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.
Centipedes and millipedes are similar pests that create different issues. Millipedes tend to cause problems outdoors by munching through crops and plants. Centipedes prefer to operate inside, hunting insects within our homes. Both species usually enter our homes through damp, dark areas such as crawlspaces and basements.
Don’t let centipedes or millipedes sneak into your University Park, TX home. Call Sureguard Termite and Pest Services.
Centipede & Millipede Control
For more than 50 years, the specially trained pest controllers at Sureguard Termite and Pest Services. Our teams only use environmentally friendly methods to deal with these pests, which avoids contaminating your home with harsh chemicals. We can also install dedicated exclusion measures to prevent these arthropods from sneaking into your home.
All four of our residential service memberships include our centipede and millipede services as standard. If our team installs one of our specialized treatments, we’ll also refresh each treatment on a quarterly or bi-monthly basis.
Here’s a rundown of our main centipede and millipede services:
- Centipede & Millipede Control & Removal
- External & Internal Centipede & Millipede Treatments
- Centipede & Millipede Exclusion Devices
- Disinfection Protocols
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Cast centipedes and millipedes out of your University Park, TX residence by calling the specialists at Sureguard Termite and Pest Services today.
