Woodlice
Woodlice
Asked on 16 Aug, 2008
My patio pots seem to have been invaded by woodlice and the plants are suffering. Can I get rid of them without repotting all my plants?
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Irene
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16 Aug, 2008
Woodlice don't eat living plant material and therefore are not to blame for any damage to your plants. As Spritz says, they eat dead material - mostly rotton wood. Maybe your compost has a high wood content?
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16 Aug, 2008
Woodlice are usually found where there's dead or dying damp leaves and debris. I find them under pots if I move them. I don't find that they cause any problems with the living plants, though. Could it be some other beastie that's to blame?