Pill bugs, doodle bugs, rolly polly are most often refered to on insecticide lables as sow beetles.
I'm more likely to call an antlion a doodle bug. Had to research this one, turns out the antlion is the larva of a brown flying insect. Looks similar to the green lacewing but much larger, 3" long or more.

Wow, you learn somthin' new every day.

Green lacewing larvae look similar to lady bug larvae, with larger chewing mouth parts. In both instances it is the larvae that prey on aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and such; not the adults.

I think adults eat some aphids, just not nearly as much as the larvae.

Sow beetles can be controlled by the same means as slugs and snails. Not sure if the beer in a cup trick would work on sow beetles.

Was planning on installing 2 more rain barrels tomorrow, until I did a bit looking on the internet. Apparently the runoff from roofs is some nasty, nasty stuff. Contains all kinds of bad chemicals and metals, and you're not supposed to use it for watering vegetables.

Oops.

So, dang. Do you pay for using "clean" water from the tap (which actually contains chlorine) or do you put unhealthy chemicals into your plants?

Went looking for a bird house to see if I can get some birds in to take care of the bugs. i found a blue bird house that I am going to mount close to the garden. Any one have any luck bringing the birds in?

Went looking for a bird house to see if I can get some birds in to take care of the bugs. i found a blue bird house that I am going to mount close to the garden. Any one have any luck bringing the birds in?

Did you see my cage to keep birds OUT? Actually, we have a feeder near the house, and it doesn't take long for the birds to find it. The problem with birds is as soon as tomatoes or peppers start to show any red, the birds peck at them...

Some birds ( mockingbirds, chickens , etc.) do peck at red fruits. Bluebirds and Purple Martins don't (IME).

Some birds ( mockingbirds, chickens , etc.) do peck at red fruits. Bluebirds and Purple Martins don't (IME).

Birds picking peppers are some bad ars birds,lol, theres not much that will mess with peppers. Ill watch it and if it turns into a problem Ill move it away.

Tomatoes are really starting to look bad. After doing some research I believe the pH of my mix is too low due to the amount of peat I used. Although, the peas and peppers are looking good. So, what can I ammend my soil with? Also, would it be beneficial to add some chicken or cow poo compost as well as some fertilizer specific for tomatoes?

This is the first year for my raised beds so I'm sure it needs some tinkerin

I'm in the same boat, DH, and I'll bet it's for the same reason. I was actually going to add some fertilizer tonight around the tomato plants. I'll let you know how it goes.

Tomatoes are really starting to look bad. After doing some research I believe the pH of my mix is too low due to the amount of peat I used. Although, the peas and peppers are looking good. So, what can I ammend my soil with? Also, would it be beneficial to add some chicken or cow poo compost as well as some fertilizer specific for tomatoes?

This is the first year for my raised beds so I'm sure it needs some tinkerin

I'm in the same boat, DH, and I'll bet it's for the same reason. I was actually going to add some fertilizer tonight around the tomato plants. I'll let you know how it goes.