Garden Pests and Diseases: Friend or Foe #3, 1 by Night_Bloom

Night_Bloom wrote:
And here's a millipede. They come in many colors and sizes. Some live in leaf litter or under logs, while others live underground. This is a white species that I often encounter when digging in the garden. This one often lives underground. It's curled up in the defensive posture in this photo. The head is curled into the interior to protect it. Although these aren't predators, they are usually harmless and eat organic matter. If conditions around the home are too moist (i.e. overwatering gardens or drainage problems), however, some species of millipedes may build-up and become annoying by migrating inside when weather conditions change. Reducing excessive moisture around the foundation is almost always a good idea, because moisture is one of the most, if not the most, important factor that attracts insects and other pests to the home.