hoe do i get rid of or prevent woodlice?

Question

dont mind a few but ive got hundreds of the things in my garden

sorry they are earwigs not woodlice will the same things get rid of them

Answer 1

Diatomaceous Earth(DE) is one of the best controls for woodlice (also called Roly Poly, Monkey peas, Sowbugs, & Pillbugs). DE is made of the fossilised remains of diatoms (a type of algae), which have a hard shell made of non-crystalline silica. It's applied to where the insects live and picked up by the insect’s exoskeleton by static electricity. The Diatomaceous Earth causes abrasion cuts in the insect’s cuticle and once exposed the insect can no longer retain its moisture and will die from contact with DE within a few days.

You can also bring in their natural predators which include frogs, newts, & toads.

They're attracted to moisture and decaying material so keep the area dry & free of decaying matter to eliminate their hiding places & food material.

1. Dethatch lawns--They thrive in the dense upper thatch of grass.
2. Mow lawn close---This allows the lawn to dry out.
3. Remove debris--Millipedes live under boards, rocks, leaves, mulch, etc.
4. Water the yard in the early morning---This lets the yard dry before night.

Other natural control methods:
A) Loosely roll up a damp newspaper and tie it with string, placing it where the bugs are. During the night, they'll crawl inside. Dispose of them and the newspaper. Repeat until they're gone.

B) Set out small containers of a disolved yeast solution in the problem areas. (Boil water & dissolve two packets of yeast in a medium-sized pot ). You can also use beer instead. Place the containers so that the brim is at or barely above ground level. Put covers like pieces of wood, over the containers to keep rain water and other elements from diluting the solution. This method gets rid of snails, rollie pollies and beatles (but not lady bugs).
Good luck! Hope this helps.

Answer 2

It is best to prevent woodlice rather than kill them. They have inefficient mouth parts and can only eat decaying plant matter. Keep your garden 'hygenic' by removing dead plants and leaves from around your plants , and keep your garden tidy. Contrary to popular belief they do not damage healthy plants. If they worry you any insect powder designated for use in the garden will get rid of them.

Answer 3

most ant powders will do the dirty deed on woodlice as well

Answer 4

Eliminate the woodnits.

Answer 5

Get some bowtruckles.....