How to Kill Roly Poly Worms

Roly poly problems can be quickly solved with one effective pesticide.

Pill bugs, better known as roly poly bugs, are crustaceans with an armor-like shell. They are found in moist areas such as organic trash bins, under shady trees that maintain moist soil and less commonly in moist areas of homes such as garages and basements. Although pill bugs aren't harmful, you may not like them lurking in your home. To get rid of them you must act quickly because one female pill bug carries approximately 100 eggs at a time.

Things You'll Need

• Insecticide spray w/baygon

Instructions

1. Look for the proper pesticide at your local garden or grocery store. Most stores carry bug sprays that will kill roly poly bugs, but it must contain a specific ingredient.

2. Read the labels of bug sprays that claim to exterminate sow, pill or roly poly bugs. Look for cyfluthrin or transfluthrin as the active ingredient.

3. Spray the insecticide along baseboards, in corners and in small holes of the room. Look for dead roly poly bugs in the days following the pesticide application.

Tips & Warnings

• Eliminate as much moisture as possible --- such as wet towels and throw rugs --- to prevent another infestation.

• Never spray insecticides in rooms occupied by children or pets.

References

• Insecticides