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SOWBUG - FIELD GUIDE
Sowbugs are confined to areas of high moisture because they lack a _ _ for their respiratory system and an outer _ _ on their exoskeleton to prevent water loss.
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SOWBUG - FIELD GUIDE
Their nocturnal habit helps to reduce .
water loss
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SOWBUG - FIELD GUIDE
Because water loss is such a problem, sowbugs are
inactive during the day and remain hidden under objects to reduce moisture loss.
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SOWBUG - FIELD GUIDE
Usually they do not _ _ for more than couple of days unless there are moist conditions and a supply of food present.
survive indoors
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SOWBUG - FIELD GUIDE
Sowbugs are _ and feed on decaying organic matter, usually plant material.
Scavengers
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SOWBUG - FIELD GUIDE
The key to controlling sowbugs is to
reduce or eliminate the moist areas which make their survival possible.
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SOWBUG - FIELD GUIDE
For example, remove
piles of grass clippings and leaves, store boxes, lumber, firewood, and flower pots off the ground, and provide adequate ventilation in crawl spaces.
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SOWBUG - FIELD GUIDE
Indoors, they can be removed
with a vacuum.
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SOWBUG - FIELD GUIDE
Application of appropriately labeled residuals can be made to
building foundation walls, perimeter flower and/or ornamental planting beds, unfinished basements, and crawl spaces.
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SOWBUG - FIELD GUIDE
formulations are best, but dusts are also good in drier crawl spaces.
Wettable powder and microencapsulated
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