Whether you don't mind these uninvited visitors or can't stand the sight of them, you've probably come across a woodlouse or two in your home at some point - but seeing too many of them inside could be a bad sign.
While woodlice may look like insects, the critters are actually a crustacean, making them more closely related to the likes of lobsters, crabs and shrimps. These tiny creatures survive by feeding on rotten wood decaying plant material and can usually be found hiding out in cool, damp areas, such as under rocks or doormats.
Woodlice are harmless to people, and won't cause damage to your home or your healthy plants - in fact, they play an important part in your garden's ecosystem. However, finding woodlice indoors could still be a cause for concern as the presence of these little crustaceans can signify a potentially expensive problem, YorkshireLive reports.
