Pill bugs are nocturnal creatures who come out of their hiding places in the night to feed upon the decaying matter in the soil. Sometimes they will chew on the roots are parts of the plant at soil level. … Pill bugs are an important part of the ecosystem of the garden.

Are pill bugs good or bad for the garden?

Sowbugs and pillbugs general do little or no harm to plants. In large numbers they may feed on plants at ground level or on small roots, but the only real threat they present is that the feeding locations can provide openings for bacteria or fungi which could result in rot setting in.

What are Rollie Pollies good for?

Rollie pollies help the soil by increasing the speed of decomposition, turning the organic matter into the soil faster, and ultimately aiding plant growth.