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title: "Hello! I just found some small bugs which look like woodlice on my…"
description: "Hello! I just found some small bugs which look like woodlice on my snake plant - what should I do to handle these? They look to be damaging the plant but I may…"
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author: "Jake Whitelock"
published: "2024-05-21T20:41:52.949775Z"
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# Hello! I just found some small bugs which look like woodlice on my…

_Posted by Jake Whitelock on 2024-05-21_

Hello!

I just found some small bugs which look like woodlice on my snake plant - what should I do to handle these?

They look to be damaging the plant but I may be wrong? I’ve added a few images so let me know if it’s due to these bugs please!

Thanks for any help!

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## 6 comments

### Ashlyn commented on 2024-05-21

Use need oil! I also made a 4:1 spray. This consists of water, white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and dawn dish soap. It kills all bugs immediately. The need oil will eradicate any stage of bug life. Repeat this process every two weeks

### Ashlyn commented on 2024-05-21

I found this technique on Reddit and it works amazingly. I also spray them on spiders and it kills them too😌

#### Jake Whitelock replied on 2024-05-22

Thank you!

### Kate commented on 2024-05-22

Woodlice are generally beneficial as they help recycle decomposing matter. However, large numbers of may indicate a moisture problem. Woodlice may also enter homes to escape cold weather.

While they are not considered harmful pests because they usually leave living plants and humans alone, if there is a lack of food sources, woodlice may turn to the house plants.

You can try spraying the soil and leaves with a mixture of one tablespoon of Castile soap per quart of water, or repot with fresh soil.

#### Shelbop replied on 2024-05-22

Great advice Kate.😊

#### Jake Whitelock replied on 2024-05-22

Thank you!

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