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Sowbugs, or pillbugs as they are sometimes called, are a common complaint of gardeners. They are not true insects, but crustaceans. Grey in colour and segmented, with multiple legs, they curl up into a ball when disturbed. They like areas that are moist, usually with a lot of decaying materials, such as compost, where they are actually valuable in breaking down organic material. In higher numbers, however, they can seedlings or any plant or fruit that has been already damaged. So control measures should involve areas where your plants are growing: