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kiyomi
06-17-02, 09:59 PM
There are pillbugs eating the pansies in my flower bed. How do I get rid of them without using an insectide?

Gami
06-17-02, 10:08 PM
Hi Kiyomi,

http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/insects/g342.HTM

I'm not sure it's pillbugs that are eating your pansies. They normally eat decaying matter. What kind of damage are you seeing?

Gami
kiyomi
06-18-02, 09:36 AM
Hi,
I'm sure it's those pesky little critters. I went out with a flashlight last night and they were all over my flowers.

Gami
06-18-02, 03:43 PM
Hi Kiyomi,

OK, then I'd try spraying first with a mixture of 1 TBS. of a mild, non-detergent, non-bacterial dish soap (like Ivory) to one gallon of water. If that doesn't work, dust with Sevin.

Gami
kiyomi
06-19-02, 11:13 AM
Thanks so much for your help!