Pill bugs live around the world.
Bugs that roll up.
Armadillidium vulgare is the most common species in the u s.
This ability gives woodlice in this family their common names of pill bugs or roly polies.
Pill bugs are sometimes referred to as rollie pollies.
They also can emit an odor that deters some predators.
Pull down handles are provided for easy opening and closing.
Roly poly bugs main defense mechanism against predation is to run away or roll up into an unappetizing hard ball.
In fact they re not an insect at all.
If you have an infestation read below to find out how to get rid of pill bugs.
Both pill bugs and sow bugs are related and are both part of the crustacea or crustacean family.
Pill bugs eat their own poop.
Sow bugs are oniscidae or part of the wood louse family.
Pill bugs are often confused with the sow bug oniscus asellus.
In fact many people call them roly polies for just this reason.
Their ability to curl up distinguishes the pill bug from another close relative the sowbug.
Manual bug and bird screen roll up doors are operated by a heavy duty spring loaded roll tube or a chain hoist.
Most kids have poked a pill bug to watch it roll up into a tight ball.
Manual mesh insect screen doors are supplied with a locking pin and grommet or locking plate for holding door in place.