I'm dealing with a serious pill bug invasion in my garden this spring. They've wiped out my spinach and herbs! I tried beer traps, but even though they caught a decent number, it wasn't enough, and honestly, I can't keep spending money on six packs just for pests. I've also experimented with diatomaceous earth, fruit traps, and even reduced my mulch. I cut back on watering to save my plants, but that just made my broccoli bolt. Recently, I've noticed a lot more centipedes in my garden. Should I ease up on my fight against the pill bugs since the centipedes are around? I've even started to see some arugula and radish sprouts pop up.
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I totally get your frustration! Last year, I had a similar issue with pill bugs invading my raised beds. Just like you, I tried beer traps, but they didn’t do the trick. The game changer for me was using Fertilome Come and Get It Spinosad Plus. It's OMRI listed, so it’s safe for organic gardening, and it really helped in about two weeks! Also, keeping less leaf litter around definitely helps.
Yeah, pulling back the mulch is crucial! It removes their shelter and decaying food sources. Just keep an eye on watering, but those steps can really clean up a pill bug issue fast.