OK. I googled roly polies. If this is what they are, it makes sense. I have two bags of potting soil outside of the patio door, where I think that they may be coming in. I will relocate these bags and see if I observe any differences.
Either a "pill bug" (roly-poly), or "sow bug". Harmless either way. Occasional invaders from exterior. Certain environmental conditions, breeding season, etc will cause more of them at certain times of the year.
Also, known as a woodlouse or wood lice (when referring to more than one of them). They commonly feed on decaying wood, leaf litter, fungi, fallen fruit, etc. and live for 3-4 years.
The ceiling above our porch entrance (photo below shows where the front porch ceiling meets the exterior brick) seems to be a haven for wasps. They crawl in the gaps where I’ve drawn a red arrow in the photo below. I’m not sure what the best way to get rid of them is. Should I caulk the gaps where they crawl in or is there a better option? Last year they were crawling in where the mortar joints met the ceiling so I caulked those gaps, but now they've found a new way in. Thanks
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We've found lots of bees/wasps flying around one corner of our deck. I cannot get under it without dismantling some lattices, which is a project for another time.
Any suggestions for something I can pour/spray through my deck boards and from the side to try to kill these things? I don't want to wait for winter since we enjoy being out on our deck.Read More
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