Frequent indoor sightings
Live centipedes or millipedes found in basements, bathrooms, crawl spaces, or garages.
Need a centipede or millipede exterminator?
Centipedes and millipedes are typically outdoor pests, but when they start appearing inside your home, it’s usually a sign of excess moisture or hidden entry points. When that happens, professional millipede or centipede pest control can help remove active infestations and address what’s attracting them in the first place.
- Centipede and millipede extermination helps eliminate indoor activity in basements, bathrooms, crawl spaces, garages, and other damp areas of the home.
- Professional treatment is often needed because these pests can hide in hard-to-reach areas that DIY methods may miss.
- Terminix technicians customize treatment plans based on moisture conditions, entry points, and surrounding landscape factors.
Your centipede and millipede treatment options
No two infestations are exactly alike. The treatment option your Terminix technician recommends for millipede and centipede extermination will depend on factors such as the severity of the infestation, where activity is occurring, moisture levels, entry points, landscaping conditions, and whether you're dealing with a centipede vs a millipede.
Exterior treatments
Your Terminix technician may apply a liquid treatment around the foundation, entry points, and other areas where centipedes and millipedes are likely to enter. As centipedes and millipedes move through treated areas, the treatment helps reduce their activity before they can make their way indoors.
Granular treatments
Your technician may apply granular treatments to mulch beds, landscaping, and other damp areas where centipedes and millipedes live and breed. The granules target pests where they live and hide, helping reduce their populations around your home.
Interior spot treatments
Targeted interior spot treatments are used in specific locations where centipede and millipede activity is detected, including baseboards, closets, around plumbing fixtures, and behind kitchen or laundry appliances. These applications are designed to address centipedes and millipedes in their active harboring and hiding spots.
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Signs of centipedes and millipedes to look for
Clusters in damp locations
They often gather near leaky pipes, drains, or other damp areas.
Live silverfish
Centipedes are predators and may be attracted to homes with insects like ants, cockroaches, or silverfish.
Finding dead centipedes or millipedes
Often found near windows, doors, garages, or along baseboards.
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Here’s what our customers have to say...
Kat Wyckoff
Colorado Springs, CO
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We got invaded, wildlife need to stay outside not inside. Called and they came, very fast and efficient. We do have dogs I was concerned for but what they use was safe for our dogs.
3 months ago
Martin Dixon
Indianapolis, IN
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Terminix did a good job of taking care of my raccoons in the attic problem. Animals were captured and removed. Terminix showed up on time as scheduled. Phone communications were very good in getting everything coordinated. The cleaning and wildlife barriers were accomplished in one day with very little mess or inconvenience.
5 months ago
Krootie
St Louis Park, MN
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We've used Terminix for a while now and have always been happy with their provided services. Even when 'nature finds a way' to get back where it doesn't belong, they are very prompt to swing by to take care of the problem. We recently used Terminix to remove the insulation, sanitize, and re-blow insulation into our entire attic. The process went from inspection, to quote, to completion within the same week. The crew was very respectful of our home, pets, and our time. You might be able to find cheaper options out there, but for the amount of care the technicians provide with every service I recommend you go with Terminix.
7 months ago
April Methot
Woburn, MA
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Metro west MA Terminix team is amazing! Frances in pest control has protected us from pests for over 15 years! His response time and attention to detail is like no other. He listens and has solved all our issues over the years. We have been Vith and team in wildlife for over 5 years now and they have been diligent at finding and blocking access points in our 1860s home. At the beginning appt scheduling was frustrating but Frances has helped ease our frustrations and get us to the right people to schedule. Highly satisfied customer and highly recommend this team!
8 months ago
Donna R
Virginia Beach, VA
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Was very impressed with the quick response and efficiency in dealing with our home. Keith Sacco was great to deal with and made himself available to handle all our questions. Well done. The work performed by the wildlife exclusion tech and the moisture barrier installers was top notch also.
7 months ago
What to expect from Terminix centipede and millipede control services
Inspection
Your technician will inspect your property to identify pest activity, moisture issues, potential entry points, and conditions that may be attracting centipedes and millipedes.
Treatment
Based on the findings, your technician will implement targeted treatments designed to reduce active populations and help stop pests from entering your home.
Prevention
Your technician will provide personalized recommendations to help reduce conditions that attract centipedes and millipedes to your property.
FAQs about centipede and millipede pest control
One of the most effective centipede and millipede prevention methods for your yard is to keep it clean and tidy, removing any dead leaves or grass and keeping wood and mulch a safe distance from the home. For ongoing activity, professional millipede or centipede pest control services may be needed.
Centipedes and millipedes are generally not dangerous, but they can cause issues. Centipede bites may cause pain, swelling, or redness. Millipedes do not bite, but can release chemicals that may irritate skin or eyes.
Costs for centipede and millipede removal can vary based on factors such as property size, infestation severity, and treatment needs. The best way to determine the cost of millipede or centipede extermination is to schedule an inspection.
Both pests are attracted to moisture. Damp basements, crawl spaces, bathrooms, leaky plumbing, and poor ventilation can create ideal conditions. They may also enter through cracks, gaps, and other openings around your home.
