Master Gardener: How to keep pillbugs in the compost from attacking your garden

Q: I have many pillbugs living in my compost pile. I don’t mind them in the compost, but I don’t want them in my garden space. How do I keep them away from my tender, young plants?
A: Sowbugs and pillbugs are soil-dwelling crustaceans that primarily feed on decaying plant material. For this reason, they are beneficial inhabitants of your compost pile because they assist in breaking down vegetable matter into smaller fragments, which aids in decomposition. When there is not enough dea