Centipedes and millipedes are annoying pests that pose different problems. Centipedes will skulk around your home hunting insects and have a potentially dangerous bite. Millipedes are backyard pests that can produce an irritating milky sap if you try and pick them up.
Most centipedes that are found in Texas are relatively small, but some species can grow to be over nine inches long when fully grown. These insects typically live in humid moist environments such as in soil, in leaf litter, under rocks or under wood. Centipedes and millipedes are known to be more as a nuisance than a pest. They tend to spend their winters as adults and lay their egg during the warmer months. Centipedes will bite if provoked, but the bite is usually not medically threatening except to small children or individuals that are allergic to venoms. Millipedes do not bite, but they can produce a fluid that can cause an irritating reaction to the eyes, blister the skin, and produce an unpleasant odor. Centipedes and millipedes do not transmit disease to humans, animals, or plants. The house centipede can be found in areas such as closets, bathrooms, or underneath the home where the environment is damp and protected. To prevent centipedes and millipedes from entering the home make sure to seal any points of access.
Keep centipedes and millipedes out of your Highland Park, TX property by contacting Sureguard Termite and Pest Services.
Centipede & Millipede Solutions
Centipedes are small critters that pose the biggest danger to the smaller members of your family. These arthropods have venomous jaws that will give adults a painful but usually non-fatal bite. But this venom can be more dangerous to children and pets that might try and play with the centipede.
At Sureguard Termite and Pest Services, our dedicated pest controllers have been mastering millipedes and centipedes for more than 50 years. Our countermeasures are designed to be environmentally friendly to minimize risk for your family. Once the critters are kicked out, we’ll also install some specially designed exclusion devices to keep centipedes and millipedes away.
Our centipede and millipede services are a key part of our four residential service packages. Any traps or treatments that we install are replenished on a quarterly or bi-monthly schedule by our experienced technicians.
We also offer one-time centipede and millipede services such as:
- Centipede & Millipede Control
- Internal & External Traps & Treatments
- Centipede & Millipede Exclusion Measures
- Cleanup of Treated Areas
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Keep these creepy crawlies out of your Highland Park, TX home by contacting Sureguard Termite and Pest Services today.
