Centipedes and millipedes are two types of insects that can both become a nuisance in your Plano home. Both species infiltrate dark, humid areas such as basements, crawlspaces, and even bathrooms. Centipedes even have venomous jaws that can cause serious allergic reactions.
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.
If centipedes are millipedes scuttling through your Plano property, get in touch with Sureguard Termite and Pest Services.
Professional Centipede & Millipede Services
Our homes attract centipedes and millipedes because they can take advantage of a sheltered space and plentiful food supply. Centipedes are insectivores, hunting the little bugs around your home. Unfortunately, centipedes also pack a venomous bite which can be of particular danger to children or pets. Millipedes mainly eat decaying plants and can be a problem in the backyard.
With more than 50 years of pest control experience, the specialist technicians at Sureguard Termite and Pest Services know exactly how to deal with centipedes and millipedes. We utilize a lineup of environmentally friendly treatments and exclusion measures to remove these annoying arthropods from your home.
While we can offer one-off removal services, our four residential pest control service plans all provide centipede and millipede control throughout the year.
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If your Plano, TX home has suddenly been infested with malicious millipedes or aggressive centipedes, call Sureguard Termite and Pest Services today.
