2011

 

My very thoughts, Sheila. They don't do any harm at all. Annie

14 Aug, 2011

 

If any of your neighbours keep chickens then borrow one or two for a few hours. They love them.

14 Aug, 2011

 

Normal part of the soil fauna, soI wouldn't worry either. If you are trying to raise strawberries, or start small seeds in the ground, it might be worthwhile getting some diatomaceous earth, and scattering that around the plants to be protected. The nuiscance is that you have to replenish it every time it rains, or you water! : /

15 Aug, 2011

 

If there is an invasion of woodlice this is an indicator that there is too much rubbish lying around the borders. Have a tidy up and you will reduce the number of woodlice. If there are just a few woodlice then I would not bother, they are goodies as advised above.

15 Aug, 2011

 

Thanks for that BB I was beginning to wonder why I rarely saw them in my garden lol

15 Aug, 2011

 

same here,Denise..too tidy sometimes..lots in my compost bin though..! Lol.

15 Aug, 2011

 

:))

15 Aug, 2011

 

Agree with bulbaholic - clear all plant debris, particularly woody stuff, if you want to reduce the numbers.

15 Aug, 2011

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