Millipedes/Centipedes

 If you have ever spotted a long, segmented creature with dozens of legs crawling across your basement floor, you have likely encountered a millipede. Generally harmless, no homeowner enjoys finding them indoors.

What are millipedes? 

Millipedes are arthropods-relatives of insects-commonly found in moist, decaying, organic matter like leaves, mulch, and compost. They do not bite or sting, but when they invade your house in large numbers, they become a nuisance.

Why are millipedes in our house?

Millipedes usually  live outdoors, but they may migrate inside in certain conditions:

. Excessive rain or Drought:

  Too much moisture or extreme dryness can drive  millipedes indoors in search of better living conditions.

. Cool temperature:

   As temperatures drop in fall, millipedes may seek warmth inside basements, garage, or crawl spaces.

. Attracted to moisture:

   Millipedes love damp environments. Leaky pipes, poor ventilation, or high humidity levels can make your home attractive to them.

Are Millipedes Harmful?

Millipedes don’t bite, sting, or carry diseases. However, some species can emit a foul-smelling fluid when threatened, which may cause skin irritation in rare cases. the main concern with millipedes is the sheer number that can appeare seeming overnight, especially during seasonal migrations.

 When To Call a Professional

If you’re dealing with millipede problems, especially indoors, its time to call SURREY PEST CONTROL, we provide safe, effective solutions to keep millipedes and other crawling pests out of your home.

Our technician will inspect your house, to identify entry points.

Apply targeted treatments that are safe for your family and pets.

SAY GOODBYE TO MILLIPIDES AND CENTIPEDES.

Call us 7789299215