Centipedes and millipedes can be a surprising source of problems for homeowners. Millipedes generally target your backyard, devouring your plants and crops. Centipedes prefer to infiltrate our homes while hunting for insects, usually in dark, damp spaces like basements or crawlspaces.
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 you’ve encountered centipedes or millipedes in your Carrollton, TX residence, contact Sureguard Termite and Pest Services.
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Millipedes can’t really harm humans, although they can be a real nuisance to avid gardeners. Centipedes are more dangerous thanks to their venomous bite. While this venom isn’t strong enough to fatally harm an adult, the bites are extremely painful. However, pets and small children could be at increased risk from a centipede bite.
For over 50 years, the specialists at Sureguard Termite and Pest Services have been removing centipede and millipede infestations. Our veteran crews use an arsenal of environmentally friendly methods to control these miniature monsters while keeping you and your family safe. We can also install a range of specially designed exclusion measures to keep these arthropods away.
Starting with our Sapphire tier, all four of our residential pest control memberships protect against centipedes and millipedes. During scheduled quarterly or bi-monthly visits, our experts can provide comprehensive centipede and millipede control.
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Turf centipedes and millipedes out of your Carrollton, TX residence by contacting Sureguard Termite and Pest Services today.
