Centipede & Millipede Control

Understanding Centipede and Millipede Infestations

Centipedes and millipedes are common indoor pests that may be unsettling to encounter, though they typically don’t pose direct harm. However, these pests can quickly become an annoyance, especially in damp areas of your home. 

Why Centipedes and Millipedes Enter Homes

Centipedes and millipedes are attracted to moist, dark environments, often entering homes in search of food and shelter. Understanding their preferences can help you take steps to reduce their presence.

• Moisture. Basements, bathrooms, and other damp areas are ideal environments for these pests, as they thrive in high humidity.
• Food Sources. Centipedes are carnivorous, feeding on other small insects, while millipedes consume decaying organic matter. If there are food sources available, they’re more likely to stay.
• Shelter. These pests seek out cracks, crevices, and areas with little foot traffic to hide during the day, making basements, crawl spaces, and garages prime locations.

Signs of a Centipede or Millipede Infestation

If these signs sound familiar, Carolina Pest Controls can provide effective solutions to reduce centipede and millipede populations and prevent them from becoming a nuisance in your home.

• Regular Sightings. Seeing these pests often, especially in damp areas, suggests they’ve established themselves indoors.
• Activity in Dark, Humid Spaces. If you’re noticing them in basements, bathrooms, or around pipes and drains, there may be an infestation.

Comprehensive Centipede and Millipede Treatment Solutions

At Carolina Pest Controls, we offer targeted treatments to eliminate centipedes and millipedes from your home and keep them from returning. Our approach focuses on creating a less hospitable environment for these pests, along with effective removal techniques.

Thorough Inspection and Identification

Our treatment process begins with a careful inspection of your home. Our trained technicians assess damp areas, inspect cracks, and look for possible entry points where centipedes and millipedes might be getting in. This helps us develop a treatment plan that targets specific areas and minimizes future access.

Targeted Indoor Treatment Methods

We use a combination of proven methods to manage centipede and millipede populations effectively.

• Moisture Reduction Recommendations. Our team advises on ways to reduce humidity and moisture buildup in your home, which is essential for managing these pests.
• Residual Sprays and Treatments. Safe, effective sprays are applied in key areas to target centipedes and millipedes while keeping your family’s safety in mind. These treatments act as a barrier, reducing pest activity in treated areas.
• Sealing Entry Points. We identify and seal entry points, such as cracks and gaps around doors or windows, to keep centipedes and millipedes from entering.

Prevention Tips for Ongoing Protection

To help prevent future infestations, we recommend a few simple steps.

• Keep Areas Dry. Use dehumidifiers in basements and other damp areas to reduce moisture.
• Seal Entry Points. Regularly check for and seal cracks, gaps, or any other potential entry points.
• Remove Clutter. Reducing clutter in storage areas and maintaining clean spaces can discourage centipedes and millipedes from hiding indoors.

Why Choose Carolina Pest Controls for Centipede and Millipede Control?

• Targeted Solutions for Moisture-Loving Pests. Centipedes and millipedes thrive in humid environments, which is why we don’t just treat the pests—we address the conditions that attract them. Our team provides practical advice on reducing indoor moisture levels, helping you create an environment where these pests can’t thrive.
• Precision Treatments that Reach Hidden Spaces. Centipedes and millipedes often settle into hidden or hard-to-reach areas, like basements, crawl spaces, and storage rooms. We use specialized tools and techniques to access these areas, ensuring we tackle pests where they’re hiding and deliver lasting relief.