Sowbug And Pillbug Removal in Ottawa

Danger / Damage

Sowbugs and pillbugs don’t bite or damage your home, but they’re a strong sign of excess moisture. When they keep showing up indoors, it usually means damp conditions are inviting other nuisance pests, too. Getting ahead of it with Sowbug and Pillbug removal helps protect comfort and keeps lower-level spaces from feeling constantly “wet and buggy.”

Active Months

Sowbugs and pillbugs are most noticeable during the warm, wet seasons because they live outdoors. After heavy rain or during humid stretches, those hiding spots get soaked, and they start wandering toward foundations. They’re also more active at night since they rely on moisture to breathe properly, which is why daytime sightings usually mean they’ve been hiding nearby.

Appearance

At first glance, sowbugs and pillbugs look like tiny, grey-brown “armoured” crawlers with a segmented body and seven pairs of legs. The easiest way to tell them apart is how they react. Pillbugs are rounder and roll into a tight little ball when startled, while sowbugs are flatter, have two small tail-like tips at the back, and usually just scurry for cover.