Centipede & Millipede Control
Creepy, fast, and sometimes biting. We handle the ones with too many legs.
Centipedes bite. Millipedes release a smelly defensive liquid. Both show up indoors when conditions are right: damp, dark, and full of other insects for them to eat. Treat the pests, the moisture, and the entry points together.
Why Centipedes & Millipedes Are a Problem
The risks go beyond the nuisance. Here's why centipedes & millipedes need to be dealt with fast.
- Centipedes deliver painful, venomous bites (not life-threatening, but unpleasant)
- Millipedes stain surfaces with their defensive secretions
- Large numbers signal a moisture issue or other pest infestation
- Common in garages, basements, and bathrooms
- Can invade in large numbers during rainy season
Signs You Have Centipedes & Millipedes
Know what to look for. Early detection means faster, cheaper treatment.
- Fast-moving, multi-legged insects in bathrooms, garages, basements
- Dead millipedes curled into spirals on garage or bathroom floors
- Damp spots around foundations or under sinks
- Presence of other insects (their food source)
- Bites with two small puncture marks (centipedes)
How Bugstinct Treats Centipedes & Millipedes
A professional, thorough approach, not a surface-level spray.
- 1 Inspection of moist areas, including bathrooms, basements, and exterior foundations
- 2 Perimeter barrier treatment to stop entry
- 3 Interior spot treatment in affected rooms
- 4 Recommendations for fixing moisture issues
- 5 Treatment of underlying pest problem that's feeding them
- 6 Ongoing service to prevent re-entry
Why DIY Fails
Centipedes and millipedes are "overflow" pests: they come inside because conditions are right. Spraying the ones you see does nothing about the conditions. Professional treatment combines product application with moisture and food-source control.
Centipedes & Millipedes FAQs
The most common questions we hear from homeowners.
Are centipede bites dangerous?
Why are there so many millipedes suddenly?
Can I spray them myself?
Tired of Finding Them in the Bathroom or Garage?
Schedule your Bugstinct treatment and get them and the conditions drawing them under control.
Other Pests We Treat
Browse more from the Bugstinct Pest Library.
Silverfish
They love moisture and snack on paper, glue, and fabrics. You'll usually find them in bathrooms or storage areas.
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Earwigs
Recognizable by their pincers, earwigs prefer damp spots and sometimes show up in kitchens and bathrooms.
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Crickets
Loud and jumpy. Crickets often come indoors by accident, but in numbers, they can become a nuisance.
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