Millipedes are slow, worm-like insects with many legs that live in damp soil and leaf litter. In late summer and fall they sometimes move into basements and garages in large numbers. Empire Wildlife Control treats millipedes and helps reduce what attracts them.
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Signs of Millipedes
- Many small, dark, curled-up millipedes in basements or garages
- Millipedes along the foundation or under mats
- Large numbers after heavy rain
Why Millipedes Come Inside
Millipedes live in damp mulch, leaves and soil next to your home. When it gets too wet or too dry outside, they wander inside, where they usually die quickly.
How We Treat It
We inspect to confirm the pest and find where it’s coming from, explain the plan and price before we start, and treat using products and methods suited to the location, keeping kids and pets in mind. We’ll also tell you what you can do to help keep them from coming back.
Prevention Tips
- Move mulch and leaves away from the foundation
- Improve drainage around the home
- Seal cracks and gaps under doors
- Use a dehumidifier in the basement
Frequently Asked Questions
Are millipedes harmful?
No. They don’t bite or damage your home, but they can be a nuisance in large numbers.
Why are there so many after rain?
Heavy rain floods their outdoor habitat and pushes them to higher, drier ground, sometimes into your home.
Areas We Serve
We offer pest control across Durham Region and York Region, including Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Bowmanville and Newmarket, as well as Toronto.
Related Services
Centipedes, Silverfish and Spiders. See all pest control services.
Get Help Today
Call (289) 408-9940 or fill out the form below. Tell us what you’re seeing, where, and how we can reach you. Back to Empire Wildlife Control home.
