Professional Pillbug Control
Control pillbugs in your home and garden
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Note: We do not service trailer homes or vehicles.
Comprehensive Pillbug Control
Our pillbug control service reduces these moisture-loving pests around your home and garden. We treat harborage areas and provide recommendations for reducing conditions that attract them.
We customize treatment frequency based on your unique circumstances and risk tolerance—whether that means monthly visits during peak season or quarterly maintenance to keep problems from starting.
What's Included
Inspection for pillbug concentrations
Exterior perimeter barrier treatments
Direct treatment of harborage areas
Moisture management recommendations
Mulch and debris guidance
Ongoing protection as needed
Common Types in Our Service Area
Common Pillbug (Roly-Poly)
Sowbug
Pillbug & Sowbug Identification in Our Service Area
These moisture-loving crustaceans indicate drainage issues when found indoors.
Pillbug (Roly-Poly)
Armadillidium vulgare
Identification: Gray, oval, 1/2 inch, rolls into tight ball when disturbed
Habitat: Under mulch, stones, logs; needs constant moisture to survive
Concern: Indicates moisture problems; can damage seedlings and root vegetables
Source: LSU AgCenter
Sowbug
Porcellio laevis
Identification: Similar to pillbug but flatter, cannot roll into ball, has tail
Habitat: Same as pillbug; often found together
Concern: Same concerns as pillbug; both indicate excessive moisture
Source: LSU AgCenter
You shouldn't have to share your home with pests
Your home is supposed to be your sanctuary—not a place where you feel invaded and uncomfortable.
Finding droppings in your kitchen every morning
Hearing scratching sounds in the walls at night
Worrying about your family's health and safety
Feeling embarrassed to have guests over
Constantly cleaning up after pest damage
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The Romex Method: Identify, Eliminate, Protect
We believe pest control isn't about reacting to problems—it's about preventing them before they start. That's why we focus on creating an invisible barrier around your home that keeps pests out year-round.
Imagine your home the way it should be
A home where the only residents are the ones you invited. That's what our customers experience, and it's what you deserve too.
Prevention Tips
Reduce mulch and organic matter near foundation
Improve drainage around your home
Fix water leaks and reduce moisture
Remove debris and leaf litter
Seal cracks in foundation
Keep plants away from foundation walls
Why Trust Romex?
Licensed & Insured
Fully certified professionals
Same-Day Service
Fast response when you need it
Satisfaction Guarantee
Free re-treatment if pests return
Eco-Friendly Options
Ask about child & pet friendly
The Real Impact of Pillbugs
Pillbugs aren't just a nuisance—they pose real risks to your health, finances, and peace of mind.
Health Risks
- •Pillbugs are not harmful to humans
- •Do not bite, sting, or transmit diseases
- •Large populations indicate moisture problems
- •Generally considered nuisance pests only
Economic Costs
- •Seedling and plant root damage in gardens
- •Treatment costs for moisture remediation
- •Landscaping modifications needed
- •May damage stored produce in basements
Emotional Toll
- •Disgust at finding them in large numbers indoors
- •Concern about what moisture problems they indicate
- •Frustration with persistent presence
- •Anxiety about home's condition
Property Damage
- •Indicate serious moisture issues around foundation
- •May signal drainage or grading problems
- •Garden damage to young plants
- •Can accumulate in large numbers in damp areas
Don't let pillbugs continue to impact your life. Professional treatment stops the problem at its source.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pest Identification Guide
Learn to identify the specific species covered by this service. Click any pest for detailed biology, behavior, and prevention tips.
Silverfish
Lepisma saccharinum
European Earwig
Forficula auricularia
Chigger
Trombiculidae family
House Cricket
Acheta domesticus
Camel Cricket
Ceuthophilus species
Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
Kissing Bug
Triatoma species
Webbing Clothes Moth
Tineola bisselliella
Indian Meal Moth
Plodia interpunctella
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
Pill Bug (Roly Poly)
Armadillidium vulgare
House Centipede
Scutigera coleoptrata
North American Millipede
Narceus americanus
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