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| Compost question for gardeners... Posted by Zach This is my first attempt at a pile and it's going great. But today I pulled the tarp off the pile to turn with a pitch fork and add some material. The pile was infested with doodle bugs. I know worms are great but are doodle bugs OK?  on 3/14 at 11:23 am Reply • Back to Top |
| They are very fine converters of detritous mass into mulchage. Reply • Back to Top |
Thanks. I wonder if they have food fights with the worms?  Reply • Back to Top |
| I think it is more like inter-species sex. Reply • Back to Top |
| Google sez: "Sowbugs and pillbugs are scavengers and feed mainly on decaying organic matter. They occasionally feed on young plants but the damage inflicted is seldom significant. Sowbugs and pillbugs thrive only in areas of high moisture, and tend to remain hidden under objects during the day. Around buildings they are common under mulch, compost, boards, stones, flower pots, and other items resting on damp ground. Another frequent hiding place is behind the grass edge adjoining sidewalks and foundations." Reply • Back to Top |
quote: wow someone else calls them doode bugs  when i say doodle bugs to most people, they look at me funny Reply • Back to Top |
| The only other name I've heard growing up was 'rolly poly' cause they roll up when you touch them. Reply • Back to Top |
| yea thats what people say to me but they completely disregard the doodle bug name Reply • Back to Top • Refresh |
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