Sowbugs and pillbugs are common basement invaders across Ontario, thriving in moist conditions around foundations. XtermaPro eliminates indoor populations and addresses the conditions that attract them.
Sowbugs and pillbugs are technically crustaceans (not insects) oval, segmented, grey-brown arthropods about 12mm long. Pillbugs roll into a ball when disturbed; sowbugs cannot. Both live outdoors under stones, logs, and leaf litter feeding on decaying plant matter. They enter homes through foundation gaps, door thresholds, and basement windows, always following moisture.
Signs of infestation:
Sowbugs and pillbugs are completely harmless to humans and pets they don't bite, sting, or spread disease. Their presence in large numbers is a reliable indicator of excess moisture around the foundation and entry points that need addressing. They also damage seedlings and tender plants in greenhouses and indoor gardens.
We apply targeted perimeter treatment to the foundation, entry points, and moisture-prone areas. More importantly, we advise on the moisture and debris conditions attracting them improving drainage and removing leaf litter from the foundation significantly reduces populations over time.
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Targeted treatments tough on pests and safe for your household.
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No structural damage. They can damage tender seedlings and houseplants but are otherwise harmless.
Excess moisture along the foundation. Improving drainage, fixing leaks, and sealing entry points is the long-term solution.
Yes pillbugs are commonly called roly-polies because of their ability to roll into a ball. Sowbugs look similar but can't roll up.
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