Pillbug Lab Report

The first variable tested was phototaxis, the movement toward or away from light. To do this, we used an empty petri dish and filled the bottom of it with filter paper. We then added five sowbugs to the petri dish and placed a lid on top. After leaving the sowbugs alone for three minutes to get acclimated to their new environment, we placed a lamp directly over the petri dish. Then we laid a piece of cardboard over the petri dish to cover exactly half of it, leaving the other half exposed to the lamp. We want the cardboard to cover close to half of it as possible to make the data as accurate as possible. The lamp was then turned on and the number of sowbugs in the light and dark locations were recorded every minute for the next twelve minutes. As shown in Table 1, we determined that sowbugs are effected negatively by phototaxis.

Roly-polys or the common pill bug are common bugs. Sometimes you might even find one in your backyard! roly-polys are very riny bugs that roll up into a ball to defend themselves from predators. The roly-poly also does this if it is scared or frightened. When roly-polys roll up into a ball it covers their whole body maker it a lot harder for other predators to attack. Even though they do help other predators like big cats can easily kill one.

I would describe the pillbugs’ response to moisture as taxis instead of kinetic. When an organism has a taxis response it either moves towards or away from a stimulus.

Hypothesis: If I place an egg in vinegar, then the outer layer of the egg is going to become slimy and look like rubber. It will also become larger and bubbles will form on and around the egg.

2. Place 10 randomly selected sowbugs in each of the 3 empty tin bowls for 3 minutes to allow them to acclimate to the environment.

As a group, we did an experiment of billbug and what kind of water they enjoy to stay. Our team was used for experiment sugar water, salt water and plain water. We measured the material we wanted to use. We used salt for 2.0 g. We used sugar for 2.0 g. and we used plain water for 10 ml. We mixed 10 ml of plain water into 2.0 g of sugar and 10ml plain water into 2.0 g of salt. We placed one tissue for each chamber. We dropped in chamber one the salt water. We dropped chamber two the sugar water. We dropped chamber three the plain water. In the middle of the chambers we placed filter paper. Then we put 5 billbugs and let them free to move anywhere they wanted. After 5 minutes we recorded how many billbugs are on each side of the chamber. We

Pillbugs (Armadillidiidae) live in moist environments outdoors and usually found under rocks or dark places like crevices. They often bury themselves several inches beneath the soil surface to avoid hot, dry conditions (Merchant 2017). Another frequent hiding place is behind the grass edge adjoining sidewalks and foundations (Potter 2017). Although they sometimes enter in large numbers, they do not bite, sting, or transmit diseases, nor do they infest food, clothing or wood. They are simply a nuisance by their presence (Potter 2017). Pill Bugs feed mostly on decaying animals and plants as their main source of food but sometimes they feed on young plants. If they do eat young plants it does not have any significant impact on the bug. If they

Furthermore, the drawback of grain being consumed by insects due to ‘sparrowcide’ corroborates with

Introduction; The goals and concept of the trap project was to set traps designed by us to determine what insects might exist in Prentiss Woods. It would also help to show relationships between one area in Prentiss Woods and another. Our initial ideas about how to build a trap was that insects are most commonly lured by bait, whether it was food or a smell. Our initial internet resources were more directed towards catching a specific kind of insect.

It is always believed that pill bugs are insects when the truth of the matter is that they are indeed crustaceans (Raham 1986). The insects are found in soils and dirt where temperature around 20 degrees Celsius (Refinetti 1984). Due to their underground habitat, pill bugs consume a diet of rotting leaves and nutrients from the soil to sustain life (Smigel and Gibbs 2007). Through research it is also said that the pill bugs can also feast on wood particles if their environment were to ever change (Bashir et al. 2013). When pill bugs are introduced to a new environment they are not accustomed to, they start to kick in their defensive skills (Moriyama 2004).

Have you ever wondered what the spots on ladybugs mean or what they may consume? You may not realize it but these spots warn their predators not to eat them. Ladybugs can also be feeding on everyday stuff you use. If you put something on such as lotion, they will be attracted to you. There are many myths for the spots on their backs and there are very many things they can and will feed on.

The common bed bug or the Cimex lectularius is likely to feed upon human blood.

The Effects of Coca-Cola on Isopods By Caitlin Tremucha and Stephanie Merheb Introduction In the experiment, the main purpose is to learn about isopod behavior and how they react when placed in a chamber with Coca-Cola and water on opposite ends. Isopods, commonly known as pill bugs, are generally slow moving crustaceans. These organisms have weak eyesight and are usually drawn to the scent of their own species. Isopods absorb oxygen through their gills and only function when they are wet.

The funny thing is, for several decades when parents would put the kids to bed, they would say things like “Sleep tight, and don’t let the bed bugs bite.” Aside from entomologists and pest professionals, very few people knew what bed bugs were, or if they even existed. Today, we all know. These Appleseed-sized, blood-sucking insects have come roaring back, and people are worried – frightened, even.

Have you ever heard people complaining about itching or biting during night hours or about having a large number of small insects crawling in all over the kitchen, bedroom or at other places at home? Yes! These are bed bugs and they are what people have been combating to get rid of them for years. They’re the most devilish and vulnerable creatures caused itching and biting leaving red spot, skin bumps and welts on victim’s skin. It is the most disgusting thing to look at. Besides these apparent issues, there could be also other potential issues like’ sleeping disorders, embarrassment and even studies show people suffering from paranoia that’s the worst thing bed bugs could cause. Having a pest control spray after every