Home invasion of little brown bugs

judyflearn · #1 Oct 30, 2009, 10:51 AM

I live in a lower level condo and am being invaded by little brown bugs that roll up in a ball when touched. How can I get rid of them? Where might the source be?

tickle · Oct 30, 2009, 11:13 AM

Yes, you must find the source before getting rid of them, but it could be in any condo in your building. I would ask the landlord, after all, it is his responsibility if he has an infestation.

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KUXJ · Oct 30, 2009, 11:14 AM

Hi! judyflearn, welcome to AMHD

Check this previous discussion:
askmehelpdesk.com/pest-control/worm-like-things-every-where

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Catsmine · Oct 30, 2009, 12:11 PM

My first guess would be millipedes, as well.

Do they look like these:Image Search Results

Another possibility would be pillbugs:

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Which do you have?

In either case, this is an invasion rather than an infestation. The manager needs to contact the lawn maintenance people.

speedball1 · Nov 1, 2009, 12:35 PM

These sound like what we call "rolly-poleys" My companion had these bugs in her home until she repaired a roof leak. Seems the little critters like moisture. Once the walls dried out inside the bugs were gone. Look for moisture around the area you find the bugs. Good luck, Tom



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