Mira M. of Sebastopol asks: How damaging are those roly-poly bugs in the garden? Do they need to be controlled? Compared to other insects, roly-poly bugs, aka sowbugs or pillbugs, are low on the ...

Mira M. of Sebastopol asks: I have quite a few of those ‘roly-poly’ bugs in my garden. A friend called them ‘sowbugs.” Are they a bug that I need to control? Will they do any damage to my plants?

Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. The roly-poly, or pill bug, is a terrestrial crustacean that looks ...

Pill bugs are gray pests related to crustaceans, and they are known for their ability to roll up into a ball when they encounter threats. Also commonly known as "roly-polies," these small, harmless ...

Roly-poly bugs, also known as pillbugs, are one of the more beloved “bugs.” Found under rocks and in moist areas inside and outside the home, these little nocturnal crustaceans are known for their ...

This is a roly-poly, not a bug. Nature is full of surprises. Some may not exactly rock your world, but might prompt a closer look at tiny creatures you commonly see. Take Roly-poly bugs for instance – ...