Centipedes and millipedes can form a dual pest threat. Millipedes will target the crops or plants in your backyard, while centipedes will crawl into your home looking for insects to hunt. While both pests are annoying, centipedes can also be dangerous to pets and children.
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.
To safely remove centipedes or millipedes from your Burleson, TX property, contact Sureguard Termite and Pest Services.
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If cornered in your home, centipedes can defend themselves with their venomous jaws. While this venom isn’t strong enough to harm adults, it can be more lethal to small children or pets. Both centipedes and millipedes will try to enter your home through damp, dark spaces such as bathrooms, basements, and crawlspaces.
The pest control experts at Sureguard Termite and Pest Services have been removing these critters for over 50 years. To deal with these annoying arthropods, we utilize a range of environmentally friendly traps and treatments. Once the bugs are removed, we can also fortify your home with specialized centipede and millipede exclusion measures.
From our basic Sapphire tier to our comprehensive Platinum tier, all of our residential service bundles offer protection against centipedes and millipedes. These bundles also involve quarterly or bi-monthly appointments with our team of licensed pest controllers for year-round pest protection. All of our centipede and millipede services are also available as one-time appointments.
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Protect your entire Burleson, TX property from centipedes or millipedes by contacting Sureguard Termite and Pest Services today.
