Is it normal to see dead bugs showing up for several days after a pest control treatment

Question: Is it normal to see dead bugs showing up for several days after a pest control treatment? If so, does that mean there is an infestation problem?

Answer: Yes, it is normal to see dead bugs showing up several days after treatment, that means it is working.

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Yard has been eaten in a random pattern

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Behind my house, my yard seems like it has been eaten up in a random pattern. I found a bunch of little black things. I think they might be pillbugs. Im worried that they might completely destroy my lawn. What should I do?

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