The flat, gray, many-legged bugs in your mulch and basement, close cousins of the roly-poly. We treat the damp source. Eco-friendly and family-safe.
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Eco-friendly, family- and pet-safe sow bug control across Utah's Wasatch Front.
Sow Bug Control
Sow bugs are the flat, gray, segmented bugs that look just like pill bugs but can't roll into a ball. Like their roly-poly cousins, they're land crustaceans that breathe through gills and depend on constant dampness, feeding on decaying plant matter in mulch and soil.
They're harmless and helpful outdoors, but over-watered beds against the house drive them into garages, basements, and ground-floor rooms, where they quickly dry out and die. Control comes down to managing the moisture line around your foundation.
Know the Signs
Sow bugs can't live without moisture. Here's where they gather and how they wander in.
Damp mulch, compost, and decaying leaves against the foundation are sow bug central.
Lift any object on damp ground and you'll find them clustered underneath.
They wander in through ground-level gaps and turn up dead on garage and basement floors.
Flat and unable to curl into a ball, that's how you tell a sow bug from a pill bug.
Our Approach
We treat the foundation edge, mulch beds, and damp harborage where sow bugs gather, and set a perimeter barrier to stop them crossing into the garage and basement. Since they live and die by moisture, we'll flag the irrigation and bed conditions feeding them. It's eco-friendly and family- and pet-safe, handled as part of our thorough exterior service.
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Cities We Service
From the heart of Utah, we proudly serve communities from Ogden down to Spanish Fork. Whether you're nestled near the Wasatch Mountains or soaking up the charm of small-town streets, we're here to bring peace of mind to your doorstep.
From the cozy mountain vibes of Heber City to the world-class charm of Park City, we've got you covered. Whether you're battling bugs in a snowy cabin or keeping your slopeside retreat pest-free, we're here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Every product we use is eco-friendly and chosen specifically for family and pet safety. We apply it in targeted areas, and your kids and pets can return once it has dried, usually within 30-60 minutes.
Not to your home, they don't bite, sting, damage structures, or contaminate food. In the garden they're mostly beneficial, breaking down decaying matter, though large numbers can nibble on tender seedlings. The only real issue is when they wander indoors in big numbers, which is what our perimeter treatment and moisture guidance prevent.
We serve the entire Wasatch Front from Ogden to Spanish Fork, plus mountain communities including Park City and Heber City. If you're unsure whether we cover your area, just give us a call, chances are we do.
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