Do you need centipede or millipede control services in Mesquite?

You know what they say; everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the bugs. Mesquite is home to many species of centipedes and millipedes, including the Texas redheaded centipede, which can grow to nearly a foot long. Meanwhile, millipedes here get even larger, with some species reaching an incredible 14” in length!

There are some distinct differences between these many-legged pests, despite their similar appearances. Centipedes are carnivores that feed on other insects. They are venomous and will bite and sting. Centipedes are not particularly destructive, but sharing your home with any venomous pest is always an unsettling prospect.

Millipedes, on the other hand, are scavengers that feed on wood, decaying leaves and vegetation. They are not venomous, nor do they bite or sting, but they do secrete fluids that can irritate the skin. Though not terribly destructive, they will eat away at your plants. And nobody wants to share their home with these creepy-looking creatures! If you want centipedes and millipedes gone, a licensed pest control company can help.

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.

Professional Centipede & Millipede Control Services 

Sureguard Termite & Pest Services will use a combination of control methods, which may include baiting, sticky traps and pesticide applications, to effectively control and remove centipede and millipede infestations in Mesquite. We’ll also put protective exclusion barriers in place, such as weatherstripping, to help bar access to your home and prevent them from getting back in. 

Contact Sureguard Today

If it creeps and crawls its way into your home, we have the solution to crush it in its tracks. Contact Sureguard Termite & Pest Services today for top-tier centipede and millipede control services in the Mesquite area!