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Are woodlice under my pots causing damage?

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Monday, 12 August 2019 at 10:52 am

Should you be worried about woodlice in your garden? Watch our Quick Tips video to find out.

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Some gardeners believe that woodlice are responsible for eating young seedlings in the garden. Richard 'Bugman' Jones explains more about the type of habitat woodlice prefer and what they feed on - and why they gather in large groups.

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