Will Roly Poly Bugs Harm Plants?

Pill bugs do not bite, sting, or carry any harmful diseases. They do not damage household items or deposit eggs indoors. However, they may damage the roots of plants when feeding.

Are roly polys bad for gardens?

Roly polys are both beneficial and harmful to your vegetables. However, they cause more good than harm to gardens. Roly polys are not harmful to humans and in most cases, you will find kids playing with them but they will cause damage to young plants and sprouting roots.

Are Rollie Pollies bad for potted plants?

They inhabit the pot or saucer of your houseplant where there is moisture, food and shelter. Sowbugs or pillbugs (also commonly called roly-poly's) are about one-quarter inch long and gray colored. ... Springtails are harmless, but can be a nuisance if large numbers are living on houseplants.