Solving My Pill Bug Problem Through Aggressive Hospitality – Reddit Post

I created a trap to curb the overly amorous pill bug population explosion happening in my garden beds. The goal was simple: design a luxurious, enticing hiding spot that’s irresistible to pill bugs—like a dark, cozy Airbnb they’d rate five stars, but conveniently can’t leave once checked in. Surprisingly, I’ve found bait doesn’t make a huge difference. Bait or no bait, they show up anyway.

Accommodating placement, however, is the real game-changer. I’ve achieved top-tier pill bug hospitality ratings by positioning traps along garden bed edges and corners, basically anywhere cool, damp, and mildly creepy. If unsure, just stalk—I mean observe—the roly-poly population to discover where “it’s happenin’.” They’ll lead you straight to prime real estate. The trap lid sits low, creating exactly the kind of mysterious, hole-in-the-wall vibe pill bugs rave about.

The trap consists of four thoughtfully designed components: the housing, the trap body, the trap lid, and an optional housing cap. The housing is meant to be buried flush with your garden soil and includes a drainage hole to avoid unintended puddles. The trap body slides conveniently in and out, sparing you from repeated excavation missions, and features a discrete drainage slot to keep roly-poly guests comfortably dry. Lastly, there’s an optional cap that’s handy for keeping dirt and debris out while installing or when the trap itself decides to take a day off.