Take a deep breath and look around. Do you have potted plants with soggy soil? A pile of damp cardboard in the garage? A bathroom fan that doesn’t work? They’re attracted to three things: moisture, darkness, and decaying organic matter.
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Oh, and if you have an old stone foundation or a basement that smells like a cave, congratulations—you’re running a five-star woodlice resort. Check for leaks under sinks, too. I found a dozen behind my washing machine once, just having a little rave in the condensation.
The “Not Your Problem” Cases
Sometimes, woodlice are just hitchhikers. They can tag along inside firewood, plant pots from the garden centre, or even grocery bags. If you spot only one or two, don’t panic—they’re probably lost, and they’ll die of dehydration within days.
But if you’re finding them daily, it’s time to investigate. They’re not building a colony inside your walls—they’re simply wandering in from outside. Think of them as tiny, armour-plated canaries in a coal mine, alerting you to a moisture problem you didn’t know you had.
