Woodlice problem

sclarke624 · « **on:** May 19, 2007, 20:34 »

I think they may have been the demise of my cucumber plants in pots outside.

Is their a control for them organic or inorganic not bothered.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2007, 20:45 »

There's a few different things about, doff woodlice killer, nipon do one as well and I think Derris will kill them to, you can trap them under pots and then stamp on them.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2007, 20:47 »

Chickens love them Richy

I thought woodlice only ate decaying matter so are not a problem to growing plants, but actually helpful to the gardener :!:

WG. · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2007, 20:56 »

I was about to agree with you Aunty but just checked Doc Hessayon's book. He says seedlings and young plants are eaten. I'm off to check google now 'cos I'm not convinced.

WG. · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2007, 21:25 »

Detritivores according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodlouse

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2007, 21:29 »

Quote from: "whisky_golf"

Detritivores according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodlouse

I though so WG. Decaying plant matter.

Has anyone here had problems with them eating seedlings :?: I never have.

sclarke624 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2007, 21:30 »

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Detritivores according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodlouse

Hmmm! maybe a case of what came first the dead plants or the woodlice then.

There was loads inside the pot though, but it is possible they arrived after death.

Oh well Thnk I will grow one indoors a cucumber that is not a woodlice and see if that fairs better, think I can just squeeze one in before its too late to plant.
Thanks anyways

shaun · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2007, 21:33 »

ive never had any problems with woodlice,I know one thing though they dont like it wet they would rather have a nice dry place to live

Annie · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2007, 22:08 »

We are plagued by them and I know that it supposed to be just decaying stuff but they appeared en mass under trays of newly planted seed in the cold frame,collonised newly planted pansies which didn`t thrive but have improved since last week when I resorted to nippon.I also tend to get a lot in the greenhouse where they head for the small bush toms unless I get to them first.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2007, 22:33 »

Gosh Annie. I never new they could be a problem and I've been gardening for 35 years. :shock:

Annie · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2007, 22:53 »

I think I get overly cross when we find them in the house,including the bath .But hundreds in newly planted out flower pots,and no I am not exaggerating ,is behond a joke,this has been an ongoing prob for 3 years only.Maybe because of the mild winters.

shaun · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2007, 22:56 »

your making the ideal home for them if you put crocks in your pots

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2007, 22:57 »

You need some hens Annie

Annie · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2007, 23:02 »

That`s what I keep saying Auntie but OH is sceptical,I`ll wear him down eventually if the woodmice don`t get me first!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2007, 23:09 »

You sweep them up and post them to me. My chooks would be very pleased Annie

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